A delegation of U.S. senators on a visit to Beijing made progress on initiating government discussions with China regarding its involvement in the U.S. fentanyl crisis.
A group of U.S. senators visiting Beijing expressed hope Tuesday that they had opened the door ever so slightly to government talks with China on its role in the fentanyl crisis ravaging America. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, who is heading the group of three Democrats and three Republicans, said Chinese President Xi Jinping had indicated he would consider Schumer's request to appoint a high-level official for talks on the issue.
The visit by the first congressional delegation to China since 2019, and recent visits by the U.S. secretary of state and treasury secretary, have raised hopes that the two countries can find a way at least to stabilize their relationship. Both sides are trying to arrange a meeting between Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden next month. The senators made trade and fentanyl their main focus in their meetings with Xi and other Chinese government officials. Sen.
What we heard back was expressions of sympathy for the American people,' said Burns, who accompanied the senators to their meetings. 'And I think a willingness to find a way forward in this very difficult conversation were having. So we’re not there yet, but I actually want to credit each of the senators here.' Even if Xi were to follow through on Schumer's request for high-level talks, it won't be an easy one to resolve.
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