Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Urges US to 'Overcome Obstacles' Ahead of Xi-Trump Summit

On August 27, 2026, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with US Ambassador David Perdue in Beijing. During the meeting, Wang Yi called on the US to help 'remove interference and overcome obstacles' to high-level exchanges as preparations continued for President Xi Jinping's expected visit to the United States in September. The Chinese foreign ministry stated that both sides should focus on a positive agenda and manage differences to keep ties 'stable, healthy and sustainable.' Wang Yi also highlighted that China-US relations 'still face various risks and challenges,' according to the Hindustan Times. The meeting took place in Beijing, with the US ambassador present. The Washington Post and other outlets reported that the summit between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping is expected to take place in September. The scmp and the-independent provided additional context on the diplomatic efforts and the significance of the upcoming summit. While all sources agreed on the meeting's location and the call to 'overcome obstacles,' the specific details of the challenges and the exact timing of the summit varied slightly. The scmp and the-independent both mentioned the expected September summit, while the hindu focused on the ongoing risks and challenges in the relationship.