US Senators Urge Stability and Cooperation with China; Foreign Minister Wang Yi Calls for 'Harmony Without Uniformity'

On May 7, 2026, US senators, including Senator Steve Daines, met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi in Washington, DC. Wang Yi stated Beijing hoped to 'truly stabilise and improve' Sino-American relations, urging both nations to pursue 'harmony without uniformity' and be 'partners rather than adversaries'. The meeting took place a week before the highly anticipated summit between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump. Wang Yi emphasized the need for mutual respect and objective assessment of China, while Daines reiterated the importance of stability and cooperation in the US-China relationship. Sources agree on the meeting's timing and Wang Yi's statements, though the specific details of the dialogue remain unconfirmed by both parties.