Schumer notes ‘serious engagement with President Xi

U.S. Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said on Tuesday there had been “serious engagement” during a meeting between a visiting U.S. bipartisan congressional delegation and Chinese President Xi Jinping.
The visit aims to advance U.S. economic and national security interests ahead of a potential summit between Xi and U.S. President Joe Biden next month.
The United States and China are at odds over issues from Taiwan to trade, fentanyl and human rights.
Biden has taken steps to restrict China’s access to sensitive U.S. technology while at the same time seeking to keep communication channels open.
The United States last week announced actions against Chinese companies and individuals as it targets the trafficking of the deadly drug fentanyl, a major sticking point in U.S.-China relations.
Schumer and other senators on the visit said they pressed Chinese officials on the issue.
Schumer said he “asked Xi to appoint a senior official on the China side” responsible for fentanyl, adding “they said they would look into that”.