TAIPEI (Taiwan News) — US National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan is set to hold talks with top Chinese officials on bilateral and global issues during his trip to China next week.

Sullivan’s trip on Aug. 27-29 aligns with Washington’s efforts “to responsibly manage the relationship” between the US and China, per a White House statement. His visit follows a series of meetings with China's top diplomat Wang Yi (王毅) in 2023 and January. 

During a press conference on Friday (Aug. 23), a senior White House official reaffirmed that the US’ “one China” policy is based on the Taiwan Relations Act, Three Communiques, and Six Assurances. They said the US opposes unilateral changes to the status quo and expects a peaceful resolution to cross-strait issues. 

The official said Sullivan would likely raise concerns about China’s increased pressure against Taiwan and encourage Beijing to initiate dialogue with Taipei. They added that “everything that we have seen come out of Taipei indicates that the current leadership remains committed to maintaining status quo and peace and stability.” 

China’s foreign minister will have in-depth discussions with Sullivan on issues of strategic understanding between the US and China, CNA reported.

A Chinese foreign ministry official said Wang will express concerns on issues such as Taiwan, development rights, and strategic security. Taiwan is the primary red line in US-China relations, the Chinese official said, and "Taiwan independence" is the greatest risk to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.