A recent visit by a US House of Representatives delegation to Beijing, China, marks a "positive start" in rebuilding trust and expanding dialogue between the two nations after a period of strained ties.

• This was the first delegation of House lawmakers to visit China since 2019.
• The delegation, led by US Representative Adam Smith, met with top Chinese officials including Premier Li Qiang, and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
• The visit aims to "open up the lines of communication" given the "most consequential relationship" between the US and China for decades to come, as stated by Smith.