Yang Jiechi

Without any strong contender emerging to replace Yang Jiechi, the next director of the Office of Foreign Affairs could be cut from the Politburo, opening a slot for a different party position.

National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan's meeting with Yang Jiechi, China's top foreign policy official, was noticeably milder than their first talks.

We’re in a period of Chinese diplomatic rigidity.

What did China’s top diplomat hope to achieve in the two Balkan states?

The fiery stance from China’s diplomats signals they are willing to return perceived disrespect with more disrespect.

The two sides had very different takes on what was said.

Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan will meet Chinese Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on March 18.

Will Mike Pompeo meet Yang Jiechi in Hawaii?

Yang Jiechi is set to travel to Japan this week, the latest high-level exchange in the thawed relationship.

There are hopeful signs on several fronts, from trade issues to security ties.

Beijing is working to realize Xi Jinping’s vision of turning China into a global power by 2049.