High-Stakes Talks: U.S.-China Diplomatic Meeting Set for Next Week

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is scheduled to meet Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in China next week. Their discussions will cover a range of issues including Taiwan, military talks, artificial intelligence, and China's support for Russia. They will also address topics such as the South China Sea, North Korea, the Middle East, and Myanmar.

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan will meet with Chinese diplomat Wang Yi in China next week to discuss various issues, including Taiwan and U.S.-China military talks, according to a senior administration official.

Topics on the agenda also include artificial intelligence, China's support for Russia's defense industry, and counternarcotic efforts. The talks are scheduled for Aug. 27-29 in Beijing.

The officials will further discuss the South China Sea, North Korea, the Middle East, and Myanmar during the high-stakes meetings, the official told reporters.

(With inputs from agencies.)