Before the meeting, U.S. officials said they would press Wang Yi on the importance of China stepping up its role on the world stage if it wants to be considered a responsible major international player.

By Didi Tang, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

In the midst of two potentially world-changing conflicts, the U.S. is hoping to find at least a small measure of common ground with China as China's top diplomat visits Washington this week.

By Didi Tang, Matthew Lee, Associated Press

The move comes amid a foreign backlash against China's increasingly aggressive foreign policy, of which Qin was a chief proponent.

By Associated Press

United States officials said Blinken stressed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and raised unspecified concerns by Washington and its allies over China's actions.

By Edna Tarigan, David Rising, Jim Gomez, Associated Press