In a significant diplomatic engagement, China’s top legislator, Zhao Leji, Chairman of the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, met with a US congressional delegation led by Representative Adam Smith in Beijing on Tuesday. The meeting underscored the importance of maintaining stable and sustainable China-US relations, a shared expectation of both nations and the global community. Zhao highlighted the fundamental principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation as essential for the development of bilateral ties. He urged both sides to adhere to rationality, objectivity, and fairness, emphasizing the need for enhanced communication, mutual trust, and the resolution of differences to foster greater stability in bilateral cooperation and the global economy. Zhao also addressed the Taiwan question, describing it as the most sensitive and crucial issue in China-US relations. He called on the United States to uphold the one-China principle and handle the matter with caution. Furthermore, Zhao expressed the NPC’s willingness to strengthen exchanges with the US Congress, inviting more US congressional members to visit China to play a constructive role in advancing bilateral relations.