A recent visit by a US congressional delegation to China has been hailed as a significant step toward rebuilding trust and fostering dialogue between the two nations. Led by Representative Adam Smith, the top Democrat on the House Armed Services Committee, the delegation engaged in high-level meetings with Chinese leaders, including Premier Li Qiang, top legislator Zhao Leji, Vice-Premier He Lifeng, Foreign Minister Wang Yi, and Defense Minister Dong Jun. This marked the first such visit by US House lawmakers since 2019. The trip followed a constructive phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump, signaling a mutual desire to ease strained relations. During the meetings, Zhao Leji emphasized the importance of strengthening exchanges between the National People’s Congress and the US Congress, inviting more American lawmakers to visit China. Smith, speaking at a press briefing, highlighted the global significance of the US-China relationship, calling it the most consequential for the coming decades. He acknowledged natural disagreements but stressed the need for mechanisms to manage them. Analysts view the visit as a positive start, with institutionalized dialogue between legislatures benefiting both nations. Experts like Lyu Xiang and Li Haidong noted that such engagements foster a more objective understanding of China and underscore the strategic leadership of the two heads of state in guiding bilateral relations. A stable US-China relationship, they argue, aligns with the interests of both countries and the international community.