In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese Premier Li Qiang met with a delegation of US congressmen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on September 21, 2025. The delegation, led by Adam Smith, the Democratic leader of the House Armed Services Committee, marked the first visit by US House representatives to Beijing since 2019. Premier Li emphasized that fostering stable, sound, and sustainable relations between China and the United States aligns with the shared interests of both nations and the broader international community. He highlighted the importance of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation as foundational principles for bilateral relations. Li expressed optimism that both countries could address their respective concerns through dialogue grounded in equality, respect, and reciprocity. He urged the US Congress to play a constructive role in advancing friendship and shared development, reinforcing the notion that China and the US should be partners in development, empowering each other for mutual success.