China Ties 'Bumpy' But Engagement Will Continue, US China Ambassador Says

US Ambassador David Perdue and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled a shift in American policy toward China, emphasizing diversification and de‑risking rather than full decoupling. Both officials described the bilateral relationship as "bumpy" with ongoing disagreements, while noting plans for a direct communication channel to manage incidents involving AI models. The remarks were made at the Citi China Conference and a United States‑China relations forum.