US commerce secretary visits China, calls for ‘stable’ ties

Gina Raimondo’s visit comes after US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping agreed at the G20 summit in Bali last year to 'deepen communication' between their countries after years of rocky relations [File: Evan Vucci/AP]

US Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo met with Chinese officials in Beijing as Washington tries to patch up relations between the world’s two biggest economies after years of heightened tensions.

Raimondo, who arrived in China on Sunday, is holding three days of meetings with Chinese officials and business leaders as US President Joe Biden’s administration seeks to stabilise ties.