Four U.S. officials have visited China in recent months, but the timing of the Raimondo trip may prove key.
Her trip comes as concerns over China's economy have sent shudders through global markets and brought further concerns about the, even as it sees the world's second largest economy as its biggest strategic rival and as relations have been strained by years of tussling over trade and security concerns.
Two new channels of communication will be created, to open dialogue on national security and commerce, Raimondo said. "It's a complicated relationship; it's a challenging relationship. We will of course disagree on certain issues, but I believe we can make progress if we are direct, open, and practical," she said.
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