Washington Is Flying Blind on China

By Jing Qian and Neil Thomas

Mr. Qian and Mr. Thomas are experts on Chinese politics and foreign policy with the Asia Society.

President Trump has postponed his visit to China by several weeks, blaming the U.S.-Israel war with Iran. The trip, which could help stabilize the U.S. relationship with Beijing and revive wider exchanges, should not be allowed to slide indefinitely.

Washington needs to restore regular travel by American policymakers to China, which dropped........

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