The Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI),
Kash Patel, visited Beijing for high-level meetings with Chinese security
officials, marking the first visit by an FBI director to China since 2016.
During the meetings, discussions focused on combating the
trafficking of chemical precursors used in fentanyl production, as well as
cooperation in addressing cybercrime and transnational criminal networks.
The visit is part of the two countries' efforts to maintain
channels of dialogue on security issues, despite persistent differences in
other areas of their bilateral relationship.