The US Ambassador to China Says President Xi Seeks ‘Total Control’ Of Military

Summary

US Ambassador to China David Perdue speaks with Stephen Engle on Insight with Haslinda Amin about the state of US-China relations after the Busan meeting. Perdue says the truce is largely being honored, with progress on fentanyl precursors and soybean purchases, and he hopes a Boeing aircraft deal can be completed. He also discusses trust-building, allied relations, China's military purge, and the Jimmy Lai case.

• Perdue says China is complying with most Busan trade commitments.
• Fentanyl precursor controls and law-enforcement cooperation are progressing.
• Soybean purchases are on track, and a Boeing aircraft deal is hoped for.
• Perdue describes US-China trust as improving but still fragile.
• He says China's military purge reflects Xi's anti-corruption and control efforts.
• He notes Trump raised Jimmy Lai's release on humanitarian grounds.
• He comments on allies seeking deals with Beijing while maintaining US ties.
• He mentions Boeing, Visa and others seeking China commercial deals.