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William Burns
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CIA Director William Burns made a secret visit last month to Beijing, where he met with Chinese intelligence officials, according to a US official, a visit that comes as the Biden administration tries to stabilize relations with its main geopolitical rival.
During the trip, the head of the Central Intelligence Agency emphasized the importance of maintaining open lines of communication in intelligence channels between Washington and Beijing, said the official, who asked not to be identified confirming the trip.