Xiao Meiqin, my country's representative in the United States, will soon return to China on official business.

(Taken from the Facebook of the Representative Office in the United States)

[Reporter Yang Chengyu/Taipei Report] In response to the media's inquiry about whether Xiao Meiqin, my country's representative in the United States, will return to China in the near future, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs responded on the evening of this (3rd) that Xiao Meiqin has served in the United States for two years and will return to China on official business in the near future. The progress and planning of the work in the United States, exchange views with relevant ministries and committees, and ensure the smooth connection between the government's work in the United States and the domestic permanent guarantee.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that the return of envoys stationed abroad for official duties is a part of normal diplomatic work, and there are many precedents, which are conducive to work integration and exchange of opinions.

As for Xiao Meiqin's itinerary, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will explain it in due course.