"This is our effort to communicate clearly to the Chinese government how the United States intends to proceed at a strategic level, what we believe our fundamental interests and values are, and what our concerns with their activities are," Sullivan said during a press conference at the White House Friday. "I don't expect that, for example, the phase one trade deal is going to be a major topic of conversation next week," he added. ADVERTISEMENT The State Department announced Wednesday that the meeting next week in Anchorage, Alaska will take place with top Chinese officals. Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blinken