This is stated on the website of the American diplomatic mission.
“US Ambassador to China Terry Bransted will step down from his post and leave Beijing in early October.
The ambassador has already confirmed his decision by telephone to US President Donald Trump last week, ”the statement said.
It is noted that at an internal meeting at the embassy, he has already thanked the staff of the diplomatic mission for their hard work.
It is clarified that Bronsted was approved as the US Ambassador to China in May 2017.
In August, China announced the desire of the United States to provoke an incident between the countries.