Wang Yi, a member of the Chinese Communist Party’s Central Political Bureau and Minister of Foreign Affairs, who visited the United States, held a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken in Washington on the 26th (local time) to discuss bilateral relations, the Ukraine war, and the Israel-Hamas Middle East war. Responses were discussed. US and Chinese diplomatic authorities announced that the two would meet again on the 27th. It is pointed out that the two-day consecutive meeting between the diplomatic heads of the two countries is unusual.
U.S. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller issued a statement after the meeting that day, saying, “(This meeting) is part of our efforts to maintain open communication channels and responsibly manage the U.S.-China relationship,” adding, “Both sides will confirm their differences and seek cooperation.” “We discussed various bilateral, regional and global issues,” he said. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs also issued a press release and said, “The two sides had an in-depth exchange on U.S.-China relations and issues of common interest in a constructive atmosphere.”
At the meeting, the two countries’ responses to the two ongoing wars were discussed, as well as strategic competition, including the U.S. regulation of high-tech fields such as semiconductors against China and China’s control of mineral exports by weaponizing resources, and the Taiwan Strait issue. It seems like it worked.
In addition, it appears that the agenda for the summit between US President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping, which is likely to be held on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in San Francisco next month, was coordinated.
Prior to the closed-door meeting held at the U.S. State Department building in Washington that day, Secretary Blinken said, “I am very pleased to welcome Director Wang to the United States. “I very much look forward to constructive dialogue over the next few days.” Director Wang said, “The two great powers of China and the United States have differences of opinion and conflict, but they also have important common interests and challenges to respond to. We must not only resume dialogue but also have deep and comprehensive dialogue to enhance mutual understanding, prevent misjudgment, and develop mutually beneficial cooperation.” “I do it,” he said. Minister Blinken responded, “I agree with Foreign Minister (Director Wang)’s remarks.”
Director Wang is scheduled to meet with U.S. White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Washington by the 28th. Although there has been no official announcement, President Biden is also expected to pay a courtesy visit. Previously, when Secretary Blinken visited China in June of this year, he met with President Xi without notice.
Source: Donga
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