Top diplomats from the United States and China have met in Beijing to discuss strained relations between the two countries. The meeting between U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese senior diplomat Wang Yi aimed to address various contentious issues including trade, detentions, and tensions in the Taiwan Strait. While there has been no confirmation of a meeting between Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping, the talks have been described as candid and constructive, with both sides committing to maintain open dialogue.
- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with China’s top diplomat Wang Yi and Foreign Minister Qin Gang in Beijing.
- The talks between the U.S. and China aimed to address strained bilateral relations and various contentious issues.
- Discussions are believed to have covered trade, detentions, and tensions in the Taiwan Strait.
- There is speculation about a potential meeting between Antony Blinken and Chinese President Xi Jinping, but no confirmation has been made.
- The U.S. called the discussions with China candid and constructive, while China emphasized Taiwan as the biggest risk to Sino-U.S. ties.
- Both nations have agreed to continue their dialogue, with possible high-level face-to-face meetings in the future.
- Key issues that remain include China’s stance on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, trade disputes, and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
- The meetings could potentially lay the groundwork for improved communication and a future meeting between U.S. President Joe Biden and Xi Jinping.
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