In a significant move towards enhancing international cooperation, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with key U.S. diplomats in Beijing on Monday. The discussions included U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns, Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink, and Sarah Beran, Senior Director for China Affairs at the White House National Security Council.
Yang Tao, the director-general of the Department of North American and Oceanian Affairs of the Chinese Foreign Ministry, also participated in the talks, emphasizing the importance of constructive dialogue.
Building on recent interactions between the two nations, including a phone call between the heads of state and a summit meeting in San Francisco last November, both sides engaged in candid and comprehensive discussions. The focus was on promoting dialogue and cooperation across various fields while effectively managing and addressing differences.
The diplomats exchanged views on pressing international and regional issues, including the Middle East, Ukraine, and the nuclear situation on the Korean Peninsula. Both parties expressed a commitment to continuing the implementation of the \"San Francisco vision\" and maintaining high-level exchanges to further stabilize and develop China-U.S. relations.
China articulated its stance on Washington's recent \"Indo-Pacific Strategy,\" highlighting concerns over efforts to form a coalition with countries like Japan and the Philippines that could impact the stability of the South China Sea. The Chinese delegation urged the U.S. to refrain from actions that could lead to camp confrontations and jeopardize peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Additionally, China clarified its position on the Taiwan question and discussed topics such as economy and trade, science and technology, and cultural exchanges. The Chinese side called on the U.S. to cease interfering in its internal affairs, halt actions that obstruct China's development, end unfounded sanctions on Chinese companies, and stop efforts to suppress China's economic, trade, and technological advancements.
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Chinese, U.S. diplomats hold 'candid, in-depth, constructive' talks
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