In a significant diplomatic move, Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu met with U.S. Principal Deputy National Security Advisor Jon Finer in Washington, D.C. on Thursday. The meeting, reported by China Media Group, was marked by frank and in-depth discussions concerning the current state of China-U.S. relations and various international and regional issues of mutual interest.
During their conversation, Ma emphasized the Chinese mainland's steadfast position on matters related to the Taiwan region and the South China Sea. He called on the U.S. to take concrete steps to honor President Joe Biden's commitments, particularly in respecting China’s sovereignty, security, and development interests.
Both parties expressed a shared commitment to continue implementing the important consensus reached by their respective heads of state during the San Francisco meeting. They agreed to enhance high-level exchanges and communication across all levels, broaden cooperation, and effectively manage differences to stabilize and develop bilateral ties.
In addition to his meeting with Finer, Ma also engaged in discussions with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan. The two officials exchanged viewpoints on key issues affecting bilateral relations, underscoring the importance of maintaining open and constructive dialogue.
This series of meetings highlights the ongoing efforts by both China and the U.S. to navigate their complex relationship through diplomacy and mutual understanding, aiming to foster a more stable and cooperative international environment.
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Chinese vice FM meets U.S. principal deputy national security advisor
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