2024-07-27 13:13:48
In a recent meeting on the sidelines of a regional summit in Laos, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken expressed concern to his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi about China’s actions towards Taiwan. A senior US State Department official reported that Blinken highlighted Beijing’s simulated lockdown during the inauguration of Taiwanese President Lai Ching-te as particularly encouraging.
The discussion, which lasted one hour and 20 minutes, was the sixth meeting between Blinken and Wang since June 2023, reflecting a continued effort to improve strained relations between the United States and China, the world’s two largest economies. world, to repair. Despite the tension, both parties agreed on the importance of promoting their military ties.
Blinken also emphasized the importance of maintaining stability in US-China relations and the need for a rules-based order, echoing the sentiments of US President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris. In addition, Blinken mentioned China’s support for Russia’s defense industrial base, but Wang promised no specific action in response.
The US official noted that Blinken reiterated the United States’ readiness to take further action if China does not show appropriate behavior. In addition to the Taiwan issue, Blinken raised concerns about human rights in Hong Kong, Taiwan and Tibet. He also emphasized the need for China to make further progress in anti-narcotics efforts, particularly in regulating fentanyl precursors.
Although the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China has not yet issued a statement on the meeting, the US side has made clear its position on some critical issues. The ongoing dialogue reflects the complex nature of the relationship between the US and China, as both countries navigate a landscape of cooperation and restraint.
Reuters contributed to this article.
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