According to the U.S. State Department, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a meeting with President Xi of China on Friday. This meeting took place after Blinken’s discussions with Director of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) Central Foreign Affairs Commission and Foreign Minister Wang Yi.
During his remarks, Blinken characterized the initial encounter with Wang Yi as a productive and comprehensive discussion.
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According to the U.S. State Department spokesperson, Matthew Miller, the United States and the PRC engaged in detailed and productive discussions regarding both areas of divergence and potential areas of collaboration. The Secretary acknowledged concerns about the PRC’s support for the Russian defense industry, emphasized the significance of preserving peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait, addressed the PRC’s actions in the South China Sea, and stressed the importance of preventing further escalation in the Middle East and on the Korean Peninsula.
During their meeting, Blinken and Wang Yi addressed the progress made since the Woodside Summit and discussed the next steps in advancing cooperation between the two countries. They focused on several key commitments made by President Biden and President Xi, including counternarcotics efforts, enhancing military-to-military communication, engaging in discussions regarding the risks and safety of artificial intelligence, and promoting people-to-people exchanges. The officials emphasized the importance of these areas and explored ways to further enhance collaboration.
Blinken underscored the commitment of the United States to advocate for our interests and values, as well as those of America’s allies and partners, particularly in matters related to human rights and the economy.
