Beijing Urges Washington to Clear Path for High-Level Talks
China's foreign minister has called on the US to work towards removing hurdles to high-level engagement, ahead of a possible Xi visit.
China has called on the United States to set aside friction and work towards smoother high-level engagement between the two nations. The appeal came during a meeting in Beijing between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and the US Ambassador to China, David Perdue, on Wednesday.
According to an official statement released by China's foreign ministry, Wang acknowledged that the bilateral relationship continues to face significant risks and challenges. He stressed that both Beijing and Washington should concentrate on a constructive agenda and steer ties towards a stable, healthy, and sustainable trajectory.
The remarks arrive as speculation grows over a possible visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping next month. While no official confirmation has been made, the meeting between Wang and Perdue is seen as a step towards preparing the ground for such a high-profile interaction.
Wang's comments underline Beijing's position that while differences exist, they should be managed properly rather than allowed to derail diplomatic momentum. The statement did not provide further details on specific issues discussed during the meeting.