US Secretary of State Antony Blinken emphasized that the United States and China to manage their differences “responsibly”.
The US Secretary of State is on a tough tour of China to tackle thorny issues including Russia, Taiwan and trade.
In his meeting with local Communist Party leader Blinken said US President Joe Biden was committed to “direct and sustained” dialogue between the world’s two largest economies after years of mounting tension.
“I think it’s important to underscore the value of direct engagement, of speaking to each other, laying out our differences, which are real, seeking to work through them,” Blinken said.
“We have an obligation for our people as well as an obligation to the world, to manage the relationship between our two countries responsibly.”
The Chinese Communist Party secretary for Shanghai, Chen Jining, welcomed Blinken and talked about the importance of US businesses to the city.
“Whether we choose cooperation or confrontation affects the well-being of both peoples, both countries, and the future of humanity,” Chen told him.
The visit of Blinken is being widely watched in the context of issues to be discussed in
