Anthony Blinken – Wang Yi meeting: China hopes to get relations with the US back “on the right track”

“On the right track” China hopes to restore its relations with the US, thanks to the meeting of the foreign ministers of the two countries, Anthony Blinken and Wang Yi at the end of the week in Washington. The two men will meet ahead of a possible visit by Chinese President Xi Jinping to the US later this year.

Wang’s visit to Washington, where is scheduled to last from Thursday (26/10) to Saturday (28/20)follows a series of high-level contacts between US and Chinese officials in recent months aimed at “responsibly managing” bilateral tensions.

The Sino-Russian approach, O war in Ukraineand above all, that between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist movement Hamas are expected to dominate the talks, at a time when the international community is concerned about the possibility of a further escalation and spread of the armed conflict.

THE China strongly criticized the decision of USA to block last week the adoption of a draft UN Security Council resolution calling for a “humanitarian ceasefire” between the Israeli army and Hamas.

For Washington, the meeting between Blinken and Wang will give it opportunity to pressure Beijing to adopt a ‘more constructive approach’ on the two wars and on other issues, a senior US official said on condition of anonymity.

“Get China-US relations back on track”

On his part, the Beijing he confirmed today the dates of the visit and indicated that he wishes she would allow it to get the relations between the two countries back “on the right track”..

Wang will have “in-depth exchanges with US officials on China-US relations and on international and regional issues of common interest“said Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning today at a regular press conference. The Chinese Ministerwill express China’s principles and positions and its legitimate concerns about China-US relationsMao added.

Beijing expressed hope to work with Washington to “enhance communication and dialogue, increase cooperation and settle differences but also to get China-US relations back on track of healthy and stable development through joint efforts”.

Source: News Beast

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