Xi Jinping Informs Antony Blinken

Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of cooperation between China and the United States during a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken in Beijing on Friday. Xi stated that while China is willing to cooperate, it should be a “two-way street” and not a zero-sum game.

The Chinese Foreign Ministry released a statement highlighting the need for the US and China to be partners rather than rivals. Xi expressed hope that both countries will work actively to stabilize, improve, and move forward their bilateral relations.

Blinken noted the progress made in cooperation between the US and China since President Biden and President Xi met in San Francisco. The two countries have worked together on various issues including bilateral interactions, counter-narcotics, artificial intelligence, and people-to-people exchanges.

Despite disputes over the economy, national security, and geopolitical frictions, the visit aims to shore up the relationship between the two countries. The US State Department stated that the discussions between Blinken and Chinese officials were in-depth, substantive, and constructive.

Blinken’s visit follows a recent visit to China by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Both visits are part of ongoing efforts to address key issues that matter to the American people, including curbing fentanyl trafficking and advancing cooperation on various global challenges.

Overall, the meeting between Xi and Blinken underscores the importance of dialogue and cooperation between the US and China in addressing shared challenges and advancing mutual interests.