Jake Sullivan, the White House's national security adviser, held talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The meeting, in which the two leaders discussed the future of relations between the US and China, represents a significant moment in international relations, reports BTA.
President Xi Jinping laid out a hopeful vision, stressing that the United States and China should act as pillars of stability for global peace, emphasizing the need for cooperation to promote world development without perceiving each other's growth as a threat, expressed China's commitment to maintaining a stable and lasting relationship with the US and willingness to make joint efforts to achieve this goal, but at the same time emphasized the protection of the country's sovereignty and interests.
For his part, Sullivan conveyed President Joe Biden's intention to start a dialogue with Xi in the near future and emphasized the US's openness to constructive communication.
The visit to China, Sullivan's first, included meetings with key Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Central Military Commission Vice Chairman Zhang Yuxia.
High-level engagement between the US and China signals a mutual interest in maintaining global stability and promoting development.