WASHINGTON — China's top diplomat will pay a rare visit to Washington this week, the United States (US) announced on Monday (Oct 23), paving the way for a potential visit by President Xi Jinping aimed at keeping tensions in check.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks at a press conference on the sidelines of the Third Belt and Road Forum , at the media centre in Beijing, China on Oct 18, 2023.
A senior US official said the trip was part of efforts between the world's two largest economies to"responsibly manage our competition". Mr Blinken huddled for 11 hours with the top Chinese leadership including Mr Xi. Diplomats say Mr Wang will be expecting a similar meeting with President Joe Biden, who is in Washington this week.
Both sides have expressed an interest in recent months in avoiding conflict. Mr Xi, earlier this month receiving Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, said the US-China relationship"will determine the future and destiny of mankind". Mr Biden's national security advisor, Jake Sullivan, on Monday called his Philippine counterpart to voice support after China's"dangerous and unlawful actions". Mr Sullivan will also meet Mr Wang in Washington, officials said.In a strategy also followed ahead of Mr Blinken's trip, the Biden administration is engaging US allies before its talks with China.
China has offered moral support to Russia but, according to US officials, has stopped short of full-fledged military support to Moscow following US warnings.
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