US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese diplomat Wang Yi engaged in a significant meeting in Jakarta, where they had candid and constructive discussions on a wide range of bilateral, regional, and global issues, CNN reports.
This meeting follows their previous encounter in Beijing less than a month ago and reflects the ongoing efforts to stabilize the relationship between the United States and China, two of the world's largest economies.
During the meeting, which took place on the sidelines of the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting, Blinken and Wang addressed areas of difference and potential areas of cooperation. They discussed the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait and advancing a free, open, and rules-based international order. The discussions also focused on the global flow of synthetic drugs, particularly fentanyl, with Blinken emphasizing the need for collaboration between the US and China to disrupt the drug trade and prevent the influx of such substances.
Additionally, the US Secretary of State raised concerns about human rights abuses in China and highlighted the priority of resolving cases of American citizens who are wrongfully detained or subjected to exit bans. The recent cyber-attack targeting US government agencies, reportedly originating from China, was also brought up during the meeting, with Blinken emphasizing the US's concerns and commitment to respond appropriately.
While no major breakthroughs were reported, the meeting served as a follow-up to deepen the discussions initiated in Beijing and explore concrete next steps. The dialogue between Blinken and Wang was described as more focused on action and the identification of specific measures to address the shared challenges and interests of both countries.
The high-level interactions between the US and China, including the visits of Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Climate Envoy John Kerry to Beijing, indicate a renewed pace of diplomacy and a commitment to managing the complex relationship between the two nations. Both sides acknowledged the need for ongoing dialogue and recognized that resolving issues requires sustained effort and a comprehensive approach.
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