Secretary Blinken’s Meeting with People’s Republic of China (PRC) Vice President Han Zheng
The following is attributable to Spokesperson Matthew Miller:
Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken met today with PRC Vice President Han Zheng on the margins of the 78th UN General Assembly in New York City. The two sides had a candid and constructive discussion, building on recent high-level engagements between the two countries to maintain open lines of communication and responsibly manage the U.S.-China relationship.
The Secretary emphasized that the United States will continue to use diplomacy to advance U.S. interests and values and to discuss areas of difference. The Secretary also explored potential areas of cooperation and advocated for progress on shared transnational challenges. The two sides exchanged views on a range of key bilateral, global, and regional issues, including Russia’s war against Ukraine, the DPRK’s provocative actions, and other topics. The Secretary underscored the importance of maintaining peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait.
Both sides reiterated their commitment to maintaining open lines of communication, including follow-on senior engagements in the coming weeks.
Official news published at https://www.state.gov/secretary-blinkens-meeting-with-peoples-republic-of-china-prc-vice-president-han-zheng/
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