Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi called on the incoming U.S. government to take ‘proper first steps’ in managing bilateral relations during a meeting with a U.S. delegation on Tuesday. The talks highlighted Beijing’s push for stability amid global uncertainties.
Stability Over Competition
Wang, a senior Communist Party official, emphasized that China’s foreign policy remains ‘stable and consistent,’ regardless of shifts in U.S. leadership. He reiterated President Xi Jinping’s four 'unchanged' pillars for U.S.-China ties: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, win-win cooperation, and safeguarding sovereignty.
Red Lines and Roadmaps
The Taiwan question took center stage, with Wang stressing it is a ‘red line’ in China’s internal affairs. He urged Washington to uphold the one-China principle and avoid undermining cross-strait stability. Meanwhile, cultural exchanges and dialogue were flagged as critical to reducing misunderstandings—think of it as a diplomatic ‘soft power playlist.’ 🎶
U.S. Delegation Responds
Susan Elliott’s National Committee on American Foreign Policy (NCAFP) pledged to act as a bridge, calling for sustained communication and people-to-people ties. ‘History shows collaboration beats confrontation,’ the group noted, framing the relationship as a global necessity—not just a bilateral checkbox.
With both sides eyeing 2024 leadership transitions, the ball is now in Washington’s court. Will the U.S. meet Beijing halfway? 🤔 The world is watching.
