Antony Blinken, Secretary of State of the United States which is during a trip to China has called on China to provide a level playing field for American workers and businesses. Before joining the next meeting with high-ranking Chinese officials, including Chinese President Xi Jinping It is expected that there will be a meeting this afternoon (April 26).
Yesterday (April 25), Blinken traveled to Beijing. after meeting with local officials in Shanghai’s financial district There are more than 1,000 American companies based here. State Department spokesman Matthew Miller said that during Blinken’s meeting with Shanghai Secretary of the Communist Party Chen Jining, Blinken has come out in support of fair treatment for American companies.
“In a constructive and honest exchange. The minister raised concerns about China’s trade policies and non-market economic practices and reiterated that the United States seeks healthy economic competition with China and a level playing field for workers and US companies operating in China,” Miller stated.
After Blinken’s statement came out, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin has come out to respond through reporters that The Chinese side has always carried out economic and trade cooperation based on market principles.
While last morning Blinken held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi. It was a closed discussion. The two will discuss many complex issues. Including the issue of China supporting Russia in its war with Ukraine.
After completing the mission in the morning Blinken is expected to travel to meet Xi Jinping. before he returned to the United States. As of this evening, however, the authorities of both countries have not yet had any definite confirmation reports.
Although the United States and China have conflicting issues in many dimensions, But Blinken kicked off his trip to China this week. It focuses on direct engagement with China. which he views as important in dealing with various issues that affects the people of both nations including many countries around the world
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