China tells US to restore ties on right track and end 'negative measures'
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi told US Ambassador to Beijing that the United States must create better conditions to bring bilateral relations back on "the right track." According to the Chinese foreign ministry, the statement came during a meeting on Tuesday.Wang stated that after trade discussions held last month in Geneva, China has "conscientiously and strictly" followed the agreements made by both sides. However, he expressed concern over the US's recent actions. "It is regrettable that the US recently introduced a series of 'negative' measures, which China firmly opposes," Wang told to US Ambassador to Beijing, David Perdue.advertisementHe pointed out that US-China ties are at a critical juncture, and stressed that the only way forward is through "dialogue and cooperation." Wang also warned that ongoing friction could harm mutual interests if not addressed properly.
Perdue said in an X post after the meeting that he had emphasised US President Donald Trump's priorities on trade, fentanyl, and illegal immigration, adding that "communication is vital" to US-China relations.Tune InMust Watch
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