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China urges U.S. to handle Taiwan issue with extreme caution

From Hankyoreh · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged the U.S. to handle the Taiwan issue with extreme caution during a call with Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
  • Wang emphasized the importance of building a constructive strategic stable relationship between China and the U.S., based on equality, respect, and mutual benefit.
  • Both sides agreed to implement the consensus reached by their leaders and maintain communication.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on the United States to exercise extreme caution regarding the Taiwan issue, describing it as a matter that could destabilize the entire relationship between the two nations. The remarks were made during a phone conversation with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken on June 30.

The Taiwan issue is a matter that, if one moves, the whole thing shakes. We hope the United States will handle Taiwan-related affairs with caution and more caution.

โ€” Wang YiChinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi expressed his concerns about the U.S. handling of the Taiwan issue.

Wang highlighted the consensus reached by Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump during their meeting on May 13, emphasizing the need to build a "constructive strategic stable relationship." He stated that this agreement provides strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations for the next three years and beyond. Wang stressed that fostering such a relationship aligns with the will of both peoples and the expectations of the international community.

He urged both sides to overcome obstacles and move forward in the right direction, adhering to principles of equality, respect, and mutual benefit. Wang further stated that the consensus should be translated into concrete policies and actions, emphasizing that building a stable relationship requires sustained effort and commitment, not just rhetoric. He proposed increasing cooperation in areas like trade and diplomacy while managing and controlling risks by reducing points of conflict.

Building a constructive strategic stable relationship is the will of the two peoples and the expectation of the international community, and it is in line with the fundamental interests of both China and the U.S.

โ€” Wang YiWang Yi described the importance of the strategic relationship between China and the U.S.

In addition to Taiwan, the ministers discussed implementing the leaders' consensus and maintaining open communication channels. The Chinese Foreign Ministry described the call as "positive and constructive," with both sides agreeing to continue their dialogue.

The consensus reached by the two heads of state should be transformed into concrete policies and practical actions. Building a 'constructive strategic stable relationship' is not just a slogan, but requires action, moving towards each other, and sustained effort over a long period.

โ€” Wang YiWang Yi stressed the need for concrete actions to build the strategic relationship between China and the U.S.
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Originally published by Hankyoreh in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.