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China urges US to be more cautious on Taiwan issue in diplomatic call

From Dong-A Ilbo · () Korean

Translated from Korean, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to handle the Taiwan issue with greater caution.
  • Wang emphasized that China and the U.S. should build a constructive relationship based on strategic stability, implementing agreements reached by their leaders.
  • He stressed the need to expand cooperation, reduce conflict factors, and manage risks and threats in bilateral relations.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to exercise greater caution in handling matters related to Taiwan. The appeal was made during a phone conversation between the two top diplomats.

Wang Yi highlighted that China and the United States should focus on building a constructive bilateral relationship grounded in strategic stability. He referenced a series of common understandings reached between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump in Beijing in May, which he described as providing strategic guidance for the development of bilateral ties over the next three years.

The construction of a constructive bilateral relationship based on strategic stability is not just a slogan but requires action.

— Wang YiEmphasizing the need for practical implementation of agreements between China and the U.S.

"The construction of a constructive bilateral relationship based on strategic stability is not just a slogan but requires action," Wang stated, emphasizing the need to translate these understandings into concrete policies and practical measures. He urged both sides to expand areas of cooperation, create positive agendas, and reduce factors that could lead to conflict while effectively managing various risks and potential threats.

Wang specifically warned that "even the smallest move on the Taiwan issue can affect the overall situation," underscoring the sensitivity and potential impact of U.S. actions concerning the island. The conversation aimed to manage the complex relationship between the two global powers, with China advocating for a more stable and predictable approach from the United States.

even the smallest move on the Taiwan issue can affect the overall situation

— Wang YiWarning about the sensitivity of the Taiwan issue in U.S.-China relations.
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Originally published by Dong-A Ilbo in Korean. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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