US senators urge stability, cooperation between US, China

A delegation of US senators, led by Senator Steve Daines, has concluded a visit to Beijing, emphasizing the need for stability and cooperation between the United States and China. The visit, occurring just a week before an anticipated meeting between Presidents Trump and Xi Jinping, aimed to foster dialogue on critical issues.

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I strongly believe that we want to de-escalate, not decouple. We want stability, we want mutual respect

During meetings with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Premier Li Qiang, the senators conveyed a desire to de-escalate tensions and avoid decoupling, while also highlighting areas of potential economic benefit, such as Boeing aircraft orders. However, the discussions also underscored the significant differences between the two nations, particularly concerning trade and the sensitive issue of Taiwan.

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It's been about nine years since there was a purchase made of Boeing aircraft here

Chinese officials, while expressing a willingness to enhance exchanges and cooperation, reiterated Beijing's firm stance on its core interests, especially regarding Taiwan, which they described as the 'first red line' in US-China relations. This emphasis on Taiwan's sovereignty, a stark contrast to previous years, signals a potentially more contentious aspect of the upcoming presidential meeting. The Reuters report highlights the delicate balance both sides are attempting to strike between managing competition and seeking areas of mutual benefit, all while navigating deeply entrenched geopolitical disagreements.

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It is hoped that the US could truly respect China's core interests, properly manage differences, join hands to do more major, practical and good things that are beneficial to the two countries and the world