US and China Engage in High-Level Talks, Discuss Sanctions and Regional Stability
In a series of meetings, top diplomats from the US and China held constructive discussions on sanctions, Taiwan, and regional issues, aiming to responsibly manage competition.
- US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met at the Munich Security Conference, discussing sanctions on Chinese firms and regional stability.
- China urges the US to lift sanctions on its companies, arguing that decoupling efforts would backfire on the United States.
- The talks were described as 'frank, substantial, and constructive,' with both sides agreeing to maintain dialogue in all areas.
- Key topics included the Taiwan Strait's stability, the Ukraine crisis, and the Korean Peninsula, with both sides pledging to keep communication channels open.
- Progress in bilateral relations noted, including agreements on fentanyl, military communications, and artificial intelligence.
CNBC 
Voice of America (VOA News) 
