Posted 9/17/2023, 5:44:30 PM

U.S. and China Hold High-Level Talks in Malta Amid Efforts to Ease Tensions

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan in Malta over the weekend in an effort to ease tensions.
The meeting could help pave the way for a potential Biden-Xi summit in the coming months.
The two sides discussed maritime issues, Asia-Pacific security, policy planning, Taiwan, and Russia's war in Ukraine.
This was the latest in ongoing efforts between the U.S. and China to maintain open communication and responsibly manage the relationship.
The meeting coincided with speculation that China's Defense Minister Li Shangfu may have been deposed over military corruption links.

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