US-China Foreign Ministers Meeting... Blinken "Looking Forward to Constructive Dialogue"

The top diplomats of the United States and China held talks on the afternoon of the 26th (local time) in Washington D.C. The two sides discussed bilateral relations, the war in Ukraine, and responses to the Israel-Hamas war.

On the afternoon of the 26th (local time), U.S. Secretary of State Blinken and Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi shake hands ahead of the talks.
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U.S. Secretary of State Tony Blinken welcomed Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister of China, at the State Department building that day.

In remarks made public to the press, Minister Wang emphasized, "There are differences between China and the U.S., but at the same time, there are important common interests," adding, "Therefore, we must engage in dialogue and cooperation." Secretary Blinken expressed great anticipation for constructive dialogue.