National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan
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“This is our attempt to communicate clearly to the Chinese government how the United States intends to proceed at a strategic level, what we believe are our fundamental interests and values, and what our concerns are about their activities,” Sullivan said at a news conference. at the White House Friday.
“For example, I don’t expect the phase one trade deal to be a major topic of discussion next week,” he added.
The State Department announced on Wednesday that the meeting will be held next week in Anchorage, Alaska, with top Chinese officials. Sullivan and Secretary of State Antony Blink
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When asked about the meeting during a hearing of the House’s Foreign Affairs Committee later Wednesday, Blinken said it was “ an important opportunity for us to outline in very candid terms the many concerns we have about the actions and behavior of Beijing that endanger security and prosperity. and values of the United States and our allies. ”
The meeting is expected to cover a range of topics including the coronavirus pandemic, climate change and China’s behavior in Hong Kong. President Biden
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While the Trump administration and Beijing have been mired in a trade war for years, Sullivan’s comments suggest the tariffs will fall behind in negotiations with China.
The US and China signed a phase one trade deal during the Trump administration that set guidelines for Beijing to buy more US agricultural products, although it is unclear whether those promises have been fulfilled.
The Biden administration has said they are reviewing Trump’s trade policy.