Foreign Minister of China “US-China relations worst but shelving difficult conversations” July 9 21:10
Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China acknowledged that it has been the worst situation since the establishment of diplomatic relations with the United States, but pointed out that "difficulty issues should be shelved once" and proceed with dialogue from areas where we can cooperate I called for it.
Foreign Minister Wang Yi of China sent a video message to a forum on US-China relations held in Beijing on the 9th. Among them, Foreign Minister Wang said of his relations with the United States "one of the most important bilateral relations in the world, but in the most serious phase since the establishment of diplomatic relations", and the two countries established diplomatic relations. Over 40 years, I realized that it was the worst situation.
Meanwhile, Foreign Minister Wang said, "There is no idea that China will try and replace the United States. We will not collide with or oppose the United States and build a relationship that respects and cooperates with each other." I worked hard to get rid of the feeling of caution against China.
Although the United States and China are deepening conflicts over trade friction, the response to the new coronavirus, and Hong Kong, foreign minister Wang pointed out that "if there are unconformable challenges, they should be shelved once," and they can cooperate. I called for a dialogue.
Foreign Minister Wang may want to avoid further deterioration of relations with the US, which is its major trading partner, while the economy will be seriously affected by the spread of the new coronavirus.