The United States declared its lack of desire to unleash a conflict with China

He said this while delivering a lecture during his visit to Singapore.

“From the very beginning, you have heard the President (Joe Biden. -

) say that the relationship with China that we are striving for is not a relationship of contention.

We compete as great economic powers, our both countries have impressive military power, but we do not seek a conflict with China, "RIA Novosti quoted him as saying.

According to the minister, the American side is striving for "constructive and stable" relations with China, which would provide for cooperation between countries in the face of common challenges.

Earlier it was reported that US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman intends during her visit to China to declare the desire of the United States to compete fairly with China.