“Sino-American relations have not yet emerged from the difficulties created by the previous administration and are facing growing challenges today,” RIA Novosti quoted him as saying during a speech at the Aspen Security Forum.
Gan added that Beijing sees a "serious commitment" by current U.S. leader Joe Biden to building a relationship with China.
“Words are positive and we hope that these words can be translated into deeds,” the diplomat said.
Qin Gang also said that China does not want a war with the United States over Taiwan and urges Washington to adhere to the "one China" policy.