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China and US Meet in Beijing to Ease Tensions, but Concerns Remain

China's President Xi Jinping and US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met in Beijing in an effort to ease tensions between the two countries.

20 June 2023 · 18:45 UTC

Xi expressed hope that Blinken would make positive contributions to stabilizing relations between the two countries, and the two sides made progress and reached agreement on some specific issues.

However, Blinken also raised US concerns about China's provocative actions in the Taiwan Strait.

The visit is expected to usher in a new round of senior US and Chinese official visits, possibly including a meeting between Xi and President Biden.

The two countries have hardened positions on issues such as Taiwan and are also at odds over trade, human rights, and other issues.

The article is discussing the relationship between the US and China and how it has reached a low point.

The source is pointing out that the US has an incorrect perception of China and that this is the reason for the poor relationship.

It is suggested that the US should end its unilateral sanctions and stop suppressing its technology in order to improve the relationship.