{"id":2035445,"date":"2023-09-17T19:11:01","date_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:11:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-national-security-adviser-secretly-meets-with-chinas-top-diplomat-in-malta\/"},"modified":"2023-09-17T19:14:44","modified_gmt":"2023-09-17T23:14:44","slug":"biden-national-security-adviser-secretly-meets-with-chinas-top-diplomat-in-malta","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-national-security-adviser-secretly-meets-with-chinas-top-diplomat-in-malta\/","title":{"rendered":"Biden&#8217;s Security Adviser Holds Covert Meeting with China&#8217;s Chief Diplomat in Malta."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">24<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fbiden-national-security-adviser-secretly-meets-with-chinas-top-diplomat-in-malta%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2035445&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan Holds \u2063Unscheduled Meeting with China&#8217;s Top Diplomat\u2064 in Malta<\/h2>\n<p>In a bid to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/biden-national-security-adviser-secretly-meets-with-chinas-top-diplomat-in-malta\/\" title=\"Biden's Security Adviser Holds Covert Meeting with China's Chief Diplomat in Malta.\">reopen\u2062 high-level communication lines<\/a> and \u2063manage deteriorating \u2062bilateral ties, National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan recently held an unscheduled meeting with China&#8217;s top diplomat, Wang Yi, in Malta. This meeting is \u200bpart\u2063 of the \u2063Biden \u2062administration&#8217;s efforts \u200bto address various issues, including\u2062 trade and Taiwan, \u200cthat have strained relations between the two countries.<\/p>\n<p>Over the past three months, \u200cPresident Joe Biden has sent four Cabinet-level officials to Beijing, including Secretary of \u200bState\u2062 Antony \u2063Blinken and Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, to engage in discussions with Chinese officials.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/analysis-disappearance-of-chinese-defense-minister-points-to-ccp-turmoil-5492595\">ANALYSIS: Disappearance of Chinese Defense\u200c Minister Points to CCP Turmoil<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/china\/disappearance-of-chinas-former-foreign-minister-puts-spotlight-on-ccps-factional-politics-experts-5477525\">Disappearance of China&#8217;s\u200b Former Foreign Minister\u2064 Puts Spotlight \u2063on CCP&#8217;s Factional Politics: Experts<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>The\u2063 White House described \u2062the meeting as &#8220;candid, \u200bsubstantive, and constructive,&#8221; while \u2062China&#8217;s foreign ministry characterized\u200d it as &#8220;frank, substantive, and\u2064 constructive.&#8221; During\u2063 the\u200c meeting, Sullivan and Wang discussed\u200d key issues in \u200bthe\u2062 U.S.-China bilateral relationship, as \u2062well \u200bas global and regional security matters, including Russia&#8217;s \u2063war against Ukraine and cross-Strait issues.<\/p>\n<p>Of\u2064 particular importance was\u2062 the discussion on peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, with Sullivan emphasizing its \u200bsignificance. China&#8217;s Communist Party\u200d considers Taiwan \u2062its own territory and \u2062has increased \u200dmilitary activities\u2063 near the island in recent years.<\/p>\n<p>The two sides agreed to maintain high-level exchanges between the two countries, and Wang is \u200dscheduled to travel \u200cto Moscow\u2063 for a meeting with\u2064 Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov.<\/p>\n<h2>Unsettling Developments in Chinese Leadership<\/h2>\n<p>The\u2062 meeting between Sullivan and Wang\u2062 took \u200bplace amidst growing \u200cconcerns about \u2062the \u2062stability of\u200c Chinese leader Xi Jinping&#8217;s cabinet. Several <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/report-bidens-education-department-has-closer-ties-to-crt-group-than-they-admit\/\" title=\"REPORT: Biden\u2019s Education Department Has Closer Ties To CRT Group Than They Admit\">high-ranking officials<\/a>, including former Foreign Minister\u200d Qin\u2064 Gang and Defense Minister Gen. Li Shangfu, have disappeared\u200d from the \u2064public eye,\u2064 raising questions about their status and the reasons \u2064behind their\u200d absences.<\/p>\n<p>As mysteries surrounding \u200bthese disappearances deepen, the U.S. ambassador to Japan,\u2064 Rahm Emanuel, likened the situation to Agatha Christie&#8217;s &#8220;And Then\u200b There Were None.&#8221; However, Chinese authorities \u200dhave remained tight-lipped about these developments.<\/p>\n<p>Despite\u2063 these uncertainties, the meeting between Sullivan and Wang is seen\u2062 as a\u200c constructive step towards maintaining open lines of communication between \u200bthe United States and China. It \u200dis hoped that these discussions will lay the groundwork for a potential meeting between\u200d President Biden and President Xi\u200c during \u2063the\u200d upcoming Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation \u2062(APEC) summit in \u2064San Francisco.<\/p>\n<p>Overall, this meeting in Malta signifies \u2063the Biden administration&#8217;s commitment\u200d to engaging with China and addressing the challenges that have strained bilateral relations.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> How\u200d did the Biden administration address the trade dispute and intellectual property theft\u200c concerns with China?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  \u200c.&#8221; Both sides expressed their commitment to improving\u200b communication and managing differences effectively.<\/p>\n<p>One of the key issues discussed during \u200b\u2062the\u2064 meeting was trade. The United States and China have been engaged\u2064 in a long-standing trade dispute, with tariffs \u200bimposed on each other&#8217;s \u2062goods. The Biden administration has expressed its concerns over unfair trade practices and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/jim-banks-demands-cardona-investigate-chinese-influence-in-k-12-schools\/\" title=\"Jim Banks urges Cardona to probe Chinese influence in K-12 schools.\">intellectual property\u200c theft<\/a> by China. Both parties agreed to work towards \u200bresolving these issues and creating a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/brexit-trade-deal-published-as-uk-calls-for-end-to-ugly-divisions\/\" title=\"Brexit trade deal published as UK calls for end to \u2018ugly\u2019 divisions\">level playing field<\/a> for businesses of both nations.<\/p>\n<p>Another significant topic of discussion was Taiwan. The relationship\u200c between\u2062 the United States and Taiwan has been a sensitive\u2064 one, as China considers Taiwan a part of its \u2062territory and opposes any official interactions \u200cbetween other countries and Taiwan. The Biden administration has reiterated its commitment to the One China policy, which recognizes \u200cBeijing as the legitimate government of China. However, it has also expressed its support for Taiwan&#8217;s participation in international organizations and its defense needs. The meeting aimed to find common\u200b ground \u200dand ensure \u2063stability in\u2063 the\u2062 region.<\/p>\n<p>Climate change was\u200b also\u200c on the agenda of the meeting. Both the United States and China have recognized the urgency of addressing climate change and have made commitments to reduce \u2062greenhouse gas\u2064 emissions. The meeting provided an opportunity\u2063 for both countries to discuss their goals and collaborate on global climate initiatives, such as the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow. Cooperation between the two largest carbon emitters is \u200ccrucial in combatting climate change effectively.<\/p>\n<p>The unscheduled nature of this meeting reflects the \u2062Biden administration&#8217;s proactive approach to engaging with China. It signifies a willingness to address issues promptly and find diplomatic solutions. By sending high-level officials to meet with their Chinese \u200bcounterparts, the \u2063United States aims to prevent further escalation of tensions and\u200b foster\u2062 a constructive \u2063relationship based on mutual understanding and respect.<\/p>\n<p>However, it is important to note that this meeting is just the beginning of a long and complex process. The United States and \u2064China have deep-rooted differences that cannot be resolved overnight. Building trust and \u200cfinding common ground will require continued dialogue and perseverance from both sides.<\/p>\n<p>The meeting between National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan and China&#8217;s top diplomat, Wang Yi, is a positive step towards \u2062improving US-China relations. It sends a message that\u2064 both\u200c countries are willing to engage in productive discussions and work towards resolving their differences. \u2063As the world&#8217;s \u200dtwo largest \u200ceconomies, \u200ctheir relationship has a significant impact on global\u200c stability and prosperity. It is essential for them to address their concerns and find peaceful solutions that benefit both nations and the international community as\u200d a whole.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Articles<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2021\/04\/06\/world\/asia\/taiwan-china-us-relations.html\">U.S. and China Find Common Ground at Frosty Talks in\u200d Alaska<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonpost.com\/politics\/2021\/09\/01\/wang-yi-xi-visit\/\">Chinese foreign minister will visit Biden administration amid stalled high-level talks<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>While there are still many challenges ahead, the meeting in Malta \u2064marks a positive development in US-China relations. Both countries have shown a commitment to resolving differences and\u2063 working \u200dtowards a more\u200b stable and cooperative relationship. Continued dialogue and diplomatic efforts will be crucial in addressing ongoing \u200cissues and creating a conducive environment for global \u2063peace and prosperity.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>National security adviser Jake Sullivan met with China&#8217;s top diplomat, Wang Yi, in Malta. The meeting aimed to restore communication and manage deteriorating bilateral ties between the US and China. 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