<p>Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday (Oct 25) that Beijing was ready to cooperate with the US on issues pertaining to global security and stability, Chinese state media reported.</p>

<p>Whether or not the United States and China could establish the "right" way of getting along would be crucial to the world, Xi reportedly wrote in a letter dispatched to the National Committee on United States-China Relations.</p>

<p>Xi said both nations should stabilise their relations based on the principles of "mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation."</p>

<p>Xi’s statement comes ahead of a key visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington DC starting Thursday (Oct 26). He will be there till Saturday and engage with top US officials, including State Secretary Antony Blinken.</p>

<p>Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Tuesday said Wang would have in-depth exchanges on several areas, including bilateral ties and regional and international issues of common concern.</p>

<h2><strong>Speculations of a Xi-Biden meet</strong></h2>

<p>Experts believe the trip by the top Chinese diplomat would focus on laying the ground for a potential meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden.</p>

<p>The potential meeting might take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco.</p>

<p><strong>Watch:&nbsp;China's top diplomat, Wang Yi is US this week</strong></p>

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<p>Xi last visited the US in April 2017, when he visited then-president Donald Trump in Florida. On the other hand, Biden is yet to travel to China since becoming the president.</p>

<p>Both leaders last met in Indonesia last year on the sidelines of the G20 summit.</p>

<h2><strong>Increasing engagements between the US and China</strong></h2>

<p>On Tuesday (Oct 24), the China-US Economic Working Group conducted its inaugural meeting via video link. The Chinese finance ministry characterised the meeting as "thorough, open, and productive."&nbsp;</p>

<p>The US Department of the Treasury announced that the new Financial Working Group will convene on Wednesday.</p>

<p>These two working groups were established in September with the goal of enhancing communication on economic and financial matters. This initiative stemmed from discussions between Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during their meeting in Beijing in July.</p>

<p><a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/chinas-top-diplomat-wang-yi-to-visit-us-to-discuss-a-range-of-issues-says-washington-650485"><strong>Also read:&nbsp;China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit US, will discuss a range of issues, says Washington</strong></a></p>

<p>Analysts suggest that the increased frequency of official exchanges, spanning from discussions between deputy foreign ministers to the activities of economic and financial working groups, as well as Wang's trip to Washington, may signify preparations for a potential leaders' summit.</p>

<p><em>(With inputs from agencies)</em></p>

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Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday (Oct 25) that Beijing was ready to cooperate with the US on issues pertaining to global security and stability, Chinese state media reported.

Chinese leader Xi Jinping said Wednesday (Oct 25) that Beijing was ready to cooperate with the US on issues pertaining to global security and stability, Chinese state media reported. Whether or not the United States and China could establish the "right" way of getting along would be crucial to the world, Xi reportedly wrote in a letter dispatched to the National Committee on United States-China Relations. Xi said both nations should stabilise their relations based on the principles of "mutual respect, peaceful co-existence and win-win cooperation." Xi’s statement comes ahead of a key visit by Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi to Washington DC starting Thursday (Oct 26). He will be there till Saturday and engage with top US officials, including State Secretary Antony Blinken. Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning on Tuesday said Wang would have in-depth exchanges on several areas, including bilateral ties and regional and international issues of common concern. Speculations of a Xi-Biden meet Experts believe the trip by the top Chinese diplomat would focus on laying the ground for a potential meeting between Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden. The potential meeting might take place on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) forum in San Francisco. Watch: China's top diplomat, Wang Yi is US this week × Xi last visited the US in April 2017, when he visited then-president Donald Trump in Florida. On the other hand, Biden is yet to travel to China since becoming the president. Both leaders last met in Indonesia last year on the sidelines of the G20 summit. Increasing engagements between the US and China On Tuesday (Oct 24), the China-US Economic Working Group conducted its inaugural meeting via video link. The Chinese finance ministry characterised the meeting as "thorough, open, and productive." The US Department of the Treasury announced that the new Financial Working Group will convene on Wednesday. These two working groups were established in September with the goal of enhancing communication on economic and financial matters. This initiative stemmed from discussions between Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng and US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during their meeting in Beijing in July. Also read: China’s top diplomat Wang Yi to visit US, will discuss a range of issues, says Washington Analysts suggest that the increased frequency of official exchanges, spanning from discussions between deputy foreign ministers to the activities of economic and financial working groups, as well as Wang's trip to Washington, may signify preparations for a potential leaders' summit. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE ×

‘Ready to cooperate,’ China’s Xi tells US ahead of key visit by Foreign Minister Wang Yi

<p>A high-level Chinese diplomat hit out at the United States on Monday accusing the country of conjuring an "imaginary enemy" in hopes of diverting attention from domestic issues brewing in the States.</p>

<p>The diplomat also accused the US &nbsp;of trying to suppress China as relations between the world's two largest economies take&nbsp;a hit. Currently, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the second-ranking US diplomat is in the Chinese city of Tianjin in hopes of resolving tensions.</p>

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<p>"The United States wants to reignite the sense of national purpose by establishing China as an 'imaginary enemy'," Reuters quoted Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng as saying after the session on Monday morning.</p>

<p>Feng added the US had mobilised its society and government against China.</p>

<p>"As if once China's development is suppressed, US&nbsp;domestic and external problems will be resolved, and America will be great again, and America's hegemony can be continued", Feng said.</p>

<p>Sherman will meet State Councillor and Foreign minister Wang Yi later on Monday. Sherman is also slated to visit Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia as protocols between Beijing and Washington take a hit.</p>

<p>The China visit was the last to be added to the Asia trip itinerary.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>On Saturday, Wang warned that China would not accept the US taking a "superior" position in terms of its relationship with China. This came in a day after China revealed sanctions against US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross among others.<br />
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According to Reuters, Sherman's expected position is that of cooperation and welcoming competition between the two countries, with the hope to establish a level playing field and "guardrails" to avoid conflicts in the future.</p>

<p><strong>Also read:&nbsp;</strong><a href="http://13.235.153.162/world/stop-demonising-china-beijing-urges-the-us-as-envoy-visits-400627" hreflang="en">Stop 'demonising' China: Beijing urges the US as envoy visits</a></p>

<p>The US government has remained critical of China's policy towards Hong Kong and the alleged "genocide" in Xinjiang. Amid forced labour concerns, US Senate passed a bill this month to ban imports from the region.</p>


A high-level Chinese diplomat hit out at the United States on Monday accusing the country of conjuring an "imaginary enemy" in hopes of diverting attention from domestic issues brewing in the States.

A high-level Chinese diplomat hit out at the United States on Monday accusing the country of conjuring an "imaginary enemy" in hopes of diverting attention from domestic issues brewing in the States. The diplomat also accused the US of trying to suppress China as relations between the world's two largest economies take a hit. Currently, Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman, the second-ranking US diplomat is in the Chinese city of Tianjin in hopes of resolving tensions. "The United States wants to reignite the sense of national purpose by establishing China as an 'imaginary enemy'," Reuters quoted Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng as saying after the session on Monday morning. Feng added the US had mobilised its society and government against China. "As if once China's development is suppressed, US domestic and external problems will be resolved, and America will be great again, and America's hegemony can be continued", Feng said. Sherman will meet State Councillor and Foreign minister Wang Yi later on Monday. Sherman is also slated to visit Japan, South Korea, and Mongolia as protocols between Beijing and Washington take a hit. The China visit was the last to be added to the Asia trip itinerary. Also read: New outbreak of COVID-19 in China: Highest daily rise since January On Saturday, Wang warned that China would not accept the US taking a "superior" position in terms of its relationship with China. This came in a day after China revealed sanctions against US Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross among others. According to Reuters, Sherman's expected position is that of cooperation and welcoming competition between the two countries, with the hope to establish a level playing field and "guardrails" to avoid conflicts in the future. Also read: Stop 'demonising' China: Beijing urges the US as envoy visits The US government has remained critical of China's policy towards Hong Kong and the alleged "genocide" in Xinjiang. Amid forced labour concerns, US Senate passed a bill this month to ban imports from the region.

China accuses US of creating 'imaginary enemy' to divert from domestic issues

The first engagement between the Joe Biden administration & China ended up being an ill-tempered & undiplomatic sparring match. How did diplomacy become about name-calling & bickering? WION's Palki Sharma gets you a report.

Gravitas: U.S & China engage in undiplomatic sparring match