Chinese Ambassador outlines four red lines in US-China relations

In a speech in the US on September 12 on the occasion of the 45th anniversary of the normalization of US-China relations, Mr. Ta Phong shared his hopes for mutual understanding and improved relations between the two sides.

Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng

Photo: SCMP screenshot

According to Mr. Ta, despite ups and downs, the relationship between the two countries has generally progressed. "Mutual understanding and reconciliation are very important because neither side can bring down the other. China wants a stable, healthy and sustainable relationship between China and the US," Mr. Ta said.

"A conflict between China and the US would be unbearable for both sides and the world. We hope the US will work with China to strengthen cooperation and resolve differences," Mr. Ta said.

According to the South China Morning Post, Mr. Ta had a pleasant approach but the message conveyed by the ambassador was also considered strong.

"Pressure, sanctions, isolation, containment and blockade do not serve this purpose but only bring self-inflicted trouble and require further efforts to resolve undesirable outcomes," Mr. Ta emphasized.

President Xi Jinping affirms commitment to developing relations with the US

He went on to outline four "red lines" in US-China relations: Taiwan, democracy, human rights and China's freedom to develop.

"The Taiwan issue is the most important issue in China-US relations and cannot be overstepped... China's political system and development path are non-negotiable," Xie said in a video address at a conference at the Asia Society in New York City.

There is currently no information about the US's reaction to the Chinese ambassador's statement.

Source: https://thanhnien.vn/dai-su-trung-quoc-neu-4-lan-ranh-do-trong-quan-he-my-trung-185240913110250058.htm