US, Chinese diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss maritime issues including South China Sea. Ahead of a scheduled meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, senior U.S. and Chinese officials convened in Beijing to discuss the South China and East China seas' situations. The talks, described as "substantive, constructive and candid," are part of efforts to maintain communication and manage relations between the two nations responsibly. Issues included "dangerous and unlawful actions" by China in the South China Sea, highlighting the urgency of managing military encounters to avoid escalation.
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Asia Daily: November 4, 2023
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US, Chinese diplomats meet in Beijing to discuss maritime issues including South China Sea. Ahead of a scheduled meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden, senior U.S. and Chinese officials convened in Beijing to discuss the South China and East China seas' situations. The talks, described as "substantive, constructive and candid," are part of efforts to maintain communication and manage relations between the two nations responsibly. Issues included "dangerous and unlawful actions" by China in the South China Sea, highlighting the urgency of managing military encounters to avoid escalation.