There is hope of improvement in the strained relations between the US and China. Chinese President Xi Jinping met US National Security Advisor Jack Sullivan on Thursday. This meeting is being considered a big step towards re-engagement between the two countries. President Xi said that “there have been major changes in the situation of the two countries as well as US-China relations, but Beijing's goal of stabilizing and strengthening bilateral relations has not changed.”
There are some serious differences between the two countries.
Jack Sullivan also met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and Vice Chairman of the Central Military Commission, both sides promised to further strengthen relations. However, there are some serious differences between the two countries, especially on the issues of Taiwan and the South China Sea.
Conflict situation in the Philippines
China considers Taiwan as its integral part and is trying to merge it with China, while America is ready to help Taipei in every possible way. There is a situation of conflict between America, China and other countries, especially the Philippines, in the South China Sea.
Differences also deepen on trade issues
Apart from political issues, the two countries also have deep differences on trade issues. Since 2018, relations between China and the US have deteriorated, especially on strategic, defense and trade issues. There is also a huge difference in the production of automobiles and solar panels.
The need for communication to prevent conflict
Although the differences between the two countries are deep, especially in South China, dialogue is felt to be necessary to prevent conflict. US Ambassador Nicholas Burns has said that “the military forces of both our countries are deployed close to each other in the South China Sea and the Taiwan Strait. We do not want to give any wrong signals in such a situation.”