Xinhua News Agency reports that China’s new ambassador to Washington, Qin Gang, has stressed that the Taiwan issue is the most important in US-China relations. Qin Gang was speaking during his first meeting with US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Thursday.
Xinhua reported that the two officials had a deep and frank exchange of views. The article says that both sides agree that US-China relations are important and that the two sides should resolve problems through dialogue and communication. It says that both sides should manage differences and improve relations.
China has in recent months become sensitive to increased US support for Taiwan, which includes arms sales and COVID-19 vaccine donations. The US does not have formal diplomatic ties with Taiwan, but is required to provide Taiwan with defensive weapons under the Taiwan Relations Act.