Blinken Says US, China Agree on Need to 'Stabilize' Ties

The transcript covers a series of meetings in Beijing where discussions were held with Chinese leaders, including President Xi Jinping, on various topics. The focus was on maintaining open communication to manage differences and avoid conflict. Key issues discussed included global challenges like Russia's aggression in Ukraine and North Korea's actions, with an emphasis on China's potential role in promoting peace. The US reiterated its longstanding policy on Taiwan, emphasizing opposition to unilateral changes and commitment to peaceful resolution of differences.

What is considered the best way to manage differences and prevent competition from turning into conflict?

• Economic sanctions

• Direct engagement and sustained communication

• Indirect communication

• Military intervention

What role does the speaker suggest China could play in the context of Russia's actions in Ukraine?

• Playing a constructive role towards peace

• Supporting military actions

• Remaining neutral

• Imposing economic sanctions

What is the international community's interest regarding North Korea's actions?

• Providing military aid to North Korea

• Ignoring North Korea's actions

• Supporting North Korea's missile launches

• Encouraging North Korea to act responsibly

What is the US's stance on Taiwan's independence?

• Supportive of Taiwan's independence

• Opposed to any unilateral changes to the status quo

• Indifferent to Taiwan's political status

• Encouraging Taiwan to declare independence

What guides the US's policy towards Taiwan?

• The Geneva Conventions

• The United Nations Charter

• The Taiwan Relations Act and the three joint communiques

• The North Atlantic Treaty