Beijing: High-level face-to-face talks between U.S. and Chinese diplomats on Monday highlighted sharp differences between the sides, although the tone appeared somewhat less contentious than at their last meeting.
China issued a long list of demands and complaints, accusing the U.S. of trying to contain and suppress China’s development, while America brought up its concerns about human rights and other issues, and urged cooperation on matters including climate change, Iran and North Korea.
Vice Foreign Minister Xie Feng urged the U.S. to change its highly misguided mindset and dangerous policy.
Xie blamed the U.S. for a stalemate in bilateral relations, saying some Americans portray China as an “imagined enemy,” according to an official summary of his remarks during the meeting.