Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken held a meeting with Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Jining, as confirmed by Spokesperson Matthew Miller. During the meeting, concerns about trade policies and economic practices were addressed. Miller stated, "The Secretary raised concerns about PRC trade policies and non-market economic practices and stressed that the United States seeks a healthy economic competition with the PRC and a level playing field for U.S. workers and firms operating in China."
The discussions between Secretary Blinken and Party Secretary Chen Jining focused on fostering healthy economic competition and ensuring fairness for American workers and businesses in China. Both sides emphasized the importance of maintaining strong ties between the people of the United States and China. Miller noted, "The two sides reaffirmed the importance of ties between the people of the United States and the PRC, including the expansion of exchanges between students, scholars, and business."
The meeting between Secretary Blinken and Party Secretary Chen Jining highlights the ongoing efforts to address trade issues and promote mutual understanding between the United States and China.
