Blinken withLiu JianchaoThe meeting was very exceptional in many ways. First of all, the date of the meeting was chosen the day before the vote on the island of Taiwan**, which shows the sensitivity and importance of the meeting. Secondly, this is a meeting of "political parties with **", breaking with the conventions of the United States and China. Blinken asUnited States**Secretary of State, Minister of International Liaison with the Chinese Communist PartyLiu JianchaoMeetings are rare. Such a meeting broke not only the American convention, but also the Chinese convention. Judging from the completely different characteristics of the two countries' political systems, such an "exceptional meeting" shows that the two countries attach great importance to this meeting.
The holding of the meeting did attract a lot of attention and speculation. As two countries with different political systems and ideologies, meetings between China and the United States are usually conducted diplomatically. However, this time Blinken withLiu JianchaoThe meeting, however, was between a political party and a senior party, which was really eye-catching. It also shows that both the United States and China attach great importance to the content and outcome of this meeting.
The fact that the meeting was held the day before the vote on Taiwan Island is even more eye-catching. The elections in the Taiwan region have always beenU.S.-China relationssensitive issues that relate toand stability in the Taiwan Strait. The arrangement of the meeting shows that both sides attach great importance and concern to the meeting. Moreover, holding a meeting before the election also means that the two sides hope to deepen dialogue and cooperation after the election in Taiwan and maintain cross-strait peace and stability.
The elections in the Taiwan region have always beenU.S.-China relationsan important indicator. The reason why this meeting was scheduled the day before the vote on Taiwan may be because both sides want to express their attention and concern about Taiwan's election. The Taiwanese election is involvedand stability in the Taiwan Strait are very important issues for both China and the United States. Therefore, holding a meeting before the election can help both sides better understand each other's positions and concerns, and lay the foundation for future exchanges and cooperation.
Blinken MeetingLiu JianchaoIn addition to showing the importance that both sides attach to this meeting, the meeting also has a certain purpose of finding out the bottom and releasing signals. As the leading door of the United States, Blinken's meeting with the head of the foreign liaison department of the Chinese Communist Party is to better understand China's attitude and response after the election in Taiwan, and at the same time to send a signal that he does not want China to take drastic actions. The United States needs to stabilize China, because the United States is currently dealing with many international affairs, including the Russia-Ukraine war, the Palestinian-Israeli war, etc., and has no ability to invest in the South China Sea and the Taiwan StraitMilitaryconflict. Therefore, through such meetings, the United States can better understand China's position and actions and further formulate its own China policy.
During the meeting, the United States hoped to learn about China's attitude and trends toward Taiwan's election results. In particular, the United States has great concern and concern about the changes in the political situation on the island of Taiwan and the leadership position of the candidates. After all, China has always maintained a tough stance on the Taiwan issue, while the United States has always supported Taiwan's democratic development and free choice. Therefore, through this meeting, the United States can better understand China's attitude and response to the election results in Taiwan, and further understand the differences and similarities between the two sides on the Taiwan Strait issue.
ChinaSpeakersAt a regular press conference, Blinken spoke withLiu JianchaoA response was made to the meeting. China stressed that the mainland has always resolutely opposed any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan, and warned the United States not to interfere in the elections in the Taiwan region in any form and to refrain from giving themU.S.-China relationsand peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. China expressed strong dissatisfaction and warnings at the meeting, and made it clear that it opposes the further escalation of US-Taiwan relations.
China stressed that any form of formal exchanges between the United States and Taiwan is firmly opposed by Chinese mainland. China has always emphasized the "one-China" principle and firmly advocated safeguarding the country's core interests and territorial integrity. Therefore, China will of course maintain a high degree of vigilance and resolutely oppose any form of official exchanges between the United States and Taiwan. ChinaSpeakersThe statement is also seen as China's clear warning to the United States, asking the United States to abide by the one-China principle and refrain from givingU.S.-China relationsand peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.
This time Blinken withLiu JianchaoThe meeting was indeed very strange and different from previous international practice. The peculiarity of the meeting is that it took place the day before the vote on the island of Taiwan and was between a political party and a senior party. This meeting shows the importance and concern of China and the United States about the results of Taiwan's elections, and also means that both sides are sensitive to the Taiwan Strait issue. The main motive for the United States in arranging this meeting is to find out China's bottom line and release its interest in the Taiwan StraitMilitaryFearful signals of conflict. China's response to the meeting was very tough, making clear its opposition to further escalation of U.S.-Taiwan relations. Against such a background,U.S.-China relationsThe two sides need to remain calm and rational, resolve differences through dialogue and consultation, and maintain regional peace and stability.