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US calls on China for cooperation
U.S. President Barack Obama told Chinese President Xi Jinping he wants U.S.-Chinese relations defined by more cooperation and a constructive management of differences during a phone call in which North Korea and Iran were discussed. Escalating tensions between China and some countries in the South China Sea and with Japan in the East China Sea, as well as U.S. charges over hacking and Internet spying, have provoked anger on both sides of the Pacific in recent months. A White House statement about the Obama-Xi conversation did not get into the details of U.S.-Chinese tensions.
Outcomes:
Obama and Xi have tried to develop a working relationship over the past year, meeting for two days in June 2013 at a retreat in the California desert and, more recently, chatting in March at The Hague on the fringes of an international summit. However, their talks have done little to resolve festering issues in the Asia-Pacific region. Indeed, on Tuesday China’s Foreign Ministry issued a statement telling the United States to stay out of disputes over the South China Sea and leave countries in the region to resolve problems themselves, after Washington said it wanted a freeze on stoking tension. Nonetheless, the statement issued by the White House suggested the two leaders would seek to work together when they can despite their disagreements.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
US and Chinese Governments
Participants (Types):
U.S. President Barack Obama, Chinese President Xi Jinping
Number of Participants:
2
Exchange Date:
Monday, July 14, 2014
Continuing:
No
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Beijing and Washington, DC
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