Comments from Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi come after meeting with US secretary of state Antony Blinken on sidelines of UN general assembly

China has accused the United States of sending “very wrong, dangerous signals” on Taiwan after the US secretary of state told his Chinese counterpart on Friday that the maintenance of peace and stability over Taiwan was vitally important.

Taiwan was the focus of the 90-minute, “direct and honest” talks between the secretary of state, Antony Blinken, and the Chinese foreign minister, Wang Yi, on the margins of the UN general assembly in New York, a US official told reporters.

Continue reading…

You May Also Like

Cop26: what do scientists think about the progress in Glasgow?

The Science Weekly podcast is in Glasgow, where we are bringing listeners…

Hankering for a hug? Here’s a guide to post-lockdown greetings

If you’re not ready to hug your neighbour, how about a safer…

Wednesday briefing: Johnson and Von der Leyen make a meal over deal

Three-course menu of fishing, governance and ‘level playing field’ … dementia tragedy…