Chinese, US diplomats hold 'frank' talks in Beijing


US Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink leaving a hotel during his visit to Beijing, China on June 6, 2023. - Reuters

BEIJING (AFP): The United States and China held "frank" and constructive talks in Beijing on improving ties and managing their differences, China's foreign ministry said Tuesday (June 6).

Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Daniel Kritenbrink travelled to Beijing this week -- a rare visit to China by a senior US diplomat as Washington seeks to allay tensions between the rival powers.

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