The top U.S. diplomat capped 2 days of meetings in Beijing by sitting down with China's leader, as both countries work to pull relations back from a 'low point.'
Xi said that the two sides had made progress and reached agreements on"some specific issues" without elaborating."This is very good," Xi said."I hope that through this visit, Mr. Secretary, you will make more positive contributions to stabilizing China-U.S. relation," Xi added.
Despite Blinken's presence in China, he and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues facing the planet's two largest economies. Instead, these officials have emphasized the importance of the two countries establishing and maintaining better lines of communication.
"The United States must ... respect China's sovereignty and territorial integrity and clearly oppose 'Taiwan independence,'" the statement added. Despite Blinken's presence in China, he and other U.S. officials had played down the prospects for any significant breakthroughs on the most vexing issues facing the planet's two largest economies.
One official in the room told CBS News' Margaret Brennan both sides agreed that they want to stop the downward spiral in the relationship but it is clear there are still profound differences.
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