Energy News  
TRADE WARS
China top diplomat says US talks 'helpful' but differences remain: Xinhua
by AFP Staff Writers
Beijing (AFP) March 19, 2021

Top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi said the first talks between Beijing and US President Joe Biden's administration were "candid, constructive and helpful," but warned that differences remain, state news agency Xinhua reported early Saturday.

The two days of talks between the world's top two economies, held in Alaska on Thursday and Friday, began in acrimony, with both delegations launching broadsides over human rights and geopolitical ambitions.

Yang sounded a positive note as the talks wrapped up, but noted "there are still some important differences between the two sides," according to Xinhua.

Foreign Minister Wang Yi said China still hopes the United States will meet Beijing "halfway," adding that respect for each other's "core interests" is vital and "the door for China-US dialogue would be always open" if those ideas are upheld.

He also warned Washington not to "underestimate China's determination to safeguard its national sovereignty, security and development interests," Xinhua said.

Talks with Chinese 'tough and direct': senior US official
Anchorage (AFP) March 19, 2021 - The first talks between President Joe Biden's administration and China were "tough and direct" but found some areas where the rival superpowers' interests coincide, US diplomats said Friday after their meetings ended.

The broad-based talks opened with fireworks Friday as the top diplomats from both sides castigated the other for aggressive actions that were disruptive to global stability.

After three sessions Thursday and early Friday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said the American side was candid about its concerns over Beijing's behavior toward Hong Kong and Taiwan and its actions in cyberspace.

The Chinese side was defensive as expected, he said.

"But we were also able to have a very candid conversation over these many hours on an expansive agenda," said Blinken.

"On Iran, on North Korea. On Afghanistan on climate, our interests intersect."

The talks, two months into the administration of US President Joe Biden, were set up as an exchange of views, and no agreements of pacts were expected.

"We expected to have tough and direct talks on a wide range of issues, and that's exactly what he had," said White House National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan.

"We are clear-eyed coming out, and we will go back to Washington to take stock of where we are," he said.

"We'll continue to consult with allies and partners on the way forward."

Top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi said the talks were 'candid, constructive, helpful' after the two-day meeting in Anchorage, Alaska, according to Chinese state media Xinhua.


Related Links
Global Trade News


Thanks for being here;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5 Billed Monthly


paypal only


TRADE WARS
Tough talk at first face-to-face US, China meeting in Biden era
Anchorage (AFP) March 19, 2021
US and Chinese diplomats clashed Thursday in their first face-to-face talks since President Joe Biden took office, with the world's top two powers each digging in on a laundry list of issues on which they diverge broadly as the meeting opened in Alaska. China's actions "threaten the rules-based order that maintains global stability," US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said at the opening of the two-day meeting in Anchorage. The US side will "discuss our deep concerns with actions by China, inc ... read more

Comment using your Disqus, Facebook, Google or Twitter login.



Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

TRADE WARS
UK CO2 emissions halved since 1990: study

Germany hits climate target thanks to pandemic

When green energy is the 'default' choice consumers stay loyal to renewables

UK banks face climate conflicts of interest: study

TRADE WARS
Understanding imperfections in fusion magnets

New approach to thermal protection in outdoor wearable electronics

Material from Russia will triple the capacity of lithium-ion batteries

Wartsila's flexible floating energy storage system bolsters Philippine power grid

TRADE WARS
TechnipFMC enters partnership with Magnora to develop floating offshore wind projects

Field study shows icing can cost wind turbines up to 80% of power production

BP enters UK offshore wind sector

Denmark moves forward on North Sea 'energy island'

TRADE WARS
New perovskite fabrication method for solar cells paves way to large-scale production

Seeing both sides of light collection

Study finds plants would grow well in solar cell greenhouses

Sunlight Financial secures 2B in solar financing through expanded partnership with Tech CU

TRADE WARS
Detecting nuclear power pollution separate from global fall out

Nuclear power is important for a decarbonized, resilient energy system

Putin, Erdogan launch new phase of Turkish nuclear power plant

UAE to host IAEA's most complex nuclear crisis drill

TRADE WARS
Genome scalpel invented for industrial microalgae to efficiently turn CO2 into biofuel

Double-duty catalyst generates hydrogen fuel while cleaning up wastewater

Aviation leaders launch sustainable-fuel emissions study on a commercial passenger jet

Huge potential for electronic textiles made with new cellulose thread

TRADE WARS
UK energy giants pivot towards cleaner fuels

Canada opposition chief calls climate change 'real'; party says no

Environmental groups file complaint against Chevron's green claims

UK's oil consultant contract for climate talks sparks concern

TRADE WARS
Europe's droughts since 2015 'worst in 2,000 years'

The number that could shift climate action into overdrive

Pentagon working group to address climate change as national security threat

US to unveil Paris climate pact commitments in April









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.