Al Mayadeen English

  • Ar
  • Es
Al Mayadeen English

Slogan

  • News
    • Politics
    • Economy
    • Sports
    • Arts&Culture
    • Health
    • Miscellaneous
    • Technology
    • Environment
  • Articles
    • Opinion
    • Analysis
    • Blog
    • Features
  • Videos
    • NewsFeed
    • Video Features
    • Explainers
    • TV
    • Digital Series
  • Infographs
  • In Pictures
  • • LIVE
News
  • Politics
  • Economy
  • Sports
  • Arts&Culture
  • Health
  • Miscellaneous
  • Technology
  • Environment
Articles
  • Opinion
  • Analysis
  • Blog
  • Features
Videos
  • NewsFeed
  • Video Features
  • Explainers
  • TV
  • Digital Series
Infographs
In Pictures
  • Africa
  • Asia
  • Asia-Pacific
  • Europe
  • Latin America
  • MENA
  • Palestine
  • US & Canada
BREAKING
Lebanon arrests man who fired on US embassy last week: Reuters citing security sources.
Bahrain announces the death of two of its soldiers participating in the coalition forces, including an officer, in an attack near the Saudi-Yemeni border and accuses Ansar Allah of being responsible.
Russian Foreign Ministry: Yesterday's bloodshed in Kosovo is a direct result of Prime Minister Kurti's policy of fueling the conflict and cleansing the region of Serbs.
The Israeli occupation forces opened fire at Palestinian protesters near the Separation Wall in eastern Gaza.
Russian Interior Ministry puts ICC Chair Piotr Hofmanski on wanted list
Ankara has not yet discussed with Moscow the proposal for a meeting of the heads of Russia, Turkey, Armenia and Azerbaijan, but there are plans: Diplomatic source in Ankara to Sputnik
Libyan Public Prosecutor’s Office: The body investigating the collapse of the Derna dams issues criminal cases against 16 officials
Al Mayadeen's correspondent: SDF announces a general lockdown in the area extending from the town of Al-Shuhail all the way to Al-Baghouz in the eastern countryside of Deir ez-Zor
Russian air defense destroys Ukrainian drone over Belgorod Region: Russian MoD
Egyptian Ministry of Water Resources: Ethiopia retracted from previously reached agreements within the framework of the negotiating process on the Renaissance Dam.

'Clear who is responsible for worsening relations: China FM to Blinken

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 14 Jun 2023 13:28

In a phone call with US Secretary of State, Anthony Blinken, tells Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang that the US seeks to "maintain open channels of communication."

  • An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017 (AP)
    An American flag is flown next to the Chinese national emblem during a welcome ceremony at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, Nov. 9, 2017 (AP)

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken held a phone call, on Wednesday, with Chinese Foreign Minister Qin Gang which "discussed ongoing efforts to maintain open channels of communication as well as bilateral and global issues."

The phone call took place ahead of Blinken's anticipated visit to Beijing which is set to take place on Sunday. Over the past years, the relations between Washington and Beijing have gravely deteriorated especially following the Taiwan debacle.

State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller also claimed that Blinken had underscored "the importance of maintaining open lines of communication to responsibly manage the US-PRC relationship to avoid miscalculation and conflict."

Read more: US attempting to oust China from undersea internet cable network  

Miller further added that the Secretary had "made clear the US would continue to use diplomatic engagements to raise areas of concern as well as areas of potential cooperation."

In turn, a readout by the Chinese Foreign Ministry stressed that Qin warned Blinken that relations between Beijing and Washington faced "new difficulties and challenges" since the start of 2023 highlighting that "it's clear who is responsible."

"China has always viewed and managed China-US relations in accordance with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation put forward by President Xi Jinping," Qin added.

US citizens evacuation plan from Taiwan in the works: The Messenger

Related News

State Dept approves $2bln loan to boost Poland's defense modernization

41% of Americans critical of US aid to Ukraine: Post-ABC poll

Sources have revealed to The Messenger that the United States government may be hashing up an evacuation plan for Americans in Taiwan.

According to an anonymous US intelligence official, the plan has been in the works for the last 6 months and has "heated up over the past two months or so," due to high tensions recently. 

“It’s nothing you wouldn’t read in the news,” the source explained. “Forces building up. China aligning with Russia on Ukraine.”

In April, Taiwan's Foreign Minister revealed that Taipei is preparing for a conflict with China in 2027.

Read more: Fear from 'growing Chinese influence' prompts US to rejoin UNESCO

The US administration has not publicly disclosed the plans and the request for comment was turned down by the State Department. Pentagon Spokesperson Lt. Col. Martin Meiners would not comment directly on the matter, but he did divulge that the US does not see a possible conflict as "imminent or inevitable."

According to the sources, the plan has been kept quiet due to it being a sensitive spot for the government of Taiwan. 

A former State Department official divulged that even "prudent planning" could have some people thinking something may be going on

Over 80,000 Americans lived in Taiwan in 2019. Mark Cancian, a senior counselor at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, assisted in the evacuation of Americans from Saigon in 1975. He noted that they are merely backup measures. “The fact that the U.S. is doing this doesn't mean that they expect there will be a war. It’s only a statement that there could be a war.”

If evacuations are required, hundreds of thousands of additional foreigners in Taiwan - as well as Taiwanese people - are likely to be on primary routes between any two sites, not including the hilly island's numerous tunnels.

Read more: Cuba slams reports of China 'spy' facility: 'Often US fabrications'

  • US
  • China
  • Qin Gang
  • Antony Blinken

Most Read

Russia destroyed leopard tank in Ukraine with fully-German crew

Russia destroyed leopard tank in Ukraine with fully-German crew

  • Europe
  • 23 Sep 2023
Ukrainian soldiers ride an APC on the front line near Bakhmut, in the Donetsk region, on June 5, 2023 (AP)

US sees Ukrainian army demoralized, no chance to win: Seymour Hersh

  • Europe
  • 21 Sep 2023
Blinken’s ‘Variable Geometry’ for a New Cold War

Blinken’s ‘Variable Geometry’ for a New Cold War

  • Analysis
  • 24 Sep 2023
Zelensky joins Canadian Parliament’s ovation to WWII Nazi soldier

Zelensky joins Canadian Parliament’s ovation to WWII Nazi soldier

  • US & Canada
  • 25 Sep 2023

Coverage

All
Morocco & Libya Disasters

Read Next

All
Yemeni Supreme Political Council leader Mahdi Al-Mashat
MENA

Yemeni SPC chief says Saudi-led coalition must build trust with Yemen

In this April 20, 2015 file photo, Saudi soldiers fire artillery near Saudi border with Yemen in Jazan, Saudi Arabia (AP Photo/Hasan Jamali, File)
MENA

Bahrain: Two soldiers killed in drone attack along Saudi-Yemen border

Saudi delegation to arrive in Ramallah, meet with president Abbas
Palestine

Saudi delegation to arrive in Ramallah, meet with Abbas

Flags of Russia and North Korea are seen in front of the central railway station in Vladivostok, Russia, Wednesday, April 24, 2019. (AP)
Asia Pacific

DPRK rebukes S. Korean President for criticizing Moscow cooperation

Al Mayadeen English

Al Mayadeen is an Arab Independent Media Satellite Channel.

All Rights Reserved

  • Privacy Policy
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Authors
Android
iOS