The White House aide's visit occurs against the backdrop of rising tensions between China and Japan, as well as the Philippines, over the South China Sea.,,
U.S. National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has met with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, as Beijing faces escalating security disputes with key American allies. On Monday, Japan scrambled fighter jets in response to a Chinese military aircraft's incursion into its airspace, involving a military spy plane.
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At a news conference on Tuesday, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshimasa Hayashi condemned the recent airspace breach by a Chinese military aircraft, stating that it was "not only a serious violation of Japan’s sovereignty but also a threat to our security."
Meanwhile, the Philippine defense chief accused China of being the "biggest disruptor" of peace in Southeast Asia. This accusation followed a week of confrontations between Chinese and Philippine ships near a disputed shoal in the South China Sea.
Jake Sullivan, the U.S. National Security Adviser, arrived at Beijing’s Capital Airport just before 2 p.m. (06:00 GMT), where he was greeted by U.S. Ambassador to China Nicholas Burns and Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs official Yang Tao. Sullivan later met with China's top diplomat, Wang Yi, at a resort on the northern outskirts of Beijing.
During their meeting, Wang Yi emphasized the importance of China-U.S. relations, acknowledging the "twists and turns" the relationship has taken. "I hope, as always, the communication will be not only strategic but also substantive and, at the same time, very constructive," Wang said.
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