It was sufficient for Wang and Sullivan to engage in a truly deep discussion on a broad range of issues. Wang is the most experienced diplomat in the foreign ministry and considered the most suitable to take on Sullivan. Having met many times, Wang and Sullivan are no strangers to each other. As China and the US agree to step up bilateral exchanges, each has its own geopolitical and domestic factors to consider. Wang flew to Moscow immediately after the Malta meeting.

Source: The Standard September 21, 2023 03:06 UTC