BEIJING, 05 November 2021, (TON): The United States and China, following the summit scheduled for the end of the year, may announce the resumption of the work of the consulates of the two countries and the easing of visa restrictions, Politico writes, citing sources in the American administration.

According to the interlocutors of the publication, after several months of escalation of tensions in bilateral relations, Washington and Beijing are considering the virtual summit of the leaders of the two countries, Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, as an opportunity to restart bilateral relations.

Politico said “no major breakthroughs are expected during the meeting, but sources say agreements to reopen consulates and ease visa restrictions are likely to be announced.”

According to sources “both sides expect that the upcoming summit will lead to “the removal of accumulated tensions.”

However, significant progress on sensitive issues, including violations of human rights in Xinjiang and the restoration of the rule of law in Hong Kong, is not expected.