WASHINGTON, 20 November 2021, (TON): The US government wants to maintain open and clear lines of communication with Beijing. The coordinator for the Indian and Pacific Oceans at the National Security Council at the White House Kurt Campbell said on Friday at a conference organized by the Washington Institute for Peace.

He said “the first and most important thing is to have open, clear lines of communication.”

He noted that the importance of deep engagement within which the parties can discuss issues of disagreement, as well as “promising areas” where joint work is possible.

Campbell said “he also spoke about the need for interaction at the highest level. “Ensuring that there is an open, respectful line of communication between the two [leaders] is a vital part of our diplomacy.”

At the same time, he noted that the main characteristic of relations between the United States and China is now competition.

He added “we compete on all fronts. We believe in responsible and healthy competition.”

Chinese President Xi Ji-nping made it clear to B-iden at a video-conference summit that US foreign policy steps in the Asia-Pacific region (APR) in the security sphere “cause heartburn” in Beijing.