It's necessary for high-level Chinese, American officials to maintain contact in appropriate way: FM spokesperson-- Beijing Review

It's necessary for high-level Chinese, American officials to maintain contact in appropriate way: FM spokesperson

· 2025-01-22 · Source: Xinhua News Agency

It's necessary for high-level Chinese and American officials to maintain contact in an appropriate way, Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson Guo Jiakun said on January 21.

The spokesperson made the remarks at a daily press briefing when asked if China will consider dropping the sanctions against Secretary of State Marco Rubio, who was sanctioned by China in 2020 and has been confirmed as the next secretary of state under the Trump administration.

"China will firmly defend national interests," Guo said, noting that in the meantime, it's necessary for high-level Chinese and American officials to maintain contact in an appropriate way.

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