Chinese Premier Li Qiang said the US and China should cooperate rather than try to deter a rival. TASS.
“I’ve noticed that in recent years some in the US have been fueling the talk about cutting ties with China. Sometimes this topic gets a lot of attention in the media. However, I don’t know how many people can actually benefit from it,” said Li Qiang.
He pointed to the massive bilateral trade between the countries – $760 billion.
Previously recognizedUS President Joe Biden said his administration plans to allocate about $9.1 billion in 2024 to contain China in the Asia-Pacific region.
The focus will be on strengthening China’s control in the region, with measures that demonstrate the Ministry of Defense’s long-term interest in the Indo-Pacific region.