Senior Chinese, U.S. officials held candid, in-depth, substantive and constructive discussions on ways to remove obstacles in and stabilize China-U.S. relations.

Wang Yi, a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the CPC Central Committee, meets with U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in Vienna, Austria, May 10, 2023. (Photo/Xinhua)

Vienna - Wang Yi, director of the Office of the Foreign Affairs Commission of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and U.S. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan had candid, in-depth, substantive and constructive discussions on bilateral ties here on Wednesday and Thursday.

The two sides held discussions in Vienna on ways to remove obstacles in and stabilize China-U.S. relations.

Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, elaborated on China's solemn position on the Taiwan question in a comprehensive way.

The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in the Asia-Pacific region, Ukraine and other international and regional issues of shared interest.

Both sides agreed to continue to make good use of this channel of strategic communication.