Top Chinese diplomat calls for China, US to restore relationship

Chinese State Councilor Yang Jiechi. Photo by Kimimasa MAYAMA / various sources / AFP

BEIJING — Top Chinese diplomat Yang Jiechi called on Tuesday for China and the United States to restore their relationship to a predictable and constructive track of development.

Yang, the highest ranking Chinese leader to speak on China-US relations since the Biden administration took office, spoke at an online forum organized by the National Committee on US-China Relations on Tuesday morning Beijing time, Monday night Eastern Standard Time.