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US-China calm may prove temporary: Former top-ranking diplomat

US-China calm may prove temporary: Former top-ranking diplomat

Washington, June 4 (IANS) The United States and China appear to be pursuing a period of stability in their relationship, driven largely by economic considerations, but the fundamental sources of friction between the world's two largest economies remain unchanged, former Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Nisha Desai Biswal has said. In an exclusive interview with IANS, Biswal said Washington's current approach towards Beijing is focused on managing tensions and creating a more predictable relationship, particularly ahead of politically significant events later this year. "I think the US right now is in a mode where it…
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