U.S. official reiterates one-China policy in Beijing

Steinberg, along with National Security Council Senior Director for Asian Affairs Jeff Bader, visited China March 2-3.

During the visit, the two had talks with senior Chinese officials, including Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, according to Philip Crowley, assistant secretary of the Bureau of Public Affairs.

The Chinese side raised the Taiwan issue in the talks and Steinberg and Bader responded by reiterating that Washington has followed a consistent approach based on its one China policy, Crowley said in a daily press briefing.

Steinberg and Bader said Washington adheres to the three U.S.-China communiques and the Taiwan Relations Act and expects a peaceful resolution of the differences across the Taiwan Strait, according to Crowley.

Other issues discussed included Iran's and North Korea's nuclear programs, economic, trade and market access, and climate change, Crowley said.

The two sides agreed on the high importance each attaches to bilateral relations and their commitment to building a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship, he added.

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