China Urges U.S. to Respect 'Red Lines' on Taiwan to Enable Cooperation

The U.S. must accept China's "red lines" on issues like Taiwan to enable cooperation on global challenges, said a top Chinese diplomat.

China's "red lines" include respect for its political system, economic model, and sovereignty over Taiwan.

Tensions are high amid a trade war, tech feud, and U.S. criticism of China's policies in Xinjiang and Hong Kong.

The diplomat criticized the U.S. for making China a "scapegoat" and said aspirations of China's people drive its foreign policy.

A China expert said Biden and Xi should aim to meet soon and appoint envoys to improve relations before 2024 politics interferes.