Xi, Kissinger hold talks in Beijing
2023-07-20 HKT 13:52
CCTV hails Kissinger's role in opening up Sino-American ties. File photo: AP
President Xi Jinping met with veteran US diplomat Henry Kissinger in Beijing on Thursday.
"On July 20, President Xi Jinping met former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse," CCTV said, hailing the 100-year-old statesman's central role in opening up relations between China and the United States in the 1970s.
Kissinger has also met with top diplomat Wang Yi and Defence Minister Li Shangfu in the past few days while in Beijing
Kissinger served as US secretary of state and national security advisor in the administrations of presidents Richard Nixon and Gerald Ford, and played a key diplomatic role in normalising ties between Beijing and Washington.
Washington said it was aware of Kissinger's trip to China this week, but noted he was not acting on behalf of the US government.
Kissinger has visited China regularly since leaving office.
"Since 1971, Dr. Kissinger has visited China more than 100 times," CCTV said on Wednesday.
"On May 27 this year, the legendary diplomat celebrated his 100th birthday, and this visit is also his first trip to China since turning 100," it added. (AFP/Reuters)
