This file photo dated Nov 14, 2022 shows the national flags of China and the United States in Bali, Indonesia. (PHOTO / XINHUA)

BEIJING — China and the United States held a new round of foreign policy planning consultation on Feb 27 in Shanghai.

According to Chinese Foreign Ministry, Miao Deyu, assistant foreign minister and director-general of the Department of Policy Planning, and Salman Ahmed, director of the US Secretary of State's policy planning staff, held the consultation.

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The two sides had candid, in-depth and constructive communication on respective foreign policies, international situation and regional hotspot issues.