Washington, DC [US], US Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell is set to welcome China's Vice Foreign Minister Ma Zhaoxu in Washington today (Thursday), Voice of America (VOA) reports. The aim of the talks is to maintain open communication channels to prevent miscalculations and unintended conflicts, especially in times of current tension. The two officials are expected to hold one-on-one discussions for two hours, after which they will have lunch. At the State Department later in the afternoon, US Deputy National Security Adviser John Finer will continue discussions with China's vice foreign minister, VOA reports. Ma Zhaoxu's visit follows US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Shanghai and Beijing in April.According to officials, this builds on the US's intensified diplomacy with the PRC to responsibly manage competition in the relationship, even in areas where the two countries disagree. As we continue to take action to defend our interests and values ​​and those of our allies and partners, we continue to work one-on-one with PR to clearly and directly communicate our position and intentions and make progress on bilateral, regional issues. Also using diplomacy. and global issues that matter to the American people and the world,” a State Department spokesperson said. A spokesperson for China's Foreign Ministry said Ma would also hold talks and dialogue with representatives of various sectors in the US during his visit from May 30 to June 2. During Blinken's visit to Beijing last month, he expressed serious concerns regarding China's support.As for Russia's defense industry, the Chinese leader warned that Washington could impose sanctions over the matter, VOA reports. However, China defended its approach towards Russia, saying it was merely a major trading partner engaging in normal economic exchanges. Earlier on Wednesday, Campbell reiterated US warnings. He said Chinese support is helping revive Russia's military capabilities, including long-range missiles, artillery, drones and battlefield tracking. During his visit to Brussels, the State Department's second-highest diplomat stressed the "urgent need to send a message" to European and NATO countries. A collective message of concern to China about its actions, which we think are creating instability in the heart of Europe, the latest US-China talks coming just days after China held massive two-day military exercises Which includes 111 aircraft.VOA reported that there are 46 naval vessels around Taiwan. Additionally, Washington has urged Beijing to exercise restraint and reaffirmed the importance of maintaining peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. Meanwhile, on May 23, US Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for China Mark Lambert of Taiwan met virtually with Hong Liang, the PRC's Director General of Maritime Affairs. During the meeting, US official Lambert expressed deep concern regarding the People's Liberation Army's joint military exercises in the Taiwan Strait around Taiwan.