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On October 8, Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Zhao Lijian presided over a regular press conference. A CCTV reporter from the main station asks a question. I would like to know about the possible meeting between the heads of China and the United States. Please tell us about the situation.
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In this regard, Zhao Lijian introduced that in accordance with the spirit of the call between the two heads of state on September 10, Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Committee for Foreign Affairs, met with Sullivan, National Security Affairs Assistant to the President of the United States, in Zurich, Switzerland. The two sides exchanged comprehensive, candid and in-depth views on Sino-US relations and international and regional issues of common concern. During the call, the two heads of state agreed to continue to maintain regular contact through various means.In order to implement the consensus of the two heads of state on the call, Yang Jiechi and Sullivan discussed holding a video meeting between the two heads of state before the end of the year。
Zhao Lijian said,The meeting was constructive and helpful to enhance mutual understanding。
Yang Jiechi pointed out that whether China and the United States can properly handle their relations has a bearing on the fundamental interests of the two countries and their peoples, as well as the future and destiny of the world. Cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both countries and the world. The confrontation between China and the United States will cause serious damage to both countries and the world. The United States should deeply understand the nature of mutual benefit and win-win relations between the two countries, and correctly understand China’s domestic and foreign policies and strategic intentions. China opposes using “competition” to define Sino-US relations.
Yang Jiechi said that China attaches importance to President Biden’s recent positive statements on Sino-US relations. He noted that the US has stated that it has no intention of containing China’s development and will not engage in a “new cold war”. He hopes that the US will adopt a rational and pragmatic policy toward China and work with China to respect each other’s core interests. To address major concerns, follow the path of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation between China and the United States.
Zhao Lijian said that Director Yang Jiechi also expounded China’s solemn position on issues related to Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang, Tibet, sea, and human rights, and requested the United States to truly respect China’s sovereignty, security and development interests, and stop using the above issues to interfere in China’s internal affairs. .
Zhao Lijian said that the two sides agreed to take action to implement the spirit of the call between the two heads of state on September 10, strengthen strategic communication, properly manage differences, avoid conflicts and confrontation, seek mutual benefit and win-win results, and work together to push China-US relations back on the right track of healthy and stable development. .
October 7, local time, in the United StatesState CouncilDuring the regular briefing, a reporter asked whether there have been any real changes in Sino-US relations after the second meeting between the two top leaders in Switzerland.AmericaState CouncilPress spokesperson Ned Price said that the relationship between the United States and China is multi-faceted and uncertain. There are competition and confrontation as well as areas for cooperation. The United States hopes to engage in constructive dialogue with China in the future. To reduce friction in this relationship and promote cooperation in some areas.
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