Original title: Xi Jinping talks on the phone with US President Biden
CCTV News (News Broadcast) : On the morning of Chinese New Year’s Eve on February 11, President Xi Jinping had a phone conversation with US President Biden. The two heads of state visited each other on the Chinese New Year of the Ox and exchanged in-depth views on bilateral relations and major international and regional issues.
Biden wished the Chinese people a happy New Year and prosperity and development. Xi Jinping once again congratulated Biden on his official inauguration as President of the United States and wished the people of China and the United States a happy Chinese New Year and a prosperous Year of the Ox.
Xi Jinping pointed out that one of the most important events in international relations over the past half century has been the restoration and development of Sino-US relations. Although there have been many twists and turns and difficulties during the period, the overall progress has continued and fruitful results have been achieved, benefiting the people of the two countries, and also promoting world peace, stability and prosperity. Cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both, and struggle will hurt both. Cooperation is the only correct choice for both parties. Sino-US cooperation can accomplish many major events that benefit both countries and the world. Sino-US confrontation is definitely a disaster for both countries and the world.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China-US relations are currently at an important juncture. Promoting the healthy and stable development of China-US relations is the common expectation of the two peoples and the international community. You said that the greatest feature of America is possibility. I hope that this possibility now develops in a direction conducive to the improvement of bilateral relations. The two countries should work together and meet each other halfway, uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, promote the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations, and bring more tangibility to the two peoples. The interests of the People’s Republic of China will make due contributions to fighting the new crown pneumonia epidemic, promoting world economic recovery, and maintaining regional peace and stability.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China and the United States will have different views on some issues. The key is to respect each other, treat each other as equals, and properly manage and handle them in a constructive manner. The diplomatic departments of the two countries can have in-depth communication on a wide range of issues in bilateral relations and major international and regional issues. The economic, financial, law enforcement, and military departments of the two countries can also have more contacts. China and the United States should re-establish various dialogue mechanisms to accurately understand each other’s policy intentions and avoid misunderstanding and misjudgment. It is necessary to distinguish which differences are, and to manage them well; and which are meaningful for cooperation, and work together to promote cooperation on the track. Taiwan, Hong Kong-related issues, and Xinjiang-related issues are China’s internal affairs, which are related to China’s sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States should respect China’s core interests and act cautiously.
Xi Jinping emphasized that facing the current international situation full of uncertainties, China and the United States, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, bear special international responsibilities and obligations. The two sides should follow the trend of the world, jointly maintain peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region, and make historic contributions to promoting world peace and development.
Biden said that China is a country with a long history and great civilization, and the Chinese people are great people. The United States and China should avoid conflicts and can cooperate in a wide range of fields such as climate change. The US is willing to conduct frank and constructive dialogues with China in a spirit of mutual respect, so as to enhance mutual understanding and avoid misunderstanding and misjudgment.
The capitals of the two countries believe that today’s call will send a positive signal to the world, and the two sides agreed to maintain close contact on Sino-US relations and issues of common concern.
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