In a pivotal meeting at the 31st APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting in Lima, Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden reaffirmed their dedication to maintaining stable and cooperative China-U.S. relations. The leaders emphasized the importance of dialogue and mutual respect in navigating the complexities of their bilateral ties.
President Xi highlighted seven key principles to guide the relationship, including the need for a correct strategic perception, treating each other as equals, and avoiding actions that challenge core interests and red lines. He stressed that containing China is unwise and underscored China's commitment to honoring its words and building trust.
President Biden echoed these sentiments, describing the China-U.S. relationship as the most important in the world. He expressed the United States' commitment to the one-China policy and emphasized that the U.S. does not seek a new Cold War or to change China's system. Both leaders agreed on the importance of expanding cooperation in areas such as climate change, artificial intelligence (AI), and counternarcotics.
The two presidents also discussed the significance of people-to-people exchanges and the role of both nations in addressing global challenges. By upholding mutual respect and working together, Xi and Biden aim to inject positive energy into the world and ensure a peaceful coexistence that benefits not only their own countries but humanity as a whole.
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President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima
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