In a significant diplomatic engagement, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima on the afternoon of November 16 local time. The leaders discussed the importance of maintaining stable and cooperative China-U.S. relations, emphasizing the need to explore the right path for the two major countries to coexist peacefully.
President Xi expressed his pleasure at meeting President Biden once again, reflecting on the ups and downs that have marked China-U.S. relations over the past four years. Despite challenges, Xi highlighted that under the stewardship of both leaders, fruitful dialogues and cooperative efforts have kept the relationship stable overall.
Drawing on the 45-year history of diplomatic ties between China and the U.S., Xi emphasized that treating each other as partners and friends, seeking common ground while setting aside differences, and supporting each other's success could lead to considerable progress in bilateral relations. Conversely, viewing each other as rivals and engaging in adversarial competition could destabilize and hinder the relationship.
Addressing global challenges, Xi noted that humanity faces unprecedented issues in a turbulent world characterized by frequent conflicts and compound problems. He insisted that major-country competition should not dominate the current era, advocating instead for solidarity and cooperation as the keys to overcoming global difficulties.
In the context of a new wave of scientific and technological revolutions and industrial transformations, Xi stated that decoupling and supply-chain disruptions are not solutions. Instead, only mutually beneficial cooperation can drive common development. He also criticized the "small yard, high fences" approach, advocating for openness and sharing as means to advance global well-being.
President Xi underscored the critical importance of a stable China-U.S. relationship, describing it as the world's most important bilateral relationship. He stressed that such stability is essential not only for the Chinese and American peoples but also for the future of humanity as a whole. Xi called on both nations to prioritize the well-being of their peoples and the international community, seeking long-term, peaceful coexistence.
Referring to the recent U.S. election, Xi reiterated China's commitment to a stable, healthy, and sustainable relationship with the United States, grounded in mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. He reaffirmed China's unwavering position on safeguarding its sovereignty, security, and development interests while expressing readiness to work with the U.S. government to maintain dialogue, expand cooperation, and manage differences for the benefit of both nations.
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President Xi Jinping meets with U.S. President Joe Biden in Lima
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