Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of dialogue and cooperation in China-U.S. relations during his congratulatory letter to the 2024 gala dinner of the U.S.-China Business Council (USCBC).
Xi extended his congratulations to the council and its members, sending sincere greetings to those in the United States who have supported business cooperation between the two nations. Highlighting that the China-U.S. relationship is one of the most significant globally, he noted its impact not only on the immediate interests of both peoples but also on the future of humanity.
Stressing that both countries stand to gain from cooperation and lose from confrontation, Xi expressed China’s readiness to maintain communication with the United States to expand cooperation, manage differences, and explore sustainable coexistence in the new era. He emphasized the importance of realizing long-term peace for the benefit of both countries and the world.
Economic and trade relations, pivotal to bilateral ties, were highlighted by Xi as areas with substantial cooperation potential due to the closely intertwined interests of the two nations. He advocated for handling differences through equal-footed consultation and expanding cooperation based on complementary advantages.
Xi underscored that openness is a key driver for human civilization and progress, describing it as the path to prosperity and development for every country. He reaffirmed China’s commitment to opening up, improving its market-oriented, law-based, and world-class business environment, and continuing to liberalize trade and investment.
He also expressed hope that the USCBC and supporters from all sectors would continue to back China-U.S. relations, participate actively in Chinese modernization, and collaborate to foster openness, cooperation, and mutual benefit, contributing to the steady and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
On the same day, U.S. President Joe Biden also sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 gala dinner of the USCBC, signaling a mutual recognition of the importance of the relationship.
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