King Jung says "New Crossroads in China-US Relations... Biden Must Step Up for Dialogue"

by Jo Youjin

Published 02 Jan.2021 13:51(KST)

[Asia Economy Reporter Yujin Jo] Wang Yi, China's State Councilor and Foreign Minister, urged the Joe Biden administration to actively engage in dialogue with China to restore US-China relations.

In a New Year's interview with the state-run Xinhua News Agency and CCTV, Wang said, "Recently, Sino-US relations have fallen into an unprecedented predicament, and the fundamental cause lies with the US rulers," adding, "They harbor serious discriminatory attitudes toward China."

He continued, "The US rulers regard China as the greatest threat and have pursued a completely misguided China policy," pointing out, "This poses a serious threat to the interests of both peoples and the world, and it is bound to fail."

Wang suggested that the current period, ahead of the Biden administration's inauguration, is a new crossroads for Sino-US relations, and the new administration should resume dialogue and restore bilateral relations to a normal track.

He also emphasized, "Sino-US relations have already reached a new crossroads and are in a situation where a new window of hope can be opened," adding, "China maintains a stable and consistent policy toward the US."

He stressed, "China wants to develop together with the US," and "hopes to form Sino-US relations based on cooperation, collaboration, and stability."

Wang added, "We want to coexist peacefully with the US and walk the path of cooperation and common prosperity," and "we hope the US respects the social system and development path chosen by the Chinese people, as well as the legitimate rights pursued by the Chinese people."

Targeting anti-China forces within the US, he said, "We know that some individuals in the US are worried about China's rapid development," but criticized, "However, the most sustainable way to lead the world is to develop oneself, not to hinder the development of other countries."