China, "Honest and Constructive Dialogue, Differences Reconfirmed"
After Alaska 2+2 Talks, Yang Jiechi Pledges Efforts for Healthy and Stable Bilateral Development
Wang Yi: "China's Determination to Safeguard Sovereignty, Security, and Development Interests Must Not Be Underestimated"
[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the Chinese Communist Party in charge of diplomacy, stated on the 19th (local time) regarding the US-China Alaska high-level (2+2) talks that "we had an honest, constructive, and beneficial conversation." However, he added that it was confirmed that differences still exist between China and the US.
In an interview with Chinese media such as CCTV and Xinhua News Agency after the conclusion of the US high-level (2+2) talks, Yang said, "Both sides should handle China-US relations based on the principles of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, and strive to develop China-US relations along a healthy and stable path."
He continued, "China will firmly protect its sovereignty, security, and development interests," emphasizing, "China's development and growth cannot be stopped."
Wang Yi, State Councilor and Foreign Minister in charge of diplomacy, said, "Because dialogue is better than confrontation, China sincerely engaged in dialogue," but added, "Dialogue must be conducted in the spirit of mutual respect, recognizing differences while finding common ground."
Minister Wang also stressed, "The United States should not underestimate the will of the Chinese people to safeguard their sovereignty, security, and development interests," and emphasized, "China's attitude toward the development of China-US relations is clear."
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He added, "We hope to meet with the United States to respect and accommodate each other's core interests and major concerns," and "Based on this, China will always keep the door to dialogue open."
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