Xi Jinping to Biden: "There is Light Amid Hardship"

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[Asia Economy Beijing=Special Correspondent Jo Young-shin] China's state-run Xinhua News Agency reported on the morning of the 10th that President Xi Jinping had a phone call with U.S. President Joe Biden. Xinhua stated that the two leaders engaged in candid communication on mutual interests including China-U.S. relations. This is the first direct call between President Xi and President Biden in seven months since February.

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According to Xinhua, President Xi expressed condolences to the Americans affected by the hurricane during the call with President Biden.

President Xi then told President Biden, "The China policy adopted by the U.S. has caused serious difficulties in China-U.S. relations," adding, "This is not in line with the common interests of the Chinese and American people." He also emphasized that China is the largest developing country and the U.S. is the largest developed country, and that the future and destiny of the world depend on the relationship between the two countries. President Xi added, "A China-U.S. confrontation would bring disaster not only to the two countries but to the entire world."

During the conversation with President Biden, President Xi also quoted an ancient poem saying, "There is light amid hardship." He said the international community faces many common problems and expressed the desire to reset China-U.S. relations to the starting point. He stated that if the two countries quickly take the right path, it will bring better benefits not only to the peoples of both countries but to all humanity worldwide.

President Xi then explained China's position on environmental issues such as climate change and told President Biden that China will actively assume its international responsibilities.

He added, "Only by respecting the core interests of both countries and properly managing differences can cooperation be promoted on climate change, epidemic prevention and control, economic recovery, and major international and regional issues."

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In response, President Biden stated, "The world is changing rapidly," and said, "The U.S.-China relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world." President Biden further said, "There is no reason for the two countries to clash due to competition," and "The United States has no intention of changing the One-China policy."

He added, "The U.S. wants more candid exchanges and constructive dialogue with China, and is willing to put the U.S.-China relationship back on a normal track through this."

Xinhua reported that the two leaders had in-depth communication not only on China-U.S. relations but also on major international issues, and agreed to have broad dialogues going forward.

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