Biden "Does Not Support Taiwan Independence" · Xi Jinping "No G2 Clash Should Occur"

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[Asia Economy Reporter Cho Hyun-ui] U.S. President Joe Biden stated on the 15th (local time) that "the United States does not support Taiwan independence."

According to China's state-run CCTV, President Biden said during his first virtual summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the same day, "The United States has long and consistently implemented the 'One China' policy."

He added, "The United States hopes to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait and the region," and "does not seek to oppose China through regime change or strengthening alliances." He also emphasized, "The United States makes it clear that it has no intention of clashing with China."

President Xi proposed three principles for coexistence between the two countries: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and cooperation and 'win-win' (sangsaeng).

He stressed, "The Earth is big enough for China and the United States to develop together," and said, "Let's not play a zero-sum game." He continued, "China and the United States are two large ships sailing on the sea," adding, "To navigate through the storm together, both countries must firmly hold the helm and strive to avoid course deviations, loss of speed, or collisions."

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