China says "Both countries are maintaining communication" amid possibility of US-China summit

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[Asia Economy Reporter Bu Aeri] China announced on the 10th that it is maintaining communication regarding the possibility of the first face-to-face summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping.

Zhao Lijian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said at a regular briefing that in relation to President Biden's expressed intention to meet President Xi at the Group of Twenty (G20) summit, "The leaders of China and the U.S. maintain routine relations in various forms," and "China values the U.S. proposal for the two leaders to hold a meeting in Bali."

Regarding President Biden's mention of the red lines between the two countries, Spokesperson Zhao stated, "China's position toward the U.S. is consistent and clear," adding, "We strive to realize mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation with the U.S., while firmly safeguarding our sovereignty, security, and development interests."

He continued, "The Taiwan issue is a core interest among China's core interests, the 'One China' principle is the political foundation of China-U.S. relations, and the three China-U.S. joint communiqu?s (including the establishment of diplomatic relations communiqu?) are the most important guardrails of bilateral relations."

Spokesperson Zhao also asserted, "What the U.S. should do is stop distorting the One China principle, respect other countries' sovereignty and territorial integrity, abide by the basic norms of international relations that prohibit interference in internal affairs, and return to the three China-U.S. joint communiqu?s and the One China principle."

On economic matters, he emphasized, "The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win cooperation," urging, "The U.S. should stop politicizing and ideologizing economic and trade issues and protect market economy rules and the international trade system through concrete actions."

Furthermore, he stressed, "The U.S. should reasonably manage and control differences with China, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, avoid misunderstandings and misjudgments, and ensure that China-U.S. relations return to a healthy and stable development track."

When asked about President Xi's attendance at the G20 summit, Spokesperson Zhao replied, "There is no announcement at this time," adding, "Please continue to pay attention."

Earlier, on the 9th (local time), President Biden stated that he would hold the first face-to-face summit with President Xi at the G20 summit in Bali, Indonesia, saying he would discuss "each other's red lines."

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