Wang Yi: "This Summit Marks a Milestone and Major Event in China-US Relations"

Wang Yi, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chinese Communist Party and Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the 15th (local time) in San Francisco, USA, described the US-China summit as "a milestone in the history of China-US relations and a significant event."

At a press briefing held after the summit, Minister Wang said, "The meeting between the two leaders was very excellent, comprehensive, and in-depth." When asked about the characteristics of this summit, he emphasized that it demonstrated strategy, history, and leadership.

Wang Yi, Director of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Chinese Communist Party and Minister of Foreign Affairs, is holding a press briefing on the 15th (local time) in San Francisco, USA, following the US-China summit. (Photo by CCTV China)

Regarding the strategic nature of the meeting, he said, "President Biden sent a separate invitation for a summit to President Xi, not in the form of a bilateral meeting during APEC," adding, "In terms of the uniqueness of the meeting, the attention from both China and the US and the international community, and the importance of the meeting itself, it can be said to be a strategic and deeply influential summit."

He also emphasized, "This summit was held at a critical stage in China-US relations, and the international community needs a stable China-US relationship more than ever," and "President Xi’s visit to the US after six years and the summit after one year highlighted the historical inheritance and contemporary value of China-US diplomacy." He continued, "As President Xi and President Biden have maintained a long-standing friendly exchange, this will be a milestone in the history of China-US relations and a significant event in today’s international relations."

Furthermore, he said, "The two leaders sat down together and, through in-depth exchanges, presented opinions on the most prominent issues such as establishing a correct understanding of each other, appropriately managing differences, and promoting dialogue and cooperation," adding, "Regarding global challenges such as the Israel-Palestine conflict, the Ukraine crisis, climate change, and artificial intelligence (AI), they sought ways for the two great powers to coexist properly through comprehensive communication." Minister Wang added, "China and the US clarified their responsibilities as major powers and proposed a future-oriented 'San Francisco Vision,' providing direction for the healthy, stable, and sustainable development of China-US relations."

When asked about the perspectives and positions President Xi focused on explaining during the summit, he said, "He fully explained the position on the stable improvement of relations." He added, "Whether China and the US are partners or competitors, whether they cooperate for mutual benefit or confront each other, is a fundamental issue that must not be overturned by mistakes," explaining, "President Xi pointed out that history is the best textbook and reality is the best awakening." He emphasized, "If the two countries become partners, actively act on cooperative agendas that benefit both sides, and create a virtuous cycle in international and multilateral consultation venues, the future of China-US relations will be bright."

He continued, "President Xi said that although the US and China have different histories, cultures, and social systems, they must communicate, and it is unrealistic to try to change the other side," adding, "He pointed out that no one can bear conflicts and confrontations." He explained, "Regarding how to get along properly, it is to adhere to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and these three principles are not only important experiences in China-US relations but also profound lessons and should be the direction of joint efforts by both sides."

In addition, Minister Wang said that President Xi cited the 'five pillars' for the stable development of bilateral relations as jointly establishing correct perceptions, effectively managing differences, promoting mutually beneficial cooperation, exchanging responsibilities as major powers, and promoting cultural exchanges.

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