China: "45th Anniversary of China-US Diplomatic Relations... Success of Both Countries is an Opportunity for Each Other"

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs emphasized that "the success of China and the United States is an opportunity for each other" while commemorating the 45th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

On the 2nd, a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated in a commemorative statement for the 45th anniversary of China-US diplomatic relations that "both sides can achieve mutual success and common prosperity." The United States and China established official ambassador-level diplomatic relations on January 1, 1979.

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The spokesperson explained that the trade volume between the two countries, which was only 2.5 billion dollars 45 years ago, increased to 760 billion dollars as of 2022, and mutual investment rose from zero to over 260 billion dollars during the same period.

He added, "China and the United States have engaged in beneficial cooperation on many international and regional issues and global problems," and "history proves that the development of China-US relations has promoted the welfare of the peoples of both countries and contributed to world peace and stability."

He also stated, "China's policy toward the United States is consistent and clear in mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation," adding, "This is an experience drawn from the history of China-US relations and the path for the two countries to get along well, aligning with the trend of the times and the common interests of both countries."

Referring to the outcomes of the summit between U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping held in San Francisco last November, he also emphasized the implementation of the agreed matters. The spokesperson said, "China sincerely hopes to implement the San Francisco agreement and its outcomes together with the United States and seeks to establish correct perceptions and effectively manage differences of opinion."

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