Wang Yi Meets Trump Aide, Emphasizes Need to Seek Path for U.S.-China Coexistence

Daines: "Easing Tensions, Not Decoupling, Is Needed"

China Urges Respect for Core Interests and Proper Management of Differences

Trump Expected to Visit China on May 14-15

China’s top diplomat, ahead of an upcoming U.S.-China summit, met with a close aide to U.S. President Donald Trump, who was visiting China, and emphasized the need for stability in U.S.-China relations and the importance of easing tensions.

According to China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs on May 7, Wang Yi, Director of the Office of the Central Commission for Foreign Affairs of the Communist Party of China and concurrently Minister of Foreign Affairs, met with a delegation of U.S. Senators led by Steve Daines, Republican Senator from Montana, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Wang stated, “The two countries should seek a path of proper coexistence based on mutual respect and with cooperation and mutual benefit as our goals, so as to contribute to world peace and stability.”

Director Wang emphasized, “The leaders of our two countries have corrected the direction of the bilateral relationship through several phone calls and meetings,” and added, “We hope to work with the United States to fully implement the important common understandings reached by the two leaders so that U.S.-China relations can become more stable and positive, bringing blessings to both countries and benefits to the world.”

Wang Yi, Chinese Foreign Minister, and the U.S. Senate delegation. Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China.

He went on to say, “While China and the United States have different social systems and development paths, these differences stem from our respective historical and cultural backgrounds.” He added, “We should pursue ‘harmony without uniformity’ (he er butong), and act as partners rather than rivals.”

Director Wang also stated, “A stronger China will not follow the old path of seeking hegemony. We will adhere to peaceful development and continue on the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics.” He called on the U.S. side “to view China objectively, foster a rational public perception of China, genuinely respect China’s core interests, and properly manage and control differences.”

The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs stated that the U.S. delegation shared their impressions of the visit to China and their views on the development of U.S.-China relations, and that both sides exchanged opinions on international and regional issues of mutual interest.

According to foreign media outlets such as AP and Reuters, Senator Daines stated during the meeting, “I firmly believe the U.S.-China relationship should move toward easing tensions, not decoupling,” and stressed, “Both countries need stability and mutual respect.”

He also noted, “It has been nine years since China’s last purchase of Boeing aircraft,” and said, “I hope the summit between the two countries’ leaders will result in new Boeing orders.”

Senator Daines mentioned that Director Wang had met with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi the previous day, and expressed gratitude to China for “helping to ensure the Iran conflict moves toward a peaceful resolution.”

The delegation had met with officials including the Mayor of Shanghai on May 5 before traveling to Beijing. While China has not officially confirmed President Trump’s visit, the U.S. side has stated that President Trump is scheduled to visit China on May 14-15 for a summit meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

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