Trump seeks closer ties with China
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CHINESE President Xi Jinping and his US counterpart Donald Trump yesterday pledged to boost cooperation in a number of areas and develop a constructive China-US relationship.
In a phone conversation, the first between the two since Trump took office in January, Xi offered his congratulations on his election and thanked him for his letter extending holiday greetings to the Chinese people, who are celebrating the Lunar New Year and today’s Lantern Festival.
Xi said he greatly appreciated Trump’s willingness to expand China-US cooperation and develop a constructive bilateral relationship that will benefit the two countries and the international community.
China and the United States have maintained close communication on issues of common concern since Trump’s inauguration, Xi noted, saying that the necessity and urgency of strengthening China-US cooperation is further increased in the face of the current complicated international situation and various challenges.
Xi said the two countries can become good cooperative partners.
Building a sound China-US relationship is in the fundamental interests of the two peoples, and also the responsibility China and the US need to assume as the world’s major countries.
China is committed to coexisting peacefully with other countries, as well as cooperating with them to their mutual benefit, Xi added.
China is ready to boost cooperation with the US in fields such as trade and economy, investment, science and technology, energy, culture and infrastructure, he said.
Coordination and communication with the US in international and regional affairs will be strengthened to jointly safeguard world peace and stability.
Trump said it was important for both countries to maintain high-level communication and he expressed his satisfaction with the close communication the two sides had maintained since he took office. He said he admired the Chinese people for what they had achieved in developing their country.
Developing US-China ties has won wide support from the US people, Trump said, adding that the two countries, as cooperative partners, can help the bilateral relationship reach an unprecedented level.
The US is committed to enhancing cooperation with China in economy, trade, investment and international affairs, he said.
Xi said he appreciated Trump stressing that the US government accepts the “One China” policy. He said that the policy is the political basis of China-US relations.
China will work with the US to enhance communication and cooperation so that bilateral ties can advance in a sound and stable manner and yield more fruits to benefit the two peoples and people of all countries, Xi said.
The two leaders also agreed to maintain close contacts to exchange opinions on issues of common concern in a timely manner. Both of them expressed their eagerness to hold a meeting at an early date.
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