During a meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasized the importance of partnership over rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. Held at Beijing’s Great Hall of the People, the dialogue touched upon areas of progress and challenges in US-China relations.
Xi acknowledged some positive strides made since his previous meeting with US President Joe Biden, highlighting the need to address remaining issues. Emphasizing mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, Xi proposed three major principles to guide future interactions between the two nations.
The Chinese leader expressed optimism about the potential for both countries to achieve common development and prosperity, emphasizing the vastness of the Earth to accommodate their growth. Xi extended a welcoming stance towards a confident, open, prosperous, and developing United States, urging the US to adopt a positive perspective on China’s development.
Central to Xi’s message was the notion that resolving fundamental issues would pave the way for stabilized, improved, and forward-moving relations between the US and China. He reiterated China’s willingness to engage constructively and called for reciprocal actions from the US to facilitate progress.
The meeting underscores ongoing efforts to navigate the complexities of US-China relations, balancing areas of cooperation with areas of contention. As both nations seek to address challenges and forge a path forward, the dialogue between Xi and Blinken signals a commitment to dialogue and diplomacy in managing their relationship on the global stage.
