Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan (middle) attended a reception commemorating the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing today.(Reuters)
According to Xinhua News Agency, a reception to commemorate the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States was held today (10th) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing. Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan attended and delivered a speech.
Wang Qishan said that 40 years ago, based on the fundamental interests of the two peoples, with extraordinary strategic vision and outstanding political courage, the leaders of China and the United States made the historic decision to establish diplomatic relations between China and the United States, ushering in a new era of Sino-US relations.One page.Looking back over the past 40 years, China-US relations have gone through ups and downs, forged ahead, and achieved great achievements that were unimaginable at the time. They have not only brought huge benefits to the people of the two countries, but also effectively promoted world peace, stability, and prosperity.
Wang Qishan pointed out that recently...Chairman... and President Trump successfully met and talked on the phone, and exchanged congratulatory letters on the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States. They positively evaluated the historic development of China-US relations over the past 40 years and further promoted China-US relations for both parties.Development points the way.Both sides must always keep in mind the original intention of establishing diplomatic relations between China and the United States, adhere to the tone of coordination, cooperation, and stability, so as to better benefit both countries and the world; they must respect each other, seek common ground while reserving differences, adhere to the three China-U.S. joint communiques and the important consensus reached by the leaders of the two countries, andRespect each other's sovereignty, security, and development interests, and insist on properly handling and controlling differences through dialogue and consultation; we must adapt to the new reality, constantly find and expand points of convergence of interests, deepen and promote practical cooperation, and give the two peoples a greater sense of gain; we mustWe should uphold an open mind and comply with the wishes of the two peoples to strengthen exchanges and cooperation, actively encourage all walks of life to expand exchanges, and further consolidate the public opinion and social foundation of China-US relations.
Wang Qishan said that this year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.No matter how the international situation changes, China will unswervingly follow its own path, handle its own affairs in a down-to-earth manner, and let the Chinese people live a better life.The pace of China's reform will not stop, and the door to opening up will only open wider and wider.We will always be a builder of world peace, a contributor to global development, and a defender of the international order, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind.Countries around the world, including the United States, will surely gain greater opportunities and benefits from China's development and progress.
Former U.S. President Carter sent a congratulatory letter and pointed out that builders of U.S.-China relations in the new era must respond to tests and opportunities with unique vision, courage and pioneering spirit.The United States and China should join hands to create a future that benefits both peoples and all mankind.
Branstad, the U.S. Ambassador to China, and more than 300 people from all walks of life in China and the United States attended the reception.
Ministry of Commerce of China: China and the United States will advance consultations as planned
According to Xinhua News Agency, Chinese Ministry of Commerce spokesman Gao Feng said today (10th) that during the China-U.S. vice-ministerial consultations on economic and trade issues held from January 7th to 9th, the two sides actively implemented the important consensus reached by the two heads of state and shared concernsconducted extensive, in-depth and detailed exchanges on trade issues and structural issues.In the next step, the teams from both sides will advance the consultation work as originally planned. Regarding the consultation arrangements, the two sides are maintaining close contact.
Gao Feng made the above remarks at a regular press conference held by the Ministry of Commerce that day.
From January 7 to 9, China and the United States held deputy ministerial-level consultations on economic and trade issues in Beijing.The consultation was extended by one day than originally scheduled.In this regard, Gao Feng said that the long time shows that both sides are serious, earnest, and candid about the consultations, and are working towards the implementation of the important consensus reached by the two heads of state.
In response to some media concerns about the progress of the consultations on structural issues between the two sides, Gao Feng responded that structural issues are an important part of this consultation.Mutual concern laid the foundation.
