[Sino-U.S. Trade Negotiations] Xi Jinping Talks with Trump: Remarks Concerning Hong Kong and Taiwan Unfavorable Cooperation

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Written by: Xu Anan

2019-12-21 08:38

Xinhua News Agency reported on December 20 that Chinese President Xi Jinping had a telephone conversation with U.S. President Donald Trump on the evening of December 20.

Trump stated that the first phase of the US-China economic and trade agreement is a good thing for the United States, China, and the entire world. The US and Chinese markets and the world have responded very positively to this. The United States is willing to maintain close communication with China and strive to sign and implement it as soon as possible.

Chinese President Xi Jinping is on the phone with U.S. President Trump at the appointment. The picture shows Xi Jinping and Trump meeting at the G20 summit on June 29. (Reuters)

Xi Jinping pointed out that China and the United States have reached the first stage of economic and trade agreements on the basis of equality and mutual respect. In the context of the current extremely complicated international environment, the conclusion of such an agreement between China and the United States is beneficial to China, the United States, and peace and prosperity of the entire world.

He emphasized in the call that carrying out Sino-US economic and trade cooperation has made important contributions to the stable development of Sino-US relations and the world economic development. Modern economy and modern technology have united the world, and the interests of China and the United States have become more integrated. There will be some differences in the cooperation between the two sides. As long as the two sides always grasp the mainstream of Sino-US economic and trade cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win, and always respect the dignity, sovereignty, and core interests of the other country, they will be able to overcome the difficulties in the advance and promote the development of Sino-US economic and trade relations under the new historical conditions for the benefit of Two countries and two peoples.

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Xi Jinping: U.S.'s negative words and deeds related to Taiwan and Hong Kong harm Chinese interests

Xi Jinping stressed that China has expressed grave concern over the recent negative US actions on Taiwan, Hong Kong, Xinjiang and Tibet. These practices interfered with China's internal affairs, harmed China's interests, and were not conducive to mutual trust and cooperation. It is hoped that the United States will earnestly implement the important consensus reached in the many meetings and calls between China and the United States, pay close attention to China's concerns, and prevent interference between the two countries' relations and important agendas.

Trump said he looks forward to the opportunity to maintain regular communication with you in various ways. He believes that the two countries can properly handle the differences and that the relationship between the United States and China can maintain smooth development.

Xi Jinping expressed his willingness to continue to maintain contact with Trump through various means, exchange views on bilateral relations and international issues, and jointly advance Sino-US relations based on coordination, cooperation and stability.

The two heads of state also exchanged views on the situation on the Korean Peninsula. Xi Jinping emphasized that it is necessary to adhere to the general direction of political settlement, all parties must work together and maintain the momentum of dialogue, which is in the common interests of all parties.

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