Wang Yi: Sino-US relations reach a new historical juncture, signing economic and trade agreements is in the interest of the people

Instant China

Written by: Li Fuyuan

2020-01-21 02:46

State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi attended the 2020 New Year's reception of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on Monday (20th), saying that Sino-US relations have reached a new historical juncture in the 40 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, and the complexity and challenge have risen significantly. The conclusion and signing of the first-phase economic and trade agreement is not only in the interest of the two countries and their peoples, but also generally welcomed by the international community.

Wang Yi said that as the world ’s largest developing country and the largest developed country, the relationship between the two countries profoundly affects the direction of the world. The 40 years of China-U.S. Exchange experience have fully proved that the two countries can benefit each other and the fight can hurt both. We are willing to dialogue with the United States with mutual respect and equality, seek common ground while shelving differences, manage differences, and strive to build and promote a relationship based on coordination, cooperation, and stability.

Wang Yi also said that the "One China" principle is a universal consensus of the international community and a recognized norm of international relations. No matter how the situation in Taiwan changes, it cannot change the historical and legal facts that Taiwan is an integral part of China. The Chinese government and people seek The determination and confidence of cross-strait reunification will never be shaken.

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