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Written by: Yan Jinchen
2021-03-20 08:29
Last update date: 2021-03-20 08:30
The China-US high-level meeting was held in Anchorage and ended on March 19.
Yang Jiechi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and director of the Office of the Central Foreign Affairs Commission, and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi were interviewed by the media.
Yang Jiechi said that the two sides still have important differences on some issues.
Yang Jiechi said that in the past two days, he and State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi had long-term strategic communications with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan, and conducted candid discussions on their respective domestic and foreign policies and bilateral relations. , Constructive communication.
He described this dialogue as beneficial and conducive to enhancing mutual understanding, but pointed out that the two sides still have important differences on some issues.
Yang Jiechi emphasized that China will firmly safeguard national sovereignty, security and development interests.
He pointed out, "China's development and growth is unstoppable. This communication between the two parties is to implement the consensus reached by President Xi Jinping and President Biden on the phone. We hope that the two sides will strengthen communication, exchanges and dialogue in various fields. The two sides should follow the principle of non-conflict. The principles of non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation will enable Sino-US relations to develop on a healthy and stable track."
Wang Yi said that China has come to the dialogue with sincerity, because dialogue is better than confrontation, but dialogue must be conducted in the spirit of mutual respect and seeking common ground while reserving differences, and cannot unilaterally pull orders and raise prices.
He said, "Both sides have a lot of concerns. There are some doubts that can be alleviated through dialogue. Some are long-standing problems that can be managed through dialogue."
Wang Yi pointed out that China clearly pointed out to the United States that sovereignty and territorial integrity are major issues of principle. The United States should not underestimate China's determination to defend national sovereignty, security and development interests, nor should it underestimate the Chinese people's will to safeguard national dignity and legitimate rights and interests.
He mentioned that China’s attitude towards the development of Sino-U.S. relations is clear and consistent, and he hopes that the U.S. will also meet each other halfway, especially respecting and accommodating each other’s core interests and major concerns. "On this basis, China’s attitude towards China and the U.S. The door to continue the dialogue is always open."
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