Chinese Ambassador to the United States Qin Gang was invited to attend the annual dinner of the US-China Business Council on December 2 and delivered a speech entitled "Strengthen Confidence and Work Together".
He said that economic and trade issues should not be politicized and called for openness and tolerance. He hoped that the United States would cancel the tariffs imposed on China as soon as possible, and abandon the Cold War mentality, not only in words, but also in actions.
Citing the theme of the dinner "The Road to the Future", he said that the road to the future requires firm confidence.
People must maintain confidence in China's high-quality development, increase confidence in China's high-level opening up, and rebuild confidence in China-US relations.
He emphasized that economic and trade cooperation has always been the "ballast stone" and "propeller" of Sino-US relations.
The essence of China-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win results. It is hoped that the US will remain open and tolerant, cancel tariffs as soon as possible, and abandon the Cold War mentality in words and deeds.
Qin Gang, the Chinese Ambassador to the United States, stated on December 2, 2021 that China is stepping up the implementation of a "fast track" so that American businessmen in China can receive approval, complete quarantine and start work in a shorter time.
The picture shows an airline employee wearing protective clothing at Los Angeles International Airport on November 30.
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He revealed that China is stepping up efforts to implement the instructions of Chinese President Xi Jinping on the implementation of the upgraded version of the "Express Channel" to provide more convenience for American business people to come to China.
The new "fast track" approval time is shorter, the longest is no more than 10 working days; the quarantine inspection is more convenient, and corporate personnel with closed-loop management conditions can work in isolation while observing.
He said that figures show that China's economic growth has not only greatly promoted U.S. exports, it has also boosted the employment of nearly one million Americans.
This proves once again that the essence of Sino-US economic and trade relations is mutual benefit and win-win. It is not that I win and you lose, and that Sino-US economic and trade issues should not be politicized.
Decoupling and building walls destroys the global industrial chain and supply chain, and damages the foundation and common interests of Sino-US cooperation.
He said that China's call to remain open and inclusive, the US to abolish tariffs as soon as possible, and the US to abandon the Cold War mentality, not only in words, but also in deeds.
The picture shows on October 6, 2021, Qin Gang, Chinese Ambassador to the United States, was invited to attend the opening ceremony of the "Tourism and Humanities Exchange" forum co-organized by the American Academy of American Asia and Sands Group and delivered a keynote speech.
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US Undersecretary of State Fernandez (Jose Fernandez) also spoke on the same occasion.
He reiterated a series of dissatisfaction with the Chinese business model in the United States, and said that American companies must have a level playing field.
He also renewed the United States' worries about the human rights issue in Xinjiang, China.
In his speech, he also warned about the risks of U.S. companies doing business in Hong Kong.
He appealed to business leaders operating in China to remember that he "is not a bystander in broader economic and strategic relationships. The most important thing is to pay attention to all corporate activities that may affect the security of the United States and the basic values that the United States cherishes." "
In addition to Fernandez, who is in charge of economic growth, energy and environmental affairs, former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger and former ambassador to China James Stapleton Roy also delivered speeches at the meeting.
The banquet was co-hosted by Chairman of the Board of Directors of the US-China Business Council Lam Bowen and Chairman Allen. More than 600 people from the US government, Congress, and Chinese and American businessmen attended the event live or online.