In a recent phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged China and the United States to find the right path to coexist in the new era. Wang, also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, emphasized the importance of collaboration between the two nations to address global challenges.
Wang Yi highlighted the need to implement the consensus reached by the leaders of both countries, stating that Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden have pointed out the direction and set the tone for China-U.S. relations. He stressed the importance of maintaining communication, managing differences, and expanding cooperation based on mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.
\"Our goal is to deliver a better life for the people and make more contributions to the world,\" Wang Yi said. \"We have no intention of surpassing or replacing anyone, but we must defend our legitimate right to development.\"
During the conversation, Wang Yi elaborated on China's principled stance regarding the Taiwan question, urging the U.S. to handle it prudently. He emphasized that Taiwan has been part of China's territory since ancient times, and that China will never allow Taiwan to be split from the Chinese mainland.
Secretary Blinken acknowledged the importance of U.S.-China relations, noting that both countries hold significant influence in global affairs. He expressed the United States' commitment to candid communication, resolving differences, and working together to maintain peace and stability worldwide. Blinken reaffirmed the U.S. adherence to the one-China policy and stated that the United States does not support \"Taiwan independence.\"
Wang Yi called on both nations to act responsibly as major global powers. \"I hope you will act accordingly and play a constructive role for the future of the people of China and the United States, as well as for the peace and stability of the world,\" he added.
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Wang Yi urges China, U.S. to find right way to get along in new era
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