Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with representatives of the U.S. business community in Washington D.C. on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening China-U.S. economic relations. Han expressed hopes that U.S. companies will continue to invest and establish roots in China, serving as a bridge to foster steady, sound, and sustainable development between the two nations.
During the meeting, which included members of the U.S.-China Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Han highlighted the recent phone conversation between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President-elect Donald Trump. He noted that the two leaders reached important common understandings on the development of China-U.S. relations.
\"China and the United States share broad common interests and vast potential for cooperation,\" Han said. \"Getting the bilateral relationship off to a good start and keeping it growing steadily serves the common well-being of the peoples of the two countries and meets the expectations of the international community.\"
Han acknowledged the vital role of the U.S. business community in China-U.S. relations, describing them as participants, witnesses, contributors, and beneficiaries of bilateral economic and trade cooperation as well as China's reform and opening-up efforts. He assured that China will continue to advance its reform and opening-up policies and improve its business environment.
Representatives of the U.S. business community expressed optimism about China's economic prospects and development opportunities. They welcomed the positive message from the recent call between Xi and Trump and emphasized the importance of mutually beneficial cooperation. \"As the world's two most dynamic and technologically advanced economies, the U.S. and China should pursue constructive and stable ways to coexist,\" they said.
Han also met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday. He welcomed Tesla's efforts to deepen investment and cooperation with China, encouraging the company to participate actively in promoting economic and trade exchanges between the two countries. Musk affirmed Tesla's commitment to the Chinese market and its desire to contribute to stronger U.S.-China economic ties.
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Han Zheng meets U.S. business leaders to strengthen China-U.S. ties
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