Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with U.S. business leaders in Washington D.C. on Sunday, expressing hope for strengthened economic ties and continued investment between China and the United States. Han emphasized the significant potential for cooperation, highlighting the mutual benefits of a stable and growing bilateral relationship.
\"We hope that U.S. companies will continue to invest and establish roots in China,\" Han stated, addressing representatives from the U.S.-China Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. \"Your active role as a bridge is vital for the steady, sound, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.\"
Han is in Washington D.C. as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, attending the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday at the invitation of the United States. During his meeting with the business community, Han conveyed the important common understandings reached between President Xi and President-elect Trump during a recent phone conversation.
Noting the broad common interests shared by China and the United States, Han underscored the vast potential for cooperation in various fields. \"Getting the bilateral relationship off to a good start and keeping it growing steadily serves the common well-being of our peoples and meets the expectations of the international community,\" he said.
He acknowledged the vital role of the U.S. business community in fostering China-U.S. relations. \"You have been participants, witnesses, contributors, and beneficiaries of our economic and trade cooperation, as well as China's reform and opening-up efforts,\" Han remarked. 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 shared optimism about China's economic prospects and the opportunities for development. They expressed support for strengthening dialogue and communication to advance bilateral relations and economic cooperation. \"The recent phone conversation between President-elect Trump and President Xi sent a positive, encouraging message,\" they noted. \"As the world's two most dynamic and technologically advanced economies, the U.S. and China should pursue mutually beneficial cooperation and work towards a constructive and stable coexistence.\"
During his visit, Han also met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk. Han welcomed Tesla's engagement in China, inviting the company to seize opportunities and contribute to economic and trade relations. \"China welcomes U.S. companies, including Tesla, to share in the fruits of our development,\" Han said. Musk expressed enthusiasm for deepening investment and cooperation with China, aiming to play an active role in promoting economic exchanges between the two nations.
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Han Zheng meets U.S. business leaders to strengthen China-U.S. ties
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