Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with U.S. business leaders in Washington D.C. on Sunday, aiming to strengthen economic ties and foster mutual cooperation between China and the United States. During the meeting, Han expressed hope that American companies would continue to invest and establish roots in China, acting as a bridge to contribute to the steady, sound, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
Han is attending the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit marks a significant step in initiating dialogue with the new U.S. administration and reinforcing the importance of bilateral relations.
\"China and the United States share broad common interests and vast potential for cooperation,\" Han stated. \"Getting the bilateral relationship off to a good start and keeping it growing steadily serves the common well-being of the peoples of our two countries and meets the expectations of the international community.\"
The meeting included representatives from the U.S.-China Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Han highlighted the crucial role the U.S. business community plays as a participant, witness, contributor, and beneficiary of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, as well as China's reform and opening-up efforts. He reaffirmed China's commitment to advancing reform and opening up, and to improving its business environment.
U.S. business leaders expressed optimism about China's economic prospects and opportunities for development. They acknowledged the recent phone conversation between President Xi and President-elect Trump, noting that it sent a positive and encouraging message. \"As the world's two most dynamic and technologically advanced economies, the U.S. and China should pursue mutually beneficial cooperation and work towards finding a constructive and stable way to coexist,\" they stated.
Han also met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, emphasizing China's welcome to U.S. companies, including Tesla, to seize opportunities and contribute to promoting economic and trade relations between the two nations. Musk expressed readiness to deepen investment and cooperation with China, playing an active role in enhancing economic and trade exchanges between the United States and China.
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Han Zheng meets U.S. business leaders to strengthen China-U.S. ties
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