Chinese Vice President Han Zheng met with representatives of the U.S. business community on Sunday, emphasizing the importance of strengthening economic ties between China and the United States. The meetings, which included discussions with the U.S.-China Business Council and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, aimed to foster mutual understanding and cooperation in the face of global economic challenges.
Han Zheng, attending the inauguration ceremony of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping, highlighted the recent positive communication between Xi and Trump. \"President Xi and President-elect Trump reached important common understandings regarding the development of China-U.S. relations during a recent phone call,\" Han stated.
Emphasizing the broad common interests and vast potential for cooperation between the two nations, Han expressed hopes that U.S. companies would continue to invest and establish roots in China. He praised the U.S. business community as the backbone of China-U.S. relations, calling them participants, witnesses, contributors, and beneficiaries of bilateral economic and trade cooperation, as well as China's reform and opening-up efforts.
\"China will unswervingly advance its reform and opening-up efforts and continue to improve its business environment,\" Han assured the business leaders, encouraging them to play an active role as a bridge between the two economies and contribute to the steady, sound, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
Representatives from the U.S. business community welcomed the positive and encouraging message sent by the recent conversation between Trump and Xi. They expressed optimism about China's economic prospects and development opportunities, supporting the strengthening of dialogue and communication to advance bilateral relations and economic and trade cooperation. \"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 Zheng also met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Sunday. During their meeting, Han welcomed U.S. companies, including Tesla, to seize opportunities in China. \"China welcomes U.S. companies like Tesla to share in the fruits of China's development and make greater contributions to promoting China-U.S. economic and trade relations,\" he said.
Musk expressed his enthusiasm for deepening investment and cooperation with China, highlighting Tesla's commitment to playing an active role in fostering economic and trade exchanges between the U.S. and China.
Han's visit and meetings with U.S. business leaders underscore the significance of economic collaboration in strengthening the overall relationship between China and the United States, especially at a time of global economic uncertainty. The dialogue reflects a mutual interest in promoting stability, growth, and prosperity for both nations.
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Han Zheng meets U.S. business leaders to strengthen China-U.S. ties
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