Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Friday urged China and the United States to find the right way to get along in the new era during a phone call with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, upon the latter's request.
Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, highlighted the importance of the recent phone call between Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Donald Trump, during which they reached a series of common understandings.
He emphasized that the development of China-U.S. relations has reached a significant juncture. President Xi elaborated on China's policy toward the United States, and President Trump responded positively, expressing his desire to maintain good relations and noting that cooperation between the two nations can address many global challenges.
Wang noted that the two heads of state have charted the course and set the tone for bilateral relations. He called on both nations to implement the leaders' important common understandings by maintaining communication, managing differences, and expanding cooperation based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. This, he said, would promote steady, sound, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations and help both countries find the right way to get along in the new era.
The Chinese foreign minister stressed that the leadership of the CPC is the choice of the Chinese people, and China's development follows a clear historical logic driven by strong internal dynamism. \"Our goal is to deliver a better life for the people and make more contributions to the world,\" Wang said. \"We have no intention of surpassing or replacing anyone, but we must defend our legitimate right to development.\"
Wang also elaborated on China's principled position on the Taiwan question, urging the U.S. side 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 country. Wang reminded that the United States has made solemn commitments to abide by the one-China policy in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués and should not renege on them.
In response, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio acknowledged that the United States and China are two great countries, and their relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the 21st century, determining the future of the world. He expressed hope for candid communication with China to resolve differences, manage the bilateral relationship in a mature and prudent manner, work together to address global challenges, and maintain world peace and stability.
Rubio stated that the United States does not support \"Taiwan independence\" and hopes that the Taiwan question can be resolved peacefully in a manner acceptable to both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Concluding the conversation, Wang Yi remarked that big countries should act befitting their status, shoulder international responsibilities, maintain world peace, and help countries achieve common development. \"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 said.
