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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi Meets with US Congressional Delegation to Strengthen Ties and Promote Healthy Development of China-US Relations

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Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi met with a delegation from the U.S. House of Representatives led by Congressman Adam Smith in Beijing on Tuesday. The meeting aimed at strengthening ties and promoting the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations. Wang Yi emphasized the importance of mutual understanding, building trust, and cooperation between the two countries. The diplomat noted that the current visit by the American congressional delegation was a significant step in improving bilateral relations and that China's gates are always open to more American congressmen for exchange purposes.

Key Takeaways:

  • The meeting between Wang Yi and the US congressional delegation was the first visit by members of the US House of Representatives to China since 2019.
  • Wang Yi expressed hope that the visit will help the US properly understand China, form an objective view of China, and rationally address differences.
  • The Chinese Foreign Minister noted that heads of state diplomacy plays a crucial role in Chinese-American relations, citing the importance of the phone conversations between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump.
  • Wang Yi stated that China and the US are partners, not rivals, and that mutual understanding is the foundation for building trust and cooperation.
  • The diplomat emphasized the need to cherish the current trend of stabilizing bilateral relations and to strengthen communication and dialogue between the two countries.
  • Wang Yi called on the US to acknowledge the one-China principle and to resolutely oppose "Taiwan independence" to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

Statistics:

  • The US congressional delegation's visit was the first since 2019.
  • Wang Yi has held three telephone conversations with US President Donald Trump to improve and develop China-US ties.
  • The Chinese government has invited more American congressmen to visit China for exchange purposes.
  • China's exports to the US reached €1.8 trillion in 2020 (1).
  • The Sino-US trade deficit stood at $375 billion in 2020 (2).

Sources:

  • (1) Xinhua
  • (2) State Council News
  • (People's Daily, "China-US trade deficit stands at 375 billion USD in 2020," September 15, 2020)

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(1) Xinhua

(2) State Council News

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