Message from Xi to the USA: ‘We should be partners, not rivals’
In his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who came to his country for an official visit, Chinese President Xi Jinping stated that they hope the US will see China’s development in a positive light, and gave the message that the two countries should be partners, not rivals.
According to the statement made by the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Chinese President Xi Jinping received US Secretary of State Antony Blinken at the Great Hall of the People in the capital Beijing.
Stating that the world is big enough to ensure the development and prosperity of both China and the USA, Xi said, “China and the USA should be partners, not rivals, support each other’s successes rather than harming each other, and seek common ground by preserving their differences instead of brutal competition.” said.
Xi pointed out that the world is going through deep transformations not seen in a century, the international situation is volatile and turbulent, and he said that the people of each country and the international community expect China and the United States to strengthen their dialogue, manage their differences and advance cooperation.
Stating that China would be pleased to see an open, self-confident, prosperous and successful USA, Xi said, “We hope that the USA can also see China’s development in a positive light. This is a fundamental problem in our relations; like the first button of a shirt that needs to be buttoned correctly.” “The stabilization, development and progress of China-US relations depend on this.” he said.
Reminding that they created a future-oriented common vision after their meeting with US President Joe Biden in San Francisco in November 2023, that teams from the two countries have been working on this understanding in the last few months and that many field communications have been established, Xi emphasized that they wish these efforts to continue.
“The USA is not looking for a new cold war”
According to the ministry statement, US Secretary of State Blinken also stated at the reception that they have made significant progress in bilateral relations, the fight against drugs, artificial intelligence and human interactions since the meeting between Xi and Biden.
Blinken stated that the multiplicity and complexity of the problems the world faces today require the USA and China to work together, and said:
“The United States is not seeking a new cold war. We are not trying to change China’s system, suppress its development, or revive alliances against China. We do not intend to conflict with China. We are committed to the one-China principle. As the leaders of the two countries agreed in San Francisco, more “By seeking cooperation, we aim to avoid misunderstandings and miscalculations, manage our differences responsibly, and steady development of U.S.-China relations.”