Chinese President Xi Jinping, in his meeting with US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, who came to Beijing for a two-day official visit, stated that the future and destiny of humanity depends on the two great powers finding a way to get along, and gave the message “the world is big enough for both of us”.
According to a statement from the Chinese Foreign Ministry, Xi received the US Minister, who is in the country for a two-day official visit, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.
Stressing that the world needs stable relations between China and the United States, neither side should shape the other according to their own will, and deprive the other of their legitimate right to development, Xi said, “The world is big enough for the development and common prosperity of China and the United States.” said.
Xi emphasized that the international community is concerned about the current state of China-US relations, and wants the two countries to live in peace and friendly cooperation, not to be a party to conflict or confrontation between the two countries.
Expressing that the great power competition does not reflect the trend of the time, and that it will not solve the USA’s own problems or the problems facing the world, Xi argued that the future and destiny of humanity depends on China and the USA finding the right way to get along in a changing world and time.
Noting that the Chinese are a dignified, secure and self-sufficient people like the Americans, Xi said, “The common interests of the two countries should be valued. The success of China or the USA is not a threat to the other, but for him.” It’s an opportunity.” used the phrase.
Pointing out that the two countries should behave responsibly towards history, their rights and the world, Xi said, “In this way, we can contribute to global peace and development, and make the changing and turbulent world more stable, predictable and constructive.” he said.
Noting that China respects the United States and does not seek to challenge and displace, Xi stressed that the United States should also respect China and not harm its legitimate rights and interests.
Xi: The US should adopt a rational stance and work in line with China
Expressing that China hopes to establish solid and stable relations with the United States, and believes that the two great countries can overcome different problems between them with the understanding of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, Xi said, “The US side adopted a rational and pragmatic attitude. It should work in line with China.” made its assessment.Xi underlined that the two sides should act on the positive messages, adhering to the common understanding reached with President Biden in Bali, and work to stabilize and develop China-US relations.
In the Chinese statement, it was stated that Blinken also stated that President Biden believes that the USA and China need to manage their relations responsibly, and that this is in the interests of both countries and the world.
Blinken’s commitments to the US, Biden’s “the US does not want a new cold war”, “is not seeking to change China’s system”, “its alliances are not against China” and “does not seek conflict with China” In the statement, it was noted that he wanted high-level contacts and communication channels to be kept open, differences to be managed responsibly, dialogue, interaction and cooperation.