China's clear stance has profound implications!

Recently, the news of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China attracted great attention from all parties. At the regular press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs this week, media reporters intensively asked questions. Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that during Antony Blinken's visit to China, China and the United States will exchange views on China US relations and important international and regional issues of common concern. China will clarify its position and concerns regarding China US relations, and resolutely safeguard its own interests.

Recently, many well-known American businessmen have visited China one after another, casting a vote of confidence in the prospects of China's economic development.

This week, the two heads of state visited China successively. There are both Honduras's new friend, Castro, who has traveled across the ocean, and Palestinian President Abbas, who is an old and good friend of the Chinese people.

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Recently, the news of US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to China attracted great attention from all parties.

On June 14, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin announced that the US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken would visit China from June 18 to 19, as agreed by the two sides.

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At this week's routine press conference of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, media reporters from all sides intensively asked questions about this hot topic.

What is China's expectation of Antony Blinken's visit to China this time? On June 16, Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said that during Antony Blinken's visit to China, China and the United States will exchange views on China US relations and important international and regional issues of common concern. China will clarify its position and concerns regarding China US relations, and resolutely safeguard its own interests.

Wang Wenbin pointed out that the United States regards China as the "most important competitor" and "the most significant geopolitical challenge", which is a serious misjudgment of China. There is some competition between China and the United States in areas such as economy and trade, but we cannot engage in vicious competition where we win or lose, let alone use the guise of competition to contain and suppress the situation, and deprive China of its legitimate right to development. This is not so-called "responsible competition", but an extremely irresponsible and hegemonic behavior that will only push China and the United States towards confrontation and divide the world.

Wang Wenbin emphasized that the US should not fantasize about dealing with China based on its strength and status. China and the United States must develop their relationship on the basis of mutual respect and equal treatment, respect each other's differences in history, culture, social systems, and development paths, and take into account each other's core interests and major concerns.

Wang Wenbin said that the US always says that China and the US need to engage in dialogue and communication, and to install "barriers" and "bottoms out" for China US relations. The door to dialogue and communication between the Chinese side is open, and communication between the two countries has never been interrupted. "Communication should address both parties' concerns, have practical results, and solve problems. It is not allowed to communicate and harm the other party's interests at the same time. It is not allowed to say or do one thing at a time."

"The Chinese side once again urges the US to implement President Biden's positive statement, stop interfering in China's internal affairs and harming China's interests, stop containing and suppressing China, work towards China, remove obstacles, create conditions, and gradually return to the track of stable development in China US relations," said Wang Wenbin.

On the day of the official announcement of Antony Blinken's visit to China, State Councilor and Foreign Minister Qin Gang had a telephone conversation with Secretary of State Brinken of the United States at request. Qin Gang pointed out that since the beginning of the year, China US relations have encountered new difficulties and challenges, and the responsibility is clear.

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger recently stated in a media interview that the US is "overly focused" on its own interests, and if its foreign policy fails to balance US and global interests, the US will "become isolated.". He believes that the current trajectory of the US China relationship must change.

On June 16th, Wang Wenbin stated that the relationship between China and the United States is of great significance to both the two countries and the world.The US should respect China's core concerns, stop interfering in China's internal affairs, and stop using competition as a pretext to harm China's sovereignty, security, and development interests. We hope that the United States will take practical actions to implement the important consensus and commitments of the Bali meeting between the two heads of state, work towards China, effectively manage differences, promote exchanges and cooperation, and promote the stabilization of China US relations, returning to the track of healthy and stable development.

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Although the US government regards China as a "strategic competitor" and continues to use various means to contain and suppress it, in recent times, many well-known American business figures have visited China one after another, casting a "vote of confidence" on the prospects of China's economic development through practical actions.

On June 16, Chinese President Xi Jinping met with Bill Gates, co-chairman of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation in Beijing.

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China is willing to engage in extensive scientific and technological innovation cooperation with countries around the world, actively participate in and promote global challenges such as addressing climate change, combating the pandemic, and public health. China is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation in related fields with the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation and provide support and assistance to other developing countries to the best of its ability.

The world is coming out of the COVID-19, and people should move around more, communicate more, and enhance understanding. I often say that the foundation of China US relations lies in the people, and we have always placed our hopes on the American people, hoping that the friendship between the two peoples will continue.

In addition to Bill Gates, many well-known American executives such as Tesla CEO Musk, Apple CEO Tim Cook, JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Damon, and Starbucks Global CEO Laxman Narasinghan have recently come to China. Several executives from multinational corporations expressed confidence in China's economic development during their visit and will expand their business in China to share development opportunities.

The US business community has sent a clear signal that the Chinese market brings huge opportunities for American companies, and cooperation with China is in the interest of the United States.

On June 16th, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, stated at a regular press conference that China is pleased to see foreign-funded enterprises investing and developing in China, deeply cultivating the Chinese market, and sharing development opportunities.

According to reports, recently, US Treasury Secretary Yellen met with members of the board of directors of the National Committee on US China Trade and other US business leaders, emphasizing the importance of cooperation with China in trade and investment, and telling them that the United States hopes to cooperate with China to address urgent global challenges.

On June 15th, spokesperson for the Ministry of Commerce, Shu Jueting, responded that China and the United States, as the world's largest developing and developed countries, complement each other's economies and blend interests, benefiting from each other's development. Bilateral economic and trade cooperation not only concerns the vital interests of the two peoples, but also plays a crucial role in promoting global economic growth and enhancing the well-being of people in all countries. Both sides should adhere to the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and strive to promote the healthy and stable development of bilateral economic and trade relations, injecting more stability and positive energy into the world economy.

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This week, the two heads of state visited China successively. There are both "new friends" who come from afar, as well as "old and good friends of the Chinese people.".

"New Friend" is the first visit of Honduras' female president Castro to China.

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On June 12th, the first historic meeting was held between the Chinese and Hong Kong heads of state, and both sides also issued a joint statement between the People's Republic of China and the Republic of Honduras. On the 14th, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, stated that President Castro's first state visit to China was a complete success and fruitful result, opening a new chapter in the history of China Hong Kong relations. This is a journey to write history, enhance mutual trust, and expand cooperation.

Another distinguished guest visiting China this week is Palestinian President Abbas.

From June 13th to 16th, marking the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Palestine, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas was invited to pay a state visit to China.

As an old and good friend of the Chinese people, Abbas, who is now 88 years old, is visiting China for the fifth time. He is also the first Arab head of state received by the Chinese side this year, fully reflecting the high level of friendly relations between China and Pakistan.

On the afternoon of June 14, President Xi Jinping held talks with Palestinian President Abbas in the Great Hall of the People. The two heads of state also announced the establishment of a China-Pakistan strategic partnership.

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The Palestinian issue is the core of the Middle East issue and also the key issue discussed in this meeting between the two heads of state.China is willing to play a positive role in achieving internal reconciliation and promoting peace talks for Pakistan.

Since the beginning of this year, China's efforts to restore diplomatic relations between Saudi Arabia and Iran have sparked a wave of reconciliation in the Middle East, which has to a large extent eased tensions between regional countries. In this context, President Abbas's visit to China has attracted much attention.

From the visit of the Chinese government's special envoy on the Middle East issue to Palestine and Israel in March this year, to the phone call between the Chinese foreign minister and the Palestinian foreign minister in April, and to President Xi's three-point proposal, China has been making unremitting efforts to promote the Palestinian-Israeli peace process.

On June 16, spokesperson for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang Wenbin, stated that as a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China has never been absent in promoting a peaceful resolution of the Palestinian issue and will continue to uphold justice and make unremitting efforts to achieve an early, comprehensive, just, and lasting resolution of the Palestinian issue.

"These three propositions are in line with President Xi Jinping's previous proposals on the Palestinian issue and keep pace with the times. They fully demonstrate China's high attention and fair position on the Palestinian issue, and have been warmly welcomed and welcomed by Palestine and countries in the Middle East. Highly praised." Wang Wenbin said that China will continue to uphold fairness and justice and make unremitting efforts for an early, comprehensive, just and lasting settlement of the Palestinian issue.