Mr. Xi and Mr. Biden met in San Francisco in November ahead of the APEC summit, restoring a wide range of communication channels that had been severely curtailed after then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan in August 2022. We agreed to do so.
Dialogue on climate change, the fight against illegal drugs and military communication channels were all affected following Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan, which the Chinese government considers part of its territory.
Biden reaffirms stance on Taiwan in meeting with President Xi
Biden reaffirms stance on Taiwan in meeting with President Xi
Like most countries, the United States does not recognize the self-governing islands as independent states, but opposes unilateral changes to the status quo.
China and Washington formally established relations on January 1, 1979, based on an agreement reached after years of negotiations. On the same day, Washington officially switched diplomatic recognition from Taipei to Beijing.
In a letter to Biden, President Xi said the establishment of China-US diplomatic relations was a “momentous event” in the history of bilateral and international relations, according to a document released by the Chinese government.
“Over the past 45 years, China-US relations have experienced ups and downs, but they have generally made progress, which has not only promoted the well-being of the two peoples, but also promoted peace, stability and prosperity in the world,” he said. said. .
“History has and will continue to prove that adhering to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation is the right path for China and the United States to get along.”
Mr. Xi also referred to his meeting with Mr. Biden in November, saying that the “San Francisco Vision” opened up the future and pointed out the direction for the development of China-US relations.
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The Chinese leader stressed their intention to continue working together to “steer China-US relations, benefit both China and the United States and their people, and promote world peace and development.”
As read by the Chinese side, Mr. Biden responded that since diplomatic relations were established in 1979, the U.S.-China relationship has promoted prosperity and opportunity for the United States, China and the world.
“I am committed to stewarding this important relationship responsibly,” Biden said. I’m looking forward to it.”
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Over the past two months, the Chinese government has expressed hope for improved U.S.-China relations.
On Sunday, state news agency Xinhua published a commentary commemorating the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations with the United States, characterizing 2024 as a “historic crossroads” for both countries.
China and the US should work together over the next year to help bilateral relations “depart on a new journey,” the commentary said.
“China and the United States have had differences in the past, have differences in the present, and will have differences in the future. The key is to manage them constructively,” the report said. ” he said.
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The article said that China and the United States have become a “community of interests” through years of open cooperation, respecting each other’s core interests and major concerns while ensuring competition is “benign and healthy.” He added that it should.
According to a statement from the Chinese government, President Xi and then-US President Donald Trump exchanged similar messages in 2019, marking the 40th anniversary of diplomatic relations. The paper said President Trump’s “priority” was to foster “cooperative and constructive” U.S.-China relations.
Mr. Biden, who has announced his intention to run again for the U.S. presidential election in November, is likely to face Mr. Trump, and the outcome could bring about a dramatic change in U.S.-China relations.
According to multiple polls, Mr. Trump is the leading Republican candidate and is expected to take on Mr. Biden, who is 82 years old this year.
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Zhu Feng, chairman of Nanjing University’s School of International Relations, said the president’s exchange of greetings bodes well for U.S.-China relations in 2024.
The message shows the door to communication remains wide open, he said. Zhu also hopes that the resumption of high-level contacts and dialogue across various sectors will continue this year.
“Both countries certainly recognize the current turbulent world situation and recognize the importance of maintaining dialogue, coordination and communication between China and the United States,” he said.
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Lu Xiang, a U.S.-China relations expert at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, noted the improved atmosphere since the summit and said the new year’s exchanges demonstrate China’s desire to continue to stabilize and develop relations.
“China has made it clear that it views the relationship not only from its own perspective, but also in the context of the world situation, particularly the need and importance of cooperation in light of the current challenges facing the global economy. ,” Lu said.
“But we cannot overlook the fact that from the South China Sea to the Taiwan Strait, our two countries are very close to crisis, sometimes literally meters apart,” he warned.
Lu said China has maintained a long-term commitment to friendly relations between the two countries, but “questions remain as to whether the United States can respond in good faith.”
According to Lu, China hopes that the United States will change its attitude and stop using competition to define relations, but there is always the possibility of a confrontation otherwise, he added.
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US and Chinese diplomats meet to discuss maritime issues including South China Sea
In their New Year’s message exchange, Mr. Xi and Mr. Kim announced that 2024 will be the “China-North Korea Friendship Year” and that they will carry out a series of activities.
“The traditional friendly and cooperative relationship has entered a new historical period,” Xi said, according to North Korea’s state media, Korean Central Television.
The Chinese leader also exchanged New Year’s greetings with President Putin on Sunday, pledging to continue promoting bilateral relations and ushering in the 2024-2025 Sino-Russian Cultural Year.
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In a letter to Putin, President Xi said that under the leadership of the two leaders, China and Russia “further deepened political mutual trust, strengthened strategic cooperation, and achieved new achievements in mutually beneficial cooperation.” Stated.
Mr. Xi and Mr. Putin met twice last year, and Mr. Xi’s trip to Moscow in March was his first overseas trip after being confirmed for a third term at the National People’s Congress in 2023. The Russian leader also visited Beijing in October for the Belt and Road Forum.
Relations between the Chinese government and North Korea and Russia strengthened last year, ahead of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and North Korea and Russia in 2024.