US-China, Xi: “Relations are at a critical historical moment”

Relations between the US and China are in a “critical historical moment”. This was stated by the Chinese president, Xi Jinping, in a letter sent to the National Committee on relations between the United States and China on the occasion of a gala dinner. In his letter, reports the website of the broadcaster CGTN, Xi also expressed appreciation for the work of the Committee and for the dedication of its members to the growth of relations between the two countries and cooperation in various areas. Read also “If the largest developing country in the world and the largest developed country, which are permanent members of the United Nations Security Council, manage their relations well” it is an advantage not only for “interests” “of the US and China, but also for the future of the world” said the Chinese president. In the letter, reports the website of the CGTN broadcaster, Xi – noting that both countries will gain from cooperation and lose from the clash – he stressed that ” cooperation is the only right choice. “Xi also highlighted that, following the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, China is ready to work with the United States to improve trade and cooperation “at all levels, jointly address regional and international issues, as well as global challenges.” According to US media reports, a meeting in vi format will be held next week rtual between the President of the United States, Joe Biden, and the Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Spokespeople for the White House and the Chinese Embassy in Washington did not confirm. National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan and Communist Party Chinese Foreign Affairs Chief Yang Jiechi announced they had reached an agreement in principle to hold the meeting before the end of the year, following talks in the Swiss city of Zurich that took place last month. Given internal restrictions due to Covid in China and Xi’s reluctance to travel, Washington was aiming for a video conference in November.