Xi Jinping’s 10 key remarks on China-US relationship

Chinese President Xi Jinping will pay a state visit in late September to the United States, his first to the US since assuming office in March 2013. Xi frequently delivered remarks on China-US relations since he took office, through which people can better understand a new model of major country relationship between China and the U.S. and the upcoming historic meeting between the two heads across the Pacific Ocean.

1. Differences between the two countries are unavoidable but they are not the essence of the bilateral relationship.

【Time】

Nov. 11, 2014

【occasion】

Xi met with U.S. counterpart Barack Obama at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing.

【Remarks】

China and the U.S. have different national conditions, different histories and different cultures as well as different paths of development. The two sides should understand and respect each other and live in harmony while maintaining their uniqueness. Differences between the two countries are unavoidable but they are not the essence of the bilateral relationship. The governments of China and the U.S. should properly handle their differences and act as stabilizers of bilateral relations.

2. The vast Pacific Ocean has enough room to accommodate the development of both China and the US.

【Time】

Apr. 13, 2013

【occasion】

Xi met with US Secretary of State John Kerry.

【Remarks】

The vast Pacific Ocean has enough room to accommodate the development of both China and the U.S.. The two countries should interact positively in the Asia-Pacific region, step up communication and coordination on regional and international issues and safeguard regional and world peace, stability and prosperity.

3、Co-operation between China and the US leads to win-win results while confrontation hurts both.

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July 9, 2014

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Xi addressed the opening ceremony of the sixth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) and the fifth round of High-Level Consultations on People-to-People Exchanges (CPE).

【Remarks】　　

History and facts have proven that cooperation between China and the U.S. leads to win-win results while confrontation hurts both.

China-US co-operation will achieve things that are beneficial to both countries and the world, while confrontation will be disastrous.

4. Enhancing dialogue and co-operation is the only choice for the two countries.

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Dec. 4, 2013.

【occasion】

Xi met with U.S. Vice-President Joe Biden

【Remarks】　　

The world is undergoing complicated changes. China and the U.S. share important obligations to maintain world peace and stability and promote development. Enhancing dialogue and cooperation is the only choice for the two countries. Both sides should firmly maintain the correct direction of bilateral relations, respect each other's core interests and major concerns, actively expand cooperation, properly handle sensitive questions and disputes, and ensure the steady and sound growth of bilateral relations.

5、The two countries cannot afford to make mistakes on fundamental issues.

【Time】

July 9, 2014

【occasion】

Xi addressed the opening ceremony of the sixth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) and the fifth round of High-Level Consultations on People-to-People Exchanges (CPE).

【Remarks】

How the U.S. and China perceive each other's strategic intentions will directly affect their policies and relations. We cannot afford to make mistakes on this fundamental issue, or risk making wrong decisions.

6. A good co-operative relationship between China and the US is conducive to world stability and peace.

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June 7, 2013

【occasion】

Xi and Obama jointly met the press after their meeting at Sunnylands, California.

【Remarks】

In order to meet the needs of the rapid development of economic globalization and jointly weathering difficulties by various countries, China and the U.S. should chart a new path away from conflicts and confrontation between great powers in history.

A good cooperative relationship between China and the U.S. is conducive to world stability and peace.

7. The ‘Chinese Dream’ is linked to the ‘American Dream’

【Time】

June 7, 2013

【occasion】

Xi met with Obama at Sunnylands, California

【Remarks】

China is firmly committed to the path of peaceful development and will unswervingly deepen reform and open up the country. China will work hard to realize the Chinese dream of national rejuvenation and to promote the noble cause of peace and development for mankind. By the ‘Chinese Dream,’ we seek to have economic prosperity, national renewal and people's well-beings. The ‘Chinese Dream’ is about peace, development, cooperation and win-win results, and it is connected to the American dream and beautiful dreams of people in other countries.

8. We should not let the new model of major country relations between China and the US remain only as a concept.

【Time】

Nov. 11, 2014

【occasion】

Xi met with U.S. counterpart Barack Obama at the Zhongnanhai leadership compound in central Beijing

【Remarks】

China and the U.S. share a clear strategic goal of building a new model of major country relationship. We should not let the new type of relations stay as a concept or stop at its early harvest. We should push it forward.

From a strategic and long-term perspective, China and the U.S. should build their new model of major country relationship step by step.

9. The establishment of a new model of major country relationship between China and the US needs an accumulation of dribs and drabs.

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Apr. 24, 2013

【occasion】

Xi met with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

【Remarks】

China and the U.S. should think big. The two sides should keep the overall situation in sight and always adhere to the right direction of bilateral relations. Meanwhile, the two sides should also act small. The establishment of a new model of major country relationship between China and the U.S. needs an accumulation of dribs and drabs.

10. When faced with problems, the two sides should not simply find the problem fearsome or let it take over.

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July 9, 2014

【occasion】

Xi addressed the opening ceremony of the sixth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) and the fifth round of High-Level Consultations on People-to-People Exchanges (CPE)

【Remarks】

The building of a new model of major country relationship between China and the U.S. is an unprecedented and innovative endeavor. There is no precedent or model to follow, and it is natural that some difficulties and even setbacks may occur. When faced with problems, what is crucial is that we work together to resolve them, instead of simply finding the problem fearsome or letting it take over.

(People’s Daily)

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