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Warming Ties: benefit the people of the two countries and the rest
countries in the world, Xi said.
Presidents Biden and Xi
Hold Historic Phone Call Xi elaborated on China's position on issues
including climate change. He underscored
On September 9, 2021 Presidents Below is the Chinese statement released China is the largest developing country and the US is that China has remained true to prioritizing
Biden and Xi discussed though Chinese media (reprinted with the largest developed countries in the world, he said. ecological conservation and its green, low-carbon
cooperation and improved relations permission form China Daily) path to development, and it has been earnestly
during the second phone call of the Whether the two countries can properly handle undertaking international duties that suit its own
Biden administration. The Chamber Xi and Biden hold candid, their relations or not has a bearing on the future national conditions.
applauds this very important and in-depth and extensive and destiny of the world, and this is a question
positive step and calls for continued exchanges of the century to which the two countries must On the basis of respecting each other's core
constructive dialogue between US provide a good answer, he added. concerns and properly managing differences, the
and China to resolve all differences. By ZHANG YUNBI | chinadaily.com.cn relevant departments of the two countries may
Each side issued their own statement Updated: Sept 10, 2021 Both countries and the world will benefit from continue their engagement and dialogue, and
regarding matters which were China-US cooperation and will suffer from advance coordination and cooperation, Xi said.
discussed. Below are the statements. President Xi Jinping spoke over phone with the confrontation, Xi said.
United States President Joe Biden on Friday Their collaboration may cover climate change,
The White House released the morning, and they conducted candid, in-depth and Getting the relationship right is not an option, but COVID-19 epidemic prevention and control,
following Statement: extensive strategic communication and exchanges something both countries must do and must do economic recovery and major international and
on China-US ties and relevant issues of common well, Xi said. regional issues, and they could tap more potential
President Joseph R. Biden concern to both sides. for cooperation and add more positive factors to
Jr. Call with President Xi During the call, Xi quoted a classic ancient Chinese bilateral relations, Xi added.
Jinping of the People’s Xi first expressed sympathy to Biden and the American poetry: "Mountains and rivers may block the way,
Republic of China people over the casualties and property losses caused yet another village will appear amidst willow trees Biden said the world is changing fast, the US-
by Hurricane Ida, and Biden voiced appreciation. and blooming flowers." China relationship is the most consequential
SEPTEMBER 09, 2021, WASHINGTON, D.C., relationship in the world, and the future of the
President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. spoke today Xi pointed out that for a period of time, the China Since the two countries broke the ice of their relations bulk of the world will depend on how the US and
with President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic policy adopted by the US has led bilateral ties in 1971, China and the US have worked together to China get on with each other.
of China (PRC). The two leaders had a broad, to serious difficulties, which is not in line with bring tangible benefits to all countries, Xi said.
strategic discussion in which they discussed areas the fundamental interests of the people of the The two countries have no interest in letting
where our interests converge, and areas where two countries and the common interests of all Currently, the international community is faced competition veer into conflict, and the US side has no
our interests, values, and perspectives diverge. countries in the world. with many common problems, and China and the intention to change the one-China policy, Biden said.
They agreed to engage on both sets of issues US should manifest a broad vision and a great
openly and straightforwardly. This discussion, as sense of duty, keep looking ahead and moving The US is prepared to have more candid exchanges
President Biden made clear, was part of the United forward, carry out strategic courage and political and constructive discussions with China to identify
States’ ongoing effort to responsibly manage the resolve, take their relations back to the track of a key and priority areas where cooperation is
competition between the United States and the PRC. stable development as soon as possible and better possible, avoid miscommunication, miscalculation
President Biden underscored the United States’ and unintended conflict, and get US-China
enduring interest in peace, stability, and prosperity relations back on track, he added.
in the Indo-Pacific and the world and the two
leaders discussed the responsibility of both nations The US side looks forward to more discussions and
to ensure competition does not veer into conflict. cooperation with China to reach more common
positions on climate change and other important
19 AMCHAM SOUTH CHINA issues, he said.

During the phone call, the two sides agreed
that in-depth communication between the two
heads of state on China-US relations and major
international issues is very important for steering
the bilateral ties in the right direction.

Both sides agreed to maintain frequent contact
by multiple means and instruct officials at the
working level to intensify the work, conduct
extensive dialogue and create conditions for the
further development of China-US relations.
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