Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has called on China and the United States to find the right path to coexist in the new era, emphasizing the importance of mutual respect and cooperation between the two global powers. His remarks came during a series of high-level meetings in Washington, D.C., where he met with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken upon the latter’s request.
Wang Yi, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee, highlighted that the development of China-U.S. relations has reached a critical juncture. He noted that Chinese President Xi Jinping and U.S. President Joe Biden have had significant communications, setting the tone for the future of bilateral ties.
“The two heads of state have pointed out the direction and set the tone for China-U.S. relations,” Wang said. “Our teams need to implement the leaders’ important common understandings, maintain communication, manage differences, and expand cooperation in line with the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation.”
Wang Yi underscored that China’s development is driven by strong internal dynamism and a clear historical logic. “Our goal is to deliver a better life for the people and make more contributions to the world,” he stated. “We have no intention of surpassing or replacing anyone, but we must defend our legitimate right to development.”
Addressing the Taiwan question, Wang reaffirmed China’s principled position and urged the U.S. to handle the matter prudently. He emphasized that Taiwan has been part of China’s territory since ancient times. “We will never allow Taiwan to be split from China,” he declared. Wang called on the United States to abide by the one-China policy and uphold the commitments made in the three China-U.S. joint communiqués.
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged the importance of the U.S.-China relationship, stating that it is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the 21st century. “The United States hopes to have candid communication with China, resolve differences, and manage the bilateral relationship in a mature and responsible manner,” Blinken said. “We are committed to working together to address global challenges and maintain peace and stability in the world.”
On the Taiwan issue, Blinken reiterated that the United States does not support “Taiwan independence” and hopes for a peaceful resolution acceptable to both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Wang Yi concluded by emphasizing the responsibilities of major countries in the international community. “Big countries should act in a manner befitting their status, shoulder their due international responsibilities, maintain world peace, and help countries realize common development,” he said. “I hope we can act accordingly and play a constructive role for the future of the people of China and the United States, as well as for the peace and stability of the world.”
