Special Report: 30th Anniversary of Sino-U.S. Diplomatic Relations
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (1st R) meets
with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (1st L) in Beijing,
China, Feb. 21, 2009.(Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
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BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao
Saturday appreciated the great importance that the Obama administration places
on expanding Sino-U.S. relations.
During a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of
State Hillary Clinton, Wen said in the face of the complicated and ever-shifting
international political and economic situation, China and the United States
should not only "cross the river in a common boat," but also "progress together
hand in hand."
Wen said since the two countries established
diplomatic links three decades ago, history has proved that cooperation and
common prosperity remain the sole correct route (for the development of
bilateral relations).
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Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets
with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (L) in Beijing,
China, Feb. 21, 2009.(Xinhua/Liu Weibing)
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Wen called for the two sides to proceed from
strategic height and long-term prospect to take care of each other's core
interests, continuously enrich the content of their constructive and cooperative
relations and advance bilateral links from a new starting point.
Wen said that jointly addressing the global financial
crisis provides an opportunity for China and the United States to strengthen
mutual trust and cooperation. He suggested that the two countries should perfect
and give full play to bilateral mechanisms, increase consultation and
coordination in multilateral fields.
Wen said the two sides should firmly oppose trade and
investment protectionism in various forms.
Wen also called for the two countries to adopt
proactive measures to overcome current difficulties in economy and in the same
time, focus on developing an all-round, long-term and stable relationship of
cooperation.
Wen said the two countries should work together in
addressing such issues as climate change, energy security and environment
protection and realizing the millennium development goals.
Clinton said that the Obama administration was ready
to tackle the financial crisis and oppose trade protectionism. She introduced
the economic stimulus package of the Obama administration and expressed the
appreciation of China's efforts and measures to promote economic growth. She
also said that the United States wished to work together with China in coping
with various challenges including the issue of development.
Wen welcomed Clinton in Beijing as she made her first
visit to China since becoming Secretary of State.
Noting that Clinton has repeatedly voiced a
willingness to develop positive and cooperative relations with China, Wen said
this reflects the high importance that the Obama administration puts on
developing Sino-U.S. relations.
"As the world is faced with the grim impact of the
financial crisis, I very much appreciate a (Chinese) proverb you quoted that all
countries should cross the river peacefully as they are in a common boat," Wen
said. The proverb is from The Art of War by SunTzi, an ancient Chinese military
strategist.
"Another saying in the book goes as 'progress
together hand in hand,'" Wen said.
Clinton echoed Wen's comment by saying China and the
United States have an opportunity to work closely together in the future.
"I quoted another Chinese proverb that 'you should
dig a well before you are thirsty,'" Clinton said, referring to the need that
the two countries should work together.
Chinese president meets U.S. secretary
of state
BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
met with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton here on Saturday, stressing
that it is of ever great importance to further deepen and develop Sino-U.S.
relations. Full story
Chinese premier meets Hillary Clinton
BEIJING, February 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao met
with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton at the Zhongnanhai leadership
compound in downtown Beijing on Saturday afternoon. Full story
Clinton: U.S. to "deepen and broaden
relationship" with China
BEIJING,
February 20 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi met U.S. Secretary
of State Hillary Clinton Saturday morning, both pledging to upgrade bilateral
ties in dealing with common challenges.
"As we start the new administration of President Obama, we
want to deepen and broaden our relationship," said Clinton who arrived here
Friday night after her tour to Indonesia, the Republic of Korea, and Japan. Full story
FM: China to have human rights
dialogue with U.S.
BEIJING, February 21 (Xinhua) -- China will conduct
dialogues on human rights issues with the U.S. on the basis of mutual respect
and noninterference in each other's internal affairs, said Chinese Foreign
Minister Yang Jiechi on Saturday.
"Although differences exist, China is willing to conduct
the dialogues with the U.S. to push forward the human rights situation on the
premise of mutual respect and noninterference in each other's internal affairs,"
Yang said. Full story
China stresses security, liquidity
when deploying forex reserves
BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- China on Saturday reaffirmed
its efforts to ensure security and liquidity when deploying foreign exchange
reserves.
"We did use foreign exchange reserves to buy U.S. treasury
bonds. Our principle of using reserves is to ensure security and liquidity,"
Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi told the press following talks with U.S.
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton. Full story
Chinese President to meet with Obama
in London
BEIJING, Feb. 21 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao
will meet for the first time with U.S. President Barack Obama during a G20
summit in London in April, Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here
Saturday.
The meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and US
President Barack Obama will be of great significance, Yang said, adding that
both countries are to make earnest preparation for the meeting. Full story
China, U.S. to hold defense
meeting
BEIJING, Feb. 21
(Xinhua) -- China and the United States are to hold an annual work meeting of
their defense ministries this month, a spokesman of the Chinese Defense Ministry
said in a news release.
David Sedney, U.S. deputy assistant secretary of defense,
will visit China from Feb. 27 to 28 for a meeting with the head of the Foreign
Affairs Office of the Ministry of Defense of China. Full story
U.S. Secretary of State Hillary
Clinton arrives for China visit
BEIJING, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing on Friday evening, kicking off her first
visit to China since she took office.
Clinton was greeted by Chinese Assistant Foreign Minister
Liu Jieyi at the airport. Full story
Expert: Effective U.S.-China co-op on
climate change can increase mutual trust
WASHINGTON, Feb. 20 (Xinhua) -- The United States and
China can increase mutual trust over long-term intentions through effective
cooperation on critical global issues such as climate change, a noted China
expert said.
Although the U.S.-China relationship has made much
progress in the past 30 years, mutual mistrust over each other's long-term
intentions remains deep, said Professor Kenneth Lieberthal from the University
of Michigan. Full story
Commentary: China, U.S. should enahnce
mutual trust, co-op to tackle global
challenges
BEIJING, Feb. 19 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State
Hillary Clinton's China tour scheduled for Friday is an important high-level
visit since the Obama administration took office. At this new historic juncture,
the two countries should stick to the right direction of their constructive
cooperation and push their bilateral ties further forward. Full story
Hillary Clinton highlights Asia, China
in first major speech
NEW YORK, Feb. 13 (Xinhua) -- In her first major policy
speech as U.S. secretary of state, Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday attached
great importance to developing stronger relations and having closer cooperation
with Asian countries, in particular China. Full story
