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UPDATED: May 9, 2012 NO. 19 MAY 10, 2012
Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi's Remarks to Conference on China-U.S. Relations by Video Link
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Third, we should adhere to the political foundation of China-U.S. relations. There are three important political documents between China and the United States, namely the Shanghai Communiqué, the Joint Communiqué on the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations and the August 17th Communiqué. These documents have established the principles and laid the foundation for

China-U.S. relations. Together with the three China-U.S. joint statements, they guarantee the sound development of China-U.S. relationship. The most important principle enshrined in these documents is that the two countries should respect each other, treat each other as equals and enhance cooperation on the basis of common interests. We should earnestly respect each other's core interests and major concerns, expand common ground while setting aside differences and properly handle differences to maintain steady growth of the bilateral ties. We hope that the United States will abide by principle and honor its commitments on issues related to Taiwan and Tibet, so as to prevent setbacks in China-U.S. relations and ensure their steady growth.

Fourth, we should pursue mutually beneficial cooperation in an innovative spirit. Mutual benefit is the defining feature of China-U.S. business ties. Both China and the United States face the task of adjusting economic structure and promoting growth, and this will create greater opportunities for cooperation between us. We should both boost cooperation in traditional sectors and seize opportunities of cooperation in new areas such as energy, the environment and infrastructure. We hope that the United States will guard against any possible interference caused by domestic politics and work with China to uphold the overall interests of our long-term mutually beneficial cooperation.

Fifth, we should strengthen communication and coordination in international affairs. China and the United States are permanent members of the UN Security Council, and we have important influence in international affairs. We should step up communication and coordination on major issues that concern the well-being of mankind, abide by the principles and spirit of the Charter of the United Nations, uphold the basic norms governing international relations, and jointly shoulder the responsibility for promoting peace, stability and development in the world.

Sixth, we should encourage people-to-people and local exchanges. Friendship and cooperation between our two peoples are an ever-lasting force driving the growth of China-U.S. relations. We should make full use of platforms such as the High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange and the Governors Forum. We should also carry out exchanges between non-governmental organizations, localities, think tanks, media organizations and young people of the two countries in a more flexible, diverse and effective way. Such exchanges will no doubt help us enhance mutual understanding, intensify the mutually beneficial cooperation and advance our overall relations.

Ladies and Gentlemen,

Dear Friends,

Thanks to 40 years of hard work by several generations of leaders and people in both countries, China-U.S. relations have come a long way. Our responsibility now is to sustain the growth of China-U.S. relations in the next 40 years and beyond. This is both a glorious and a challenging mission. Let us keep to the goal set by the two presidents, and let us work together to make steady progress in building China-U.S. cooperative partnership and create a greater future for China-U.S. relations!

In conclusion, I wish the conference a big success.

Thank you.

(Source: www.fmprc.gov.cn)

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