- New model of major-power relationship

China and the United States have reached consensus on the building of a new model of major-power relations. During their meetings at the Annenberg Estate, Xi and Obama agreed that the two countries would work together to build a new model of major-power relations that benefits both nations and the world. Xi summarized this new model with three points. First, non-conflict and non-confrontation. That requires both sides to view each other's strategic intentions objectively, stay as partners instead of adversaries, and handle their differences and disputes through dialogue and cooperation instead of taking a confrontational approach. Second, mutual respect. That requires both sides to respect each other's choice of social system and development path; respect each other's core interests and major concerns; seek common ground while respecting differences, uphold inclusiveness, and make progress side by side. Third, win-win cooperation. That requires both sides to abandon zero-sum mentality, accommodate the other's interests while seeking one's own, promote common development while developing oneself, and continue to deepen the pattern of shared interests. Xi also pointed out that to implement agreements on the building of a new model of major-power relations, both sides need to take their dialogue and trust to a new level, make new steps in their pragmatic cooperation, establish a new pattern of major-power interaction, and explore new ways to manage their differences. The building of a new model of major-country relations between China and the United States is an unprecedented endeavor that will inspire future generations. It is a historic innovation. As such, it may not be a straightforward process. Nevertheless, as long as China and the United States evaluate the situation, focus on the goal, stay firm in their determination and forge ahead, both sides will be able to achieve sound and steady growth of relations.

Meanwhile, with active planning and facilitation, China's relations with other major powers have also made fresh progress and breakthroughs. China and Russia have deepened strategic trust, scaled up business cooperation, made new breakthroughs in major energy cooperation projects, maintained close coordination on major international and regional issues and in global economic governance, and achieved new progress in building their comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination. China and the EU have expanded cooperation areas, deepened shared interests, and continued to elevate strategic relations and cooperation to new heights. China has also made active efforts and achieved notable results in developing friendship and cooperation with other major developing countries and major regional countries.

- Friendship and cooperation with neighboring and developing countries

Inheriting the traditions of Chinese culture and the diplomacy of New China while keeping in mind the new tasks of this new period of China's relations with other developing countries and its neighbors, Xi stressed the necessity of adopting the right approach to upholding justice and seeking interests in building relations with these countries. Politically, China should uphold justice and fairness as a guiding principle. Economically, China should pursue mutual benefits and common development. In nurturing relations with neighbors and other developing countries that have long been friendly yet face daunting challenges in development, China will accommodate their interests rather than seeking benefits at their expense or shifting troubles onto them.

China will follow the right approach to upholding justice and seeking interests in strengthening relations with its neighbors and other developing countries. During his visit to Africa, Xi had sincere and cordial discussions with African leaders, in which he expounded on China's policy toward Africa and stressed China's commitment to cooperation with Africa with sincerity. In particular, he emphasized the win-win nature of China-Africa cooperation. He reiterated that China will fully honor its commitment to Africa, attach no political strings to aid to Africa, help African countries translate their strength in natural resources into development and achieve diverse, independent and sustainable growth. Xi's remarks struck a chord among African leaders and people, who believed China's presence in Africa is sincere and aims to boost Africa's development.

During Xi's visit to Trinidad and Tobago and Costa Rica, China and the two countries agreed on a large number of major projects, which testifies to China's sincerity in helping Central American countries to achieve development. Xi declared China's decision to provide preferential loans and special infrastructure loans to Caribbean countries having friendly ties with China, which was warmly received. Xi's visit to Mexico boosted bilateral business ties, and the two sides announced the upgrading of China-Mexico relations to a comprehensive strategic partnership.

- Top-level designing and strategic planning

Xi has repeatedly called for stronger top-level design and medium- to long-term strategic planning for China's diplomatic work. The Party Central Committee has stepped up such efforts by integrating China's relations with the world's major powers, its neighbors and other developing countries and multilateral diplomacy through a series of major initiatives. This has promoted all-round growth of China's relations with various parties, meeting its target of a good start and solid layout in diplomatic work, setting the stage for medium- and long-term pursuit of objectives.

The Party Central Committee attaches great importance to the details of implementing China's foreign policy. It calls for the need to follow new trend in strategic planning, to make timely policy adjustments in light of shifting international developments and the changing external environment, and to properly address new issues and problems in diplomatic work. Xi has stressed that while firmly committing itself to peaceful development, China must not forsake its legitimate interests or compromise its core national interests. No country should expect China to swallow the bitter fruit that undermines the country's sovereignty, security and development interests. In its diplomatic work, China will not dodge disputes or problems. Rather, China will endeavor to properly handle differences and problems with countries concerned, while working to promote exchange and cooperation in various fields to expand common interests and maintain good relations with neighboring countries, promoting peace and stability in the region as a whole.

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