China's CCTV (February 11) reported the US President Biden's telephone call to Chinese President Xi Jinping in February on the eve of the Lunar New Year and said he had conveyed greetings on the occasion to the Chinese people. Xi Jinping pointed out that the US-China relationship is at an important juncture and "that one of the most important events in international relations over the past half-century has been the restoration and development of Sino-US relations" Xi Jinping also said "cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both, and struggle will hurt both. Cooperation is the only correct choice for both parties. Sino-US cooperation can accomplish many major events that benefit both countries and the world. Sino-US confrontation is definitely a disaster for both countries and the world". He said, "The two countries should work together and meet each other halfway, uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect, and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, promote the healthy and stable development of Sino-US relations, and bring more tangibility to the two peoples". Asserting that "China and the United States will have different views on some issues", Xi Jinping said "The key is to respect each other, treat each other as equals, and properly manage and handle them in a constructive manner". He emphasised that it is necessary to "avoid misunderstanding and misjudgment" and pointedly added "Taiwan, Hong Kong-related issues, and Xinjiang-related issues are China's internal affairs, which are related to China's sovereignty and territorial integrity. The United States should respect China's core interests and act cautiously". It reported Biden's comment that "China is a country with a long history and great civilization, and the Chinese people are great people. The United States and China should avoid conflicts and can cooperate in a wide range of fields such as climate change. The US is willing to conduct frank and constructive dialogues with China..." The conversation was reported by the Chinese official media including People's Daily and Xinhua.
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