B[The G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Milwaukee, the United States] October 2, according to the official website of the Ministry of Commerce, the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting was held in Milwaukee, the United States, from September 30 to October 1. Trade ministers or representatives of G20 members and guest countries (Poland) attended the meeting. All parties exchanged views on issues set by the United States such as opposing the weaponization of food, dealing with overcapacity, eliminating forced labor, and adjusting the principle of most-favored-nation treatment. The meeting reached a joint statement on food issues, but did not form outcome documents on other issues. Li Chenggang, International Trade Negotiator of the People's Republic of China (at the ministerial level) and Vice Minister of Commerce, attended the meeting and delivered a speech.
Li Chenggang said that President Xi Jinping profoundly pointed out that the G20 should uphold the concept of a community with a shared future for mankind, build international consensus in the fields of economy, trade and other fields, and improve global governance. Faced with the continued impact of unilateralism, China calls on G20 members to practice multilateralism, support the multilateral trading system with the WTO at its core, jointly safeguard and strengthen the cornerstone of the most-favored-nation principle, and inject stability and predictability into global trade. The G20 should maintain an open order through collective action, narrow the global gap through sustainable development, and release growth momentum through digital and intelligent cooperation.
Li Chenggang pointed out that food security is related to human survival and national and social stability. China has made positive contributions to global food security. G20 members should actively reduce trade barriers and jointly maintain the stability and smoothness of the food production and supply chain. China has always adhered to the people-centered development philosophy, attached great importance to the protection of workers' rights and interests, and called on all parties to tap into trade potential, create more high-quality jobs, and ensure that the fruits of growth are shared by all. Regarding the issue of production capacity, a comprehensive and objective dynamic analysis should be carried out from a global perspective, and more cooperation should be discussed instead of creating confrontation. China is willing to actively carry out industrial policy dialogue and cooperation with all parties, enhance mutual trust through strengthening policy coordination, and jointly promote the healthy and sustainable development of global industries. China firmly opposes unilateralism and protectionism on the grounds of dealing with overcapacity and eliminating forced labor.
During the meeting, Li Chenggang also held bilateral meetings or brief talks with heads of delegations from the United States, the European Union, Saudi Arabia, Russia, Brazil, Canada, Mexico, Argentina, Australia, South Korea, and Poland. A[China and the United States reached an eight-point consensus on outcomes] From September 23 to 25, local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping paid a state visit to the United States. During the period, the two heads of state had an in-depth exchange of views on China-US constructive strategic and stable relations and major international and regional issues, and reached an eight-point consensus on outcomes, including:
1. Both sides agree to build a "constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States based on respect, fairness and reciprocity."
2. The two sides agreed to support each other in successfully hosting the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders’ Informal Meeting and the Group of Twenty (G20) Leaders’ Summit. The two heads of state intend to attend meetings hosted by each other.
3. The two heads of state agreed that Iran should fulfill its commitment not to develop nuclear weapons and that no country or institution should impose tolls on international waterways.
4. The two heads of state recalled that China and the United States were allies in World War II and fought side by side to win the war.
5. The two heads of state recognized the positive role of the China-US economic and trade consultation mechanism and the results of the consultations between the two sides’ economic and trade teams, including establishing and promoting mechanisms such as the Trade Council, reaching a “US$30 billion” reciprocal tax reduction arrangement, extending the results of the Kuala Lumpur economic and trade consultation, etc., and instructed their implementation.
6. The cooperation between China and the US anti-drug law enforcement agencies has achieved visible results. Recently, the two sides have cooperated closely and jointly solved many cases involving new psychoactive substances and precursor chemicals, and arrested dozens of related criminal suspects in both countries.
7. The two sides agree to establish a China-US Artificial Intelligence Dialogue to exchange information on risks and benefits related to artificial intelligence. The next dialogue will be held in November this year. Both parties agreed to establish communication channels for artificial intelligence events.
8. The United States welcomes the arrival of a pair of giant pandas leased from China to the Atlanta Zoo in the United States.
In addition, the Chinese and American militaries also agreed to sign a memorandum of understanding to strengthen crisis communication and prevention as soon as possible and continue to cooperate in the search for the remains of missing US military personnel in China. (Xinhua News Agency) A[Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan had tea with US President Trump and his wife] On the morning of September 25, local time, President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan held a tea chat with US President Trump and his wife Melania at the White House. The two heads of state agreed to further enrich the connotation of the positioning of China-US relations and jointly build a "constructive strategic and stable relationship based on respect, fairness and reciprocity."
Xi Jinping pointed out that this is my second visit to Washington in 11 years for a state visit to the United States. During this visit, we have enriched the connotation of the positioning of China-US relations, and agreed to jointly build a "constructive strategic and stable relationship based on respect, fairness, and reciprocity." We have also achieved mutually beneficial results in the economic and trade fields, which will be welcomed by the people of the two countries and the international community.
Xi Jinping emphasized that the future of Sino-US relations is bright and this is a historical trend. At the same time, the road to light is often tortuous, and there will always be various difficulties and challenges, which is also in line with the law of development of things. I am willing to work with President Trump to write an important chapter in the history of the development of Sino-US relations with the courage and responsibility to be responsible for history.
Trump said that President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States was a constructive and very successful one. The two sides have in-depth communication on US-China relations and major international and regional issues, and have achieved many positive results, which are beneficial to both countries. I look forward to continuing to maintain close communication with President Xi Jinping and jointly lead the development of U.S.-China relations.
After the tea talk, Xi Jinping and Peng Liyuan, accompanied by Trump and Melania, went to the U.S. National Archives. The two heads of state and their spouses walked into the central hall of the archives together and listened to the introduction of the archives and main exhibits.
Xi Jinping said that archives carry the wisdom of ancestors and contain inspiration for the future. Over the past 250 years, the American people have pursued the American Dream and built a prosperous and powerful country and a beautiful homeland on the North American continent. The Chinese people have inherited the 5,000-year cultural tradition of the Chinese nation and have continuously made new achievements on their new journey to realize the Chinese dream of the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation. China and the United States are two countries with their own characteristics. Although the two countries have different histories, cultures, social systems, and development paths, the people of the two countries have the same yearning for a better life. By recognizing and respecting each other's differences, understanding and learning from each other, finding the greatest common denominator, extending the list of cooperation, and properly managing differences, the relations between the two countries will be stable and long-term. (CCTV News) A[Meetings between Xi Jinping and U.S. President Trump] On the morning of September 24, local time, President Xi Jinping held talks with U.S. President Trump at the White House.
Xi Jinping pointed out that the exchange of visits between the heads of state of China and the United States in less than half a year is unprecedented in the history of Sino-US relations. President Trump and I have been maintaining communication through various means and jointly steer the ship of China-US relations. In May this year, President Trump and I unanimously decided to build a constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States. This new positioning reflects the reality of Sino-US relations and expectations for the future. It is an important step towards a correct way for the two countries to get along. We must turn this vision into action, work towards a direction where cooperation is the main priority, competition is moderate, differences are controllable, and peace is achievable, and we must find a correct way for the two major countries to get along with each other. China and the United States should and can achieve mutual benefit and win-win results in pragmatic cooperation, achieve mutual success in healthy competition, properly handle differences while seeking common ground while reserving differences, and build peace through accumulated mutual trust, so that the constructive strategic and stable relationship between China and the United States can better benefit the people of the two countries and people around the world.
Xi Jinping emphasized that the economic and trade teams of both sides held a new round of consultations and reached a new joint arrangement, which is good news for the industries, people and even the global economy of the two countries. Cooperation is a two-way street, and the stability of Sino-US economic and trade relations requires both a longer list of cooperation and a shorter list of problems. As long as we uphold the spirit of equality, respect and reciprocity, we can find a way to solve the problem. It is hoped that both sides will meet each other halfway, adhere to the mutually beneficial and win-win orientation, and promote the sustained, stable and positive development of Sino-US economic and trade relations.
Xi Jinping pointed out that China and the United States are both major countries in artificial intelligence. They compete, but they can also cooperate. They should each show their strengths instead of defending each other. Both sides can continue to engage in dialogue on artificial intelligence, communicate on its risks and benefits, and jointly prevent the misuse of artificial intelligence. It is necessary to maintain human control over artificial intelligence technology, adhere to the concept of people-oriented and upward goodness, and let artificial intelligence serve the progress of mankind.
Xi Jinping emphasized that China’s position on safeguarding national unity and territorial integrity is very clear. It is hoped that the United States will adhere to the correct stance of opposing "Taiwan independence", handle the Taiwan issue prudently, and lay a solid foundation for the development of China-U.S. strategic cooperation and bilateral relations.
Trump said that President Xi Jinping’s state visit to the United States is a great visit. The United States and China are both major countries, and President Xi Jinping and I are good friends and maintain in-depth and close communication. Under our leadership, U.S.-China relations will surely improve. The economic and trade teams of the two countries held a new round of consultations and achieved new results. The two sides should continue dialogue and reach a better agreement. Artificial intelligence is related to the future of mankind, and the United States and China should maintain dialogue and strengthen cooperation on this issue.
The two heads of state also exchanged views on the situation in the Middle East, the crisis in Ukraine, the Korean Peninsula and other major international and regional issues.
The two heads of state confirmed that they will support each other to successfully host the 2026 APEC Leaders' Informal Meeting and the G20 Leaders' Summit.
Cai Qi, Wang Yi, He Lifeng and others participated. (CCTV News) B[Wang Yi talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi] Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, held talks with Iranian Foreign Minister Araghchi in Beijing on the 16th. Wang Yi said that China is willing to play a constructive role in resolving international disputes, and is also willing to strengthen dialogue and cooperation with Iran to safeguard Iran's legitimate rights and interests. We encourage Iran and the United States to maintain rationality and restraint, return to the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding as soon as possible, and conduct substantive consultations on issues of respective concern; we support Iran's dialogue with Gulf countries and respect each other's territorial sovereignty and national security; we urge all parties to take effective measures to open the Strait of Hormuz as soon as possible; we do not want regional tensions to spill further to Yemen and the Red Sea. Call for dialogue and negotiation to resolve issues.
Wang Yi pointed out that President Xi Jinping put forward four initiatives during his visit to Egypt to support regional countries in upholding a common, comprehensive, cooperative and sustainable security concept and building a new security architecture in the Middle East. We welcome useful exploration in this regard by regional countries. China is willing to strengthen communication and coordination with Iran to promote new progress in China-Iran relations.
Araghchi briefed on the latest situation in the Middle East and Gulf region and Iran's next considerations, saying that Iran believes that the Iran-US memorandum of understanding is still valid, that Iran has reached a plan with Amanda to open the Strait of Hormuz, and that the United States should earnestly implement various commitments it has made. Iran welcomes and supports President Xi Jinping’s four-point proposal for maintaining peace and stability in the Middle East and promoting regional common security. Iran attaches great importance to its relations with China and is willing to promote the sustained and in-depth development of relations between the two countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional hotspot issues of common interest. (Xinhua News Agency) B[Wang Yi spoke on the phone with French Foreign Minister Barrow] On the 14th, Wang Yi, member of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee and Foreign Minister, had a telephone conversation with French Foreign Minister Barrow at request. Wang Yi said that under the strategic guidance of the two heads of state, China-France relations have generally maintained a stable development momentum. The current international situation is intertwined with chaos. As permanent members of the Security Council, China and France should strengthen strategic communication and jointly respond to risks and challenges. China actively supports France in fulfilling its rotating presidency of the Security Council this month, and looks forward to France's efforts to promote the Security Council to play its due role.
Wang Yi pointed out that the one-China principle is the political basis of the China-France comprehensive strategic partnership. He hoped that France would abide by the one-China principle with practical actions, refrain from any form of official exchanges with Taiwan, and not send any wrong signals to "Taiwan independence" forces. China and the EU should adhere to partnership positioning, adhere to mutual benefit and win-win results, adhere to mutual openness, properly resolve current economic and trade frictions through constructive dialogue, and avoid escalating confrontation. Protectionism cannot improve Europe's competitiveness. Instead, it will deprive consumers of high-quality and affordable goods, push up inflation, and drag down the green transformation process. China is one of the world's largest markets, and China's development is an opportunity rather than a challenge for the EU. It is hoped that France, as a major country with strategic vision, will use a pragmatic and rational attitude to push the European side to meet China halfway, view China's development more correctly, and exert a positive influence on the stability of China-EU relations.
Barrow said that since President Macron's visit to China last year, France and China have adhered to the "Dujiangyan Spirit" of exchanges and integration, sought common ground while reserving differences, and continued dialogue. The overall relationship between the two countries has maintained a momentum of development. France firmly adheres to the one-China policy. EU-China economic and trade relations are currently experiencing difficulties and challenges, and France is willing to promote Europe and China to find solutions through constructive exchanges.
The two sides also exchanged views on the situation in Iran, the crisis in Ukraine and other issues of common concern. Wang Yi introduced China's principled position and pointed out that President Xi Jinping put forward a four-point initiative on building a new security architecture in the Middle East, which provided public goods and played a constructive role in regional peace and stability. (Xinhua News Agency) B[Li Qiang presided over the 21st special study of the State Council] On September 8, the State Council conducted the 21st special study with the theme of "promoting urban renewal with high quality and promoting urban connotative development". When presiding over the study, Premier Li Qiang emphasized the need to thoroughly study and implement General Secretary Xi Jinping’s important instructions on urban renewal and the relevant decisions and arrangements of the Party Central Committee, establish a sustainable urban renewal model, promote urban structural optimization, functional improvement, cultural continuity, and quality improvement, so as to better meet people’s needs for a better life with high-quality urban development.
Yang Baojun, Chairman of the China Urban Planning Society, gave an explanation. Vice Premiers of the State Council Ding Xuexiang and He Lifeng, and State Councilor Wu Zhenglong made exchange speeches.
After listening to the explanations and exchange speeches, Li Qiang pointed out that in recent years, China's new industrialization and new urbanization have advanced in depth, and the population situation, development momentum, real estate market, etc. have undergone profound changes. Urban development has accelerated and shifted to connotative development. Urban renewal has become an important starting point for urban work at the current stage, an important way to improve living conditions, enhance people's livelihood and well-being, and an important carrier for expanding domestic demand and accelerating the conversion of momentum. We should continue to deepen our understanding of the laws of urban development in practice, adhere to a people-oriented and high-quality promotion of urban renewal, and find a new path for urban modernization with Chinese characteristics.
Li Qiang pointed out that it is necessary to fully implement the people's city concept and implement people-centered development ideas into the entire process of urban renewal and reflect it in specific policies and actions. Leave the best resources to the people, and prioritize the revitalized and renovated public spaces, service facilities, ecological resources, etc. to meet people's livelihood needs. Prioritize solving the urgent needs and worries of the people, identify the shortcomings that need to be solved urgently, and take concrete measures to improve living and living conditions. It is necessary to accurately grasp the practical connotation of urban renewal and comprehensively implement various tasks of urban renewal. Focus on enhancing disaster prevention and reduction capabilities, actively prevent and respond to various disasters such as floods, fires, and earthquakes, and use the construction of the "Six Networks" as an opportunity to reasonably improve the defense standards of key infrastructure in important cities and disaster-prone areas. Focus on improving the level of livability and industry, starting from the daily life, culture and leisure, education, medical care and employment of the people, coordinate and promote the renewal and transformation of housing, residential areas, communities and urban areas, accelerate the transformation and upgrading of old neighborhoods and factories, actively introduce new industries and new business formats, and comprehensively enhance the quality of urban functions and development vitality.
Focus on shaping the city's characteristic features, pay attention to the leading role of urban design, protect the landscape pattern and historical context, and inherit the city's memory.
Li Qiang emphasized that urban renewal is a systematic project, and it is necessary to strengthen overall coordination and gather strong synergy. It is necessary to increase government investment, strengthen the protection of factor resources, make coordinated use of various policy funds, strengthen fiscal and financial coordination, and promote the construction of major engineering projects. It is necessary to better leverage the role of market forces, strengthen credit support, improve financial tools such as urban renewal funds, and build a diversified and sustainable investment and financing system. It is necessary to accelerate the improvement of the policy system, strengthen legal protection, and timely adjust and optimize relevant policies, laws, regulations, and standards in planning, land use, finance, taxation, and finance based on the practical needs of urban renewal. (Xinhua News Agency)
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