Xi says China, US can achieve mutual success, shared prosperity

BEIJING -- China and the United States can achieve mutual success and shared prosperity, benefiting both countries and the world, Chinese President Xi Jinping said on Friday.

In his phone talks with US President Donald Trump, Xi said that to realize this vision, the two countries should make joint efforts to achieve mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation.

During their talks, the two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on bilateral relations and issues of common concern, and provided strategic guidance for the stable development of bilateral ties in the next stage. The conversation was pragmatic, positive and constructive.

Xi said that China and the United States were allies who fought side by side during World War II. Not long ago, China solemnly commemorated the 80th anniversary of the victory of the Chinese People's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War, and invited family members of the Flying Tigers to the Tian'anmen Rostrum to watch the military parade, he added.

Chinese people, he said, will never forget the valuable support provided by the United States and other anti-fascist allies to China's War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression. Xi called on the two sides to honor the fallen heroes, remember history, cherish peace and open up the future.

Xi stressed that China-US relations are of great significance. He said that the recent consultations between the teams of both sides have demonstrated the spirit of equality, respect and mutual benefit, adding that they can continue to properly handle the prominent issues in the bilateral relations and strive for win-win outcomes.

He also said that the US side should avoid taking unilateral trade restrictions to prevent undermining the achievements made by both sides through multiple rounds of consultations.

Xi said China's position on the TikTok issue is clear, adding that the Chinese government respects the wishes of the company in question and is glad to see business negotiations in line with market rules and a solution that conforms to Chinese laws and regulations and takes into account the interests of both sides.

He called on the US side to provide an open, fair and non-discriminatory business environment for Chinese enterprises to invest in the country.

For his part, Trump said the military parade held by China to commemorate the 80th anniversary of the victory of the War of Resistance against Japanese Aggression was phenomenal and beautiful.

The US-China relationship, he said, is the most important bilateral relationship in the world, adding that by working together the two countries can achieve many great things conducive to world peace and stability.

He also said that the US side hopes to maintain a long-term, big and great relationship with China.

The US side hopes to promote bilateral economic and trade cooperation, and keep supporting consultations between teams from both sides to properly resolve the TikTok issue, Trump said, adding that the United States stands ready to work with China to maintain world peace.