Xi Jinping Meets U.S. Senate Delegation Led by House Majority Leader Charles Schumer

On the afternoon of October 9, President Xi Jinping met with the bipartisan delegation of the U.S. Senate led by Majority Leader Charles Schumer at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.

President Xi underlined that the China-u.s. relationship is the most important bilateral relationship in the world. How China and the U.S. get along will determine the future of humanity. China maintains that the common interests of the two countries far outweigh their differences, and the prosperity of both China and the U.S. presents an opportunity, rather than a challenge, to each other.

Xi said that the “Thucydides Trap” is not inevitable, and the world is vast enough to accommodate the respective development and common prosperity of China and the U.S. Given the high degree of integration between the Chinese and U.S. economies and their closely entwined interests, both countries stand to benefit from each other’s development. A postpandemic global recovery, meeting the climate challenge, and resolving international and regional hotspots all require China-u.s. coordination and cooperation.

Xi indicated that China welcomes the visits of more U.S. Congress members to gain a better understanding of China’s past, present, and future. It is hoped that the two legislatures will have more interactions, dialogues, and exchanges to increase mutual understanding and make a positive contribution to the stabilization and improvement of the China-u.s. relationship.

Senator Schumer and other members of the delegation noted that the U.S. side does not seek a conflict with China, nor does it seek to decouple. The U.S. is willing to enhance dialogue and communication with China in an open and candid manner based on mutual respect, responsibly manage the bilateral relationship, and stabilize and strengthen U.s.-china relations.

“China’s position on the growth of Chinaaustralia relations is consistent and clear. A sound and stable China-australia relationship is in the interest of both countries and peoples. It is also conducive to peace and stability in the region and beyond. China stands ready to work with Australia to continue to improve and grow the bilateral relationship and bring more benefits to the two peoples.” Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Wang Wenbin highlighted at a regular press conference on October 11, 2023.