In connection with the fact that it has been 50 years since President Nixon's visit to China, which triggered the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of China said, "We have taken experience and wisdom from past history, and the relationship between the two countries is sound. I hope to return to a stable development trajectory. "
Fifty years ago, on February 21, 1972, President Nixon of the United States visited China, which had no diplomatic relations, and the two countries began to improve relations, which triggered the establishment of diplomatic relations.
China's Foreign Ministry spokesman Wang Wenbin said at a press conference on the 21st, "50 years ago, President Nixon visited China and the two countries realized a historic handshake and put an end to the long-term disconnection." , Emphasized the significance of the visit.
On top of that, regarding the current bilateral relations, "The root cause is that some Americans have a marked bias in their perceptions of China and are trying to keep China as a strategic competitor or a virtual enemy." Criticized the American side.
On the other hand, Spokesperson Thou said, "China's development is for the Chinese people to live a better life, not to challenge and replace the United States. The United States has a history of the past 50 years. I hope that the two countries will return to a healthy and stable development trajectory by gaining experience and wisdom from the United States. "
China says it will hold a commemorative event in both countries soon, but has not disclosed details.