China News Service, Beijing, March 19. Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Le Yucheng introduced the situation of the video call between the heads of China and the United States when he delivered a speech at the 4th International Forum on Strategy and Security hosted by the Center for Strategic and Security Studies of Tsinghua University on the 19th. , emphasizing that the U.S. side must implement President Biden's positive remarks on China-U.S. relations.

　　Le Yucheng said that on the evening of March 18, President Xi Jinping held a video call with U.S. President Joe Biden at request. The two sides discussed issues such as Sino-U.S. relations and the situation in Ukraine for two hours. The atmosphere was very pragmatic and the exchanges were very frank and in-depth.

　　Regarding Sino-US relations, Le Yucheng said that President Biden first made a positive comment on the "Shanghai Communiqué" issued by the US and China 50 years ago, and believed that 50 years later, the US-China relationship is once again at a critical moment. Shaping the world pattern of the 21st century.

In November last year, Biden expressed to President Xi Jinping his "four nos and no intentions" attitude towards China. This time he reiterated that the United States does not seek to fight a "new cold war" with China, does not seek to change the Chinese system, and does not seek to strengthen alliances through Opposes China, does not support "Taiwan independence", and has no intention of conflict with China.

　　Le Yucheng said that President Xi Jinping attaches great importance to Biden's statement, emphasizing that we all agree that China and the United States should respect each other, coexist peacefully, and avoid confrontation, but some people in the United States have not implemented the important consensus reached by the two of us. Implement Mr. President's positive statements.

The US has misread and misjudged China's strategic intentions.

President Xi Jinping emphasized on the Taiwan issue that at present, China-US relations have not yet overcome the predicament created by the previous US administration, but have encountered more and more challenges.

In particular, some people in the United States send wrong signals to the "Taiwan independence" forces, which is very dangerous.

If the Taiwan issue is not handled properly, it will have a subversive impact on the relationship between the two countries.

Hope the US side will pay enough attention.

President Biden reiterated that he will adhere to the one-China policy, does not support "Taiwan independence", and has no intention of clashing with China.

Both heads of state expressed their commitment to managing differences and maintaining close communication and exchanges.

　　Regarding the situation in Ukraine, Le Yucheng said that President Xi Jinping clarified China's basic position on the Ukraine issue, pointing out that China has always advocated peace, opposed war, advocated the maintenance of international law and the universally recognized basic norms of international relations, insisted on acting in accordance with the UN Charter, and advocated common and comprehensive , cooperation, sustainable security concept.

All parties should jointly support Russia-Ukraine dialogue and negotiation, and negotiate results and peace.

President Xi Jinping specifically quoted two old Chinese sayings, one is "a slap doesn't make a sound", and the other is "the bell has to be lifted," and urged all parties concerned to show political will and continue dialogue and negotiation, including the United States and NATO. It is also necessary to conduct dialogue with Russia to solve the crux of the Ukraine crisis and resolve the security concerns of both Russia and Ukraine.

President Xi Jinping also emphasized that the long-term way to ensure security lies in mutual respect among major powers, abandoning the Cold War mentality, not engaging in camp confrontation, and gradually building a balanced, effective and sustainable global and regional security architecture.

President Biden also introduced the position of the US side and expressed his willingness to communicate with the Chinese side to prevent the situation from escalating.

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