Weezha Roz-On Friday, Wang Yi, the Foreign Minister of China, spoke with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio over the phone.
Wang expressed that both sides should maintain communication, manage differences, and expand cooperation to contribute to the stable, healthy, and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations.
This conversation was the first interaction between these two senior diplomats since Rubio assumed the position of Secretary of State on Monday.
According to a statement from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China, told Rubio that the leadership of the Communist Party of China is the choice of the Chinese people and that China’s development is driven by clear historical logic and strong internal momentum.
“Our goal is to improve the lives of our people and make greater contributions to the world.
We have no intention of surpassing or replacing anyone, but we must defend our legitimate right to development,” Wang said.
He also elaborated on China’s stance on the Taiwan issue and urged the United States to handle the matter with utmost caution.
Wang reminded the U.S. side of its solemn commitment to the One-China principle in the three China-U.S. joint communiques, emphasizing that Washington must not backtrack on its promises.
He also pointed out that major powers should act responsibly, maintain world peace, and assist in the shared development of all nations.
Wang expressed hope that Rubio would make the right decisions and play a constructive role for the future of the people of both nations and for global peace and stability.
According to the report from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Rubio conveyed the U.S. side’s readiness to engage in candid communication with China, properly manage differences, and handle bilateral relations in a mature and prudent manner.
He also reaffirmed that the U.S. does not support “Taiwan independence” and hopes for a peaceful resolution of the Taiwan issue in a manner acceptable to both sides of the Taiwan Strait.
Weezha Roz
