In a letter to US President Joe Biden on January 1, Chinese President Xi Jinping stresses the importance of peaceful coexistence between China and the United States. Xi emphasizes that history has shown mutual respect and peaceful coexistence as the correct approach for fostering positive relations between the two nations.
Highlighting the positive impact of China-US relations over the past 45 years, Xi Jinping commemorates the diplomatic ties between the two countries. He notes that despite weathering storms, the relationship has improved the well-being of people from both nations and contributed to global peace, stability, and prosperity.
This diplomatic outreach comes as both nations strive to repair strained ties. The relationship between the United States and China remains delicate, especially given Beijing’s strong ties with Russia and its stance on Taiwan. However, there has been a recent thaw in relations, notably after the meeting between Xi Jinping and Joe Biden in November in San Francisco, resulting in minor diplomatic achievements.
In response to Xi’s letter, President Biden recognizes the contribution of the relationship to the prosperity and opportunities for both nations and the global community. Biden expresses optimism about building on the progress made by their predecessors to further advance the relationship between the US and China.
