Washington, D.C., January 20, 2025 – The Europe Today: Chinese Vice President Han Zheng stated on Sunday that China is prepared to collaborate with the United States to ensure the steady, sound, and sustainable development of bilateral relations. Han made the remarks during a meeting with U.S. Vice President-elect J.D. Vance ahead of the inauguration ceremony for President-elect Donald Trump on Monday.
Attending as the special representative of Chinese President Xi Jinping at the invitation of the U.S. government, Han conveyed President Xi’s greetings to Trump and congratulated Vance on his election.
Han highlighted the significant common understandings reached between President Xi and President-elect Trump during a recent important phone conversation, which outlined a roadmap for advancing China-U.S. relations. Han emphasized China’s readiness to follow the strategic guidance of high-level leader engagements and implement the agreements reached during the conversation to promote mutual stability and growth in bilateral ties.
Recognizing China and the United States as great nations with remarkable peoples striving to achieve their respective goals, Han underscored the importance of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation. He expressed confidence that by adhering to these principles, both countries could help each other succeed, benefit their citizens, and contribute significantly to global peace and development.
Touching on the critical economic and trade relationship, Han acknowledged areas of disagreement but emphasized the shared interests and vast potential for cooperation. He urged strengthened dialogue and consultation to address these issues constructively.
Vice President-elect Vance expressed gratitude for President Xi’s greetings and praised the productive conversation between the two leaders, which addressed key issues in the bilateral relationship. He affirmed the importance of the economic and trade partnership between the U.S. and China, emphasizing the need to strengthen dialogue and cooperation on international and regional matters.
Vance also acknowledged China’s growing influence in international affairs and conveyed the U.S.’s readiness to develop a constructive and productive relationship with China in the coming years. He reiterated a shared commitment to promoting global peace, stability, and prosperity.
The meeting underscores the mutual recognition of the critical role China-U.S. relations play in shaping the future of global stability and development.
