President Xi Jinping Meets Leaders of Major International Economic Organizations
On the morning of December 10, President Xi Jinping had a collective meeting with the leaders of major international economic organizations at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.President Xi posed for a group photo with the participating leaders at the beginning of the meeting, and thanked the leaders for their long-time support for China's modernization.President Xi pointed out that with the acceleration of unprecedented global transformation, the world has entered a new period of turbulence and change, and once again come to a critical crossroads. Humanity is a closely entwined community with a shared future. Countries are not riding separately in some 190 small boats, but are rather all in a giant ship on which their shared destiny hinges. As such, they should see each other's development as opportunities rather than challenges, and treat each other as partners rather than rivals. Global solidarity, cooperation, mutual benefit and win-win should become the defining theme of the times. China is ready to work with the major international economic organizations to practice multilateralism, promote international cooperation, and support the development of Global South countries, so as to advance an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and build a just world of common development.President of the New Development Bank Dilma Rousseff, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund Kristalina Georgieva, President of the World Bank Group Ajay Banga, and Director-General of the World Trade Organization Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala gave remarks on behalf of the participating international economic organizations. They applauded China's achievements in economic development, expressed optimism about China's development prospect, and thanked China for its long-standing support for the work of international economic organizations. They noted that China's development achievements are recognized by the world. In particular, it has created a human miracle in poverty reduction, and become a global leader in new quality productive forces. This fully proves that the people-centered development philosophy adopted by the Chinese government is both successful and viable, and provides important inspirations for the rest of the world. China has been a crucial engine and anchor of global growth and a staunch defender of multilateralism. China's endeavor to further deepen reform comprehensively, expand opening up and pursue high-quality development brings enormous opportunities to the world, especially Global South countries. The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) and the three global initiatives put forth by President Xi Jinping speak volumes about China's sense of responsibility as a major country, and provide important platforms for Global South countries to get on board the fast train of China's development in pursuit of their own development. The world economy is facing many difficulties and challenges, and unilateralism and protectionism are clearly on the rise. Countries across the world are looking to China, with the hope and confidence that China will continue to function as the most important engine of global growth. The major international economic organizations are ready to work closely with China to uphold multilateralism, protect free trade and economic globalization, and make greater contributions to the common development and prosperity of the world, so as to create a brighter shared future for humanity.President Xi listened attentively to the remarks of participating leaders, and responded on subjects of their interest, including the world economy, the Chinese economy, and global economic governance.President Xi underscored that how to bring the world economy onto a path of strong and sustainable growth is a major question for the international community. As each economy faces its own set of challenges, it is imperative to build an open world economy through cooperation, drive development through innovation, seize the important opportunities of the digital economy, artificial intelligence and low-carbon technology, foster new sources of economic growth, and support the cross-border flow of knowledge, technology and talent. Building "small yard with high fences," decoupling and disrupting supply chains bring harm to others without benefiting oneself. China always believes that the world does well when China does well; and when the world does well, China will do even better. For countries, economic interdependence should be seen as a good thing that enables all to draw on each other's strengths for mutual benefit and win-win results. It should not be taken as a risk.President Xi briefed the leaders on the Third Plenum of the 20th CPC Central Committee, in particular the host of important measures recently introduced by China. He noted that after more than four decades of rapid growth, the Chinese economy has entered a stage of high-quality development and its contribution to global growth remains above 30 percent. China has full confidence in meeting this year's growth target and continuing to serve as the biggest engine of world economic growth. China's development is open and inclusive. China will continue to expand opening up, take the initiative to align with high-standard international economic and trade rules, foster a first-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized, put in place new systems for a higher-standard open economy, provide more opportunities for the development of other countries, and share more development benefits with the world.?President Xi presented the good progress of the BRI since its inception more than 10 years ago, and stressed that as a doer and go-getter, China has been hammering away at advancing Belt and Road cooperation and building bridges for common development of China and the world. China welcomes international economic organizations to continue their active participation in BRI cooperation, and jointly promote the modernization of all countries featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity.On global economic governance, President Xi stressed that it would be impossible to promote global growth without effective and proactive global economic governance. International economic organizations need to keep abreast with the changing circumstances, and respond to the call of the times and the aspirations of the world's people. They need to actively engage in and push for reforms of the global economic governance system to make it more just and equitable and reflective of the changing world economic landscape, with greater representation and voice of Global South countries. Some consensus has been reached in this regard between various parties, and what is key now is to turn vision into reality. No matter how the reform of global economic governance is carried forward, it must adhere to the principle of extensive consultation and joint contribution for shared benefit, uphold true multilateralism, and ensure equal rights, equal opportunities and equal rules for all countries.President Xi elaborated on China's consistent, principled position on China-U.S. relations. He underscored that China is willing to maintain dialogue, expand cooperation and manage differences with the U.S. government and work for steady, sound and sustainable development of China-U.S. relations, and hopes that the U.S. will work with China in the same direction. Tariff war, trade war and tech war are against the trend of history and laws of economics, and they produce no winners. China will stay focused on managing its own affairs well, and resolutely safeguard its sovereignty, security and development interests. At the same time, China's determination to advance high-level opening up will not change.Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Holds Talks with President of the Cambodian People's Party and President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen
On December 3, 2024, General Secretary of the Communist Party of China (CPC) Central Committee and President Xi Jinping held talks with President of the Cambodian People's Party (CPP) and President of the Senate of Cambodia Samdech Techo Hun Sen at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping said that the ironclad friendship between China and Cambodia is of high quality and fully conforms to the common interests of the two peoples. China has always regarded Cambodia as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and is ready to work together with Cambodia to build a high-quality, high-level and high-standard China-Cambodia community with a shared future in the new era. First, the two sides must firmly support each other to consolidate their ironclad friendship. China will firmly support Cambodia in safeguarding its national sovereignty, security and development interests. Second, the two sides should deepen exchanges and mutual learning to seek common development and revitalization. The CPC is ready to strengthen strategic communication and cooperation in cadre training with the CPP, and to assist Cambodia in exploring a development path suited to its national conditions. Third, the two sides should seize opportunities to make new progress in win-win cooperation. China is ready to work with Cambodia to focus on the implementation of the new action plan on building a community with a shared future, continuously enrich the "diamond hexagon" cooperation framework, formulate cooperation plans for the "industrial development corridor" and the "fish and rice corridor", promote the effective implementation of key cooperative projects, and contribute to the high-quality synergy between the Belt and Road Initiative and Cambodia's Pentagonal Strategy.Xi Jinping pointed out that at present, the international situation is fraught with changes and chaos, and global challenges are emerging one after another, testing the responses and choices of all countries. Both China and Cambodia are committed to being the forces for peace, development and progress in the world. China will continue to support Cambodia in playing a greater role in international and regional affairs to boost the strength of the Global South. China supports ASEAN in upholding its strategic autonomy and maintaining its centrality, firmly opposes external forces' introduction of Cold War mentality into the region, and unswervingly promotes ASEAN integration and community building. China is ready to work with Cambodia with firm determination to heighten the bottom-line mentality, strengthen collaboration and coordination, and jointly address various risks.Samdech Techo Hun Sen said that the Cambodia-China friendship was jointly established by the elder generation of leaders of both sides and has withstood the test of history and time. The Cambodia-China community with a shared future is in the common interests of both sides. The Cambodian side thanked the Chinese side for its invaluable support and assistance in Cambodia's political, economic and social development over the years. He said, China is Cambodia's most trusted friend, and friendship with China is a firm political consensus within the CPP, which will not undergo any changes with intergenerational leadership transitions in Cambodia. Cambodia will continue to firmly pursue the one-China principle, support China in safeguarding its core interests, and is ready to comprehensively strengthen party-to-party exchanges with China, deepen political mutual trust, promote practical cooperation in various fields, and enhance youth, people-to-people and cultural exchanges, in a bid to better benefit the two peoples. Cambodia is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with China on international and regional affairs.Cai Qi and Wang Yi were present at the talks.
Xi Jinping Meets with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli
On the afternoon of December 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Nepali Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping expressed appreciation for KP Sharma Oli's long-term firm commitment to promoting friendship between China and Nepal and noted that China and Nepal are good neighbors, good friends and good partners linked by mountains and rivers. The two countries have always treated each other with sincerity and mutual respect and support, and bilateral relations have maintained sound and steady development. Noting that next year marks the 70th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Nepal, Xi Jinping said China places Nepal in an important position in its neighborhood diplomacy, and is ready to uphold the original aspiration of establishing diplomatic relations with Nepal, consolidate their traditional friendship and push for new and greater progress in advancing the China-Nepal strategic partnership of cooperation featuring ever-lasting friendship for development and prosperity.Xi Jinping stressed that China respects Nepal's choice to follow a development path suited to its national conditions and supports Nepal in safeguarding its national independence, sovereignty and territorial integrity. China is ready to work with Nepal to consolidate strategic mutual trust and provide staunch support on issues concerning each other's core interests. The building of the Nepal-China Trans-Himalayan Multi-dimensional Connectivity Network is gradually transforming from a concept into reality. China is ready to continue to deepen pragmatic cooperation with Nepal, advance high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, and strengthen connectivity cooperation in such fields as ports, transportation, power grids and communications. China is ready to help Nepal accelerate its transformation from a "land-locked country" to a "land-linked country", continue to support Nepal's economic and social development within its capacity, and encourage Chinese enterprises to invest and do business in Nepal. China supports Nepal's declaration of 2025 as Nepal Visit Year in China, and welcomes Nepali friends to travel to China for business, tourism and study. China is ready to strengthen coordination and cooperation with Nepal at the United Nations and other multilateral platforms, to safeguard the common interests of developing countries.KP Sharma Oli said that under the dynamic leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has achieved remarkable development, which stands as a miracle in human progress. As a friend of China, Nepal is deeply proud of and inspired by these achievements, and hopes to learn from China's successful experience to drive its own development and prosperity. There are no problems, only friendship, between Nepal and China. The relationship between the two countries is based on friendship, equality, and respect. KP Sharma Oli expressed gratitude to China for its timely assistance and various forms of valuable support, which helped Nepal transform from a "land-locked country" into a "land-linked country". Nepal is ready to continue to actively participate in the Belt and Road cooperation. Nepal welcomes more Chinese enterprises to invest in the country and deepen cooperation in various fields. Both Xizang and Taiwan are inalienable parts of China's territory. Nepal firmly adheres to the one-China principle, and will not allow any force to use its territory for anti-China activities or to harm China's interests. Nepal opposes any foreign interference in China's internal affairs. The Global Development Initiative and other important initiatives put forward by China are conducive to jointly addressing the current complex international situation and global challenges for mankind, and Nepal is ready to strengthen multilateral coordination with China to safeguard the common interests of the Global South.The two sides issued the Joint Statement of the People's Republic of China and Nepal.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou)
On December 3, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the 2024 Understanding China Conference (Guangzhou).Xi Jinping pointed out that to understand China, one needs to understand China's efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. Today's China is building a high-standard socialist market economy at a faster pace, steadily expanding institutional opening up, taking the initiative to align with high-standard international economic and trade rules, and actively fostering a transparent, stable and predictable institutional environment. The Chinese modernization endeavor meets the aspiration of the 1.4 billion people for a better life and will make new and greater contributions to world peace and development.Stressing that changes unseen in a century are unfolding more rapidly in today's world, Xi Jinping said, countries around the world face new risks and challenges as well as new development opportunities and prospects. China looks forward to working with all other countries to create an enabling environment and conditions for development, actively tackle various difficulties and challenges, and promote the modernization of all countries featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity, in a bid to write a new chapter in building a community with a shared future for mankind.The Understanding China Conference was co-hosted by the China Institute for Innovation and Development Strategy, the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign Affairs and the People's Government of Guangdong Province. The conference kicked off in Guangzhou on December 3 with the theme of "Carry Through the Reform to the End - Chinese Modernization and New Opportunities for World Development".
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to UN Special Commemorative Meeting in Observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People
On November 26, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to?a UN Special Commemorative Meeting in observance of the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People.Xi Jinping pointed out that?the Palestinian question lies?at the heart of the Middle East issue. It is a matter of international fairness and justice. The pressing task is to comprehensively and effectively implement the relevant UN Security Council resolutions, realize ceasefire?as soon as possible and ease the regional situation. The fundamental way out is to implement the two-State solution and promote the political settlement of the Palestinian question, establish an independent Palestinian state enjoying full sovereignty on the basis of the 1967 border with East Jerusalem as its capital, and ensure the right of the Palestinian people to statehood, their right to existence and their right of return.Xi Jinping stressed that China has always been a staunch supporter of the just cause of the Palestinian people to restore their legitimate national rights, and has always supported all Palestinian factions in strengthening unity and implementing the Beijing Declaration on Ending Division and Strengthening Palestinian National Unity to realize internal reconciliation. China firmly supports Palestine in becoming a full UN member and supports the convening of a more broad-based, authoritative and effective international peace conference. China will continue to work with the international community to promote an end?to?the fighting?and the killing, support the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in continuing to provide humanitarian assistance to the people in Gaza, and bring the Palestinian question back onto the right track of the two-State solution, with a view to achieving a comprehensive, just and lasting solution at an early date.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to President-elect of Uruguay Yamandu Orsi
On November 27, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Yamandu Orsi on his election as the next President of the Oriental Republic of Uruguay.Xi Jinping noted that China and Uruguay are good friends trusting each other and partners enjoying win-win cooperation. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations 36 years ago, the two countries have always adhered to mutual respect, equality, and mutual benefit, firmly supported each other on issues concerning their core interests, and achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation across various fields. The two sides have forged a deep-rooted friendship between their people. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Uruguay relations, and is ready to work with President-elect Yamandu Orsi?to continue China-Uruguay friendship, and push for more results in the China-Uruguay comprehensive strategic partnership, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples.On the same day, Vice President Han Zheng sent a congratulatory message to Uruguayan Vice President-elect Carolina Cosse.
Tie Ning Attends Reception Celebrating 75th Years of Diplomatic Relations Between China and Seven CEE Countries
BEIJING, Nov. 29 (Xinhua/Bai Xinyu) – On November 29, the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC)?hosted?a reception in Beijing to commemorate?the 75th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and seven Central and Eastern European (CEE) countries. Tie Ning,?Vice Chairwoman of the Standing Committee of China’s National People's Congress,?attended the event. Approximately 200 participates, including diplomatic envoys from Bulgaria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Poland,?and Albania,?along with representatives from various sectors, were present at the reception.
Xi Jinping Meets with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa
On the afternoon of November 26, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister of Samoa Fiame Naomi Mata'afa, who is on an official visit to China, at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Xi Jinping noted that Samoa was among the first Pacific Island countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations nearly 50 years ago, the two countries have maintained traditional friendship, mutual respect, equal treatment and win-win cooperation. China has consistently advocated that all countries, regardless of their size, are equal and have the right to independently achieve modernization. China firmly supports Samoa in safeguarding its sovereignty and independence, and independently exploring a development path suited to its national conditions. China is ready to work with Samoa to uphold mutual respect and trust, strengthen exchanges of experience in governance and development, continue to provide assistance to Samoa's economic and social development within the framework of South-South cooperation, tap the potential in economy, trade, investment, agriculture, fisheries and other fields, and expand mutually beneficial cooperation to achieve common development. The two sides should promote mutual learning between civilizations, strengthen exchanges and cooperation in education, culture, youth and other people-to-people fields, and push forward the steady and long-term development of the China-Samoa comprehensive strategic partnership.Xi Jinping stressed that China develops its relations with Pacific Island countries under the principles of respect, namely: respect for sovereignty and independence; respect for the will of the countries; respect for the ethnic and cultural traditions and respect for the countries' commitment to unity. In providing assistance to Pacific Island countries, China does not attach political strings to such assistance. It neither imposes its will onto others nor makes empty promises. China's policy toward Pacific Island countries is open and inclusive, with no selfish motives, and without targeting any third party or engaging in geopolitical competition or spheres of influence. China is ready to make helping Pacific Island countries enhance their capacity to cope with climate change a priority area of cooperation, promote the full and effective implementation of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and its Paris Agreement, uphold the principle of common but differentiated responsibilities, safeguard fairness, justice and the common interests of the Global South, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.Fiame Naomi Mata'afa said that under the outstanding leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has made great achievements in development, setting an example for countries in the Global South. Samoa is willing to learn from Chinese modernization, especially President Xi Jinping's experience in governance related to poverty alleviation and green development. She thanked China for its long-standing and valuable assistance to Samoa. Samoa highly appreciates that China upholds the principle of non-interference in other countries' internal affairs, does not attach any political strings to its assistance to the Pacific Island countries, and always keeps its word and delivers on its promises. Samoa firmly abides by the one-China principle and supports the Global Development Initiative, the Global Security Initiative and the Global Civilization Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping. Samoa regards China as an important strategic partner and looks forward to taking the opportunity of celebrating the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries next year to promote further development of bilateral relations.Following the meeting, the two sides issued the Joint Statement Between the People's Republic of China and the Independent State of Samoa.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
Xi Jinping Meets with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong
On the afternoon of November 26, 2024, President Xi Jinping met with Senior Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong?at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing.Commending the remarkable achievements Singapore made during Lee Hsien Loong's tenure as Prime Minister?of Singapore, Xi Jinping spoke highly of Lee Hsien Loong's long-time care and support for China-Singapore cooperation. Xi Jinping pointed out that the two sides established an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership between China and Singapore last year, setting a strategic course for the development of bilateral relations. Noting that next year marks?the 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Singapore, Xi Jinping called on the two countries to strengthen high-level exchanges, further synergize development strategies, deepen cooperation across the board,?bring more benefits to the peoples, and make greater contributions to regional peace and prosperity.Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 30th anniversary of Suzhou Industrial Park. Over the past 30 years, Suzhou Industrial Park has transformed low-lying farmland into a township of innovation. It is a good example of mutually beneficial cooperation and a witness of Singapore’s involvement in China’s reform and opening up.?China has remained committed to the path of socialism with Chinese characteristics that suits its national conditions, and has embarked on a new journey to further deepen reforms comprehensively to?advance Chinese?modernization.?China will always focus on running its own affairs well, and has confidence in maintaining sound economic momentum in the long run and achieving high-quality development. China welcomes Singapore to continue being a forerunner in cooperation with China, make good use of the meeting platform of the China-Singapore?Bilateral Cooperation Mechanism, advance major cooperation projects?at a high level, seize the opportunities brought by digital and green development, and write a new chapter in bilateral cooperation in the new era.Xi Jinping pointed out that major changes unseen in a century are taking place in the world. Amid risks and challenges, not a single country can be immune, while upholding solidarity, cooperation, openness and inclusiveness is the right path.?China is ready to work with Singapore to practice true multilateralism, follow the trend of economic globalization, uphold international fairness and justice, reject bloc confrontation,?division?and antagonism, and build an Asian community with a shared future.Lee Hsien Loong?said that he paid a successful visit to China in March last year and jointly announced with President Xi Jinping elevating the Singapore-China relationship to an all-round high-quality future-oriented partnership. Bilateral relations have since been further strengthened, and the meeting of the bilateral cooperation mechanism has been successfully held?and produced many practical outcomes.?Over the past 30 years of development and construction, Suzhou Industrial Park has developed into a modern town, a successful practice and a golden brand of high-quality cooperation between Singapore and China, and also shows the world China's stance of continuous reform and opening up.?China has found a successful path of modernization, and Singapore is full of confidence in China's future and believes that China will maintain development and prosperity and make greater contributions to world peace and development.?Singapore?will remain committed to deepening cooperation with China and actively participate in the Chinese modernization process.?Under the current complex international situation, all countries should have a long-term vision and stay committed to multilateralism, solidarity and cooperation?to jointly address risks and challenges and better benefit the people.The two sides also?had an?exchange?of?views on major issues of common interest?and?concern, such as China-U.S. relations and the regional situation.Wang Yi was present at the meeting.
