ChineseConsulateLA 2020-48

November 25, 2020 | Issue 2020-48| Click to Subscribe

President Xi Jinping congratulates Biden on election as U.S. president

[BEIJING, Nov. 25, 2020]

Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday sent a message to Joe Biden to congratulate him on election as U.S. president.

Promoting healthy and stable development of China-U.S. relations not only serves the fundamental interests of the people in both countries, but also meets the common expectation of the international community, Xi said.

Xi said he hopes that the two sides will uphold the spirit of non-conflict, non-confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, focus on cooperation, manage differences, advance the healthy and stable development of China-U.S. ties, and join hands with other countries and the international community to promote the noble cause of world peace and development.

On the same day, Chinese Vice President Wang Qishan sent a message to Kamala Harris to congratulate her on election as U.S. vice president.

Highlights of President Xi Jinping's Remarks at G20 Riyadh Summit

G20 should follow the principle of extensive consultation, joint contribution and shared benefits, uphold multilateralism, pursue openness and inclusiveness, promote mutually beneficial cooperation, keep pace with the times, and play a greater leading role in the international order and global governance in the post-COVID era.

More efforts are needed to stabilize and restore economic growth, while containing COVID-19 on an ongoing basis. (i) Build a global firewall against COVID-19. (ii) Ensure the smooth functioning of the global economy. (iii) Harness the role of the digital economy. (iv) Pursue more inclusive development.

It is of critical importance to continuously advance global poverty reduction, and create an inclusive, sustainable & resilient future. We need to uphold the vision of prioritizing development, adopt comprehensive and balanced policies, and create a favorable international economic environment.

Full Text: Remarks by President Xi Jinping at Session I of the G20 Leaders' Summit

President Xi called on countries to follow the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind and pitch in to tackle climate and other environmental challenges and protect the blue planet.

To strengthen the response to climate change.
To deepen the transition toward clean energy
To protect the ecosystem with a respect for Nature

Full Text: Remarks by President Xi Jinping

at the Leaders' Side Event on Safeguarding the Planet of the G20 Riyadh Summit