Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi is now in Washington D.C. for a three-day visit, which is aimed at advancing plans for US President Obama's visit to China in November. Earlier today, Wang Yi has met US Secretary John Kerry and both sides showed the willingness to broaden cooperation and manage differences.
For more details, here is our Washington correspondent He Fei.
Chinese FM Discusses Regional, Int'l Issues with Kerry
After a brief talk in New York last week, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and US Secretary of State John Kerry has a full discussion about regional and international issues on China's National Day.
Wang Yi says his visit is to have strategic communication with the US counterpart for President Obama's trip to China for the APEC meeting, and particularly for the important consultations, talks between the two presidents.
The Foreign Minister once again emphasizes that China and the US has more common interests than differences.
"I want to say that the common interests between us are far greater than our differences. I agree with what Secretary Kerry said about the areas of cooperation. Indeed, we need cooperation. We can cooperate with each other. And there is an increasing list of areas of cooperation between us, and I believe the list can go on."
When meeting the press, John Kerry says that he is significantly encouraged by China's commitment made during the United Nations General Assembly to dealing with the climate change as well as to countering the challenge of radical extremism and terrorism, and combating Ebola.
"I take note that China is stepping up and contributing to this challenge of Ebola, and we are appreciative for China's willingness to put both equipment and personnel on the line in order to help deal with this. We view that in very positive terms with respect to China's important role in global leadership."
The situation in Hong Kong also draws attention of the US Secretary of State. He says he believes governing by rule of law is essential for Hong Kong's stability and prosperity.
As a response, Wang Yi has reiterated that Hong Kong affairs are China's internal affairs and all countries should respect China's sovereignty. He adds that no matter in the US or any other places like Hong Kong, illegal acts that violating public order are always prohibited.
"I believe for any country, for any society, no one will allow those illegal acts that violate public order. That's the situation in the United States, and that's the same situation in Hong Kong. We believe that the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region's government has the capability to properly handle the current situation in accordance with the law."
The Foreign Minister also points out that the endeavor for building the new model of major country relationship between China and the US is an ongoing process, and both countries need to enhance mutual strategic trust, reduce mutual strategic misgivings and misjudgment.
For CRI, I'm He Fei in Washington.
