On the afternoon of November 14, 2022, President Xi Jinping held a meeting with US President Biden in Bali, Indonesia. The two heads of state had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on strategic issues in China-US relations as well as major global and regional issues.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the current situation facing China-US relations does not conform to the fundamental interests of the two countries and the two peoples, nor does it meet the expectations of the international community. Both China and the United States need to, in a responsible attitude towards history, the world and the people, explore the correct way for the two countries to get along in the new era, find the right direction for the development of bilateral relations, and push China-US relations back to the track of healthy and stable development, so as to benefit both countries. country, benefiting the world.

Xi Jinping introduced the main situation and important achievements of the 20th National Congress of the Communist Party of China, and pointed out that the internal and external policies of the Chinese Communist Party and the government are open and transparent, their strategic intentions are clear, and they maintain a high degree of continuity and stability. We fully promote the great rejuvenation of the Chinese nation with Chinese-style modernization, continue to take the realization of the people's yearning for a better life as the starting point, unswervingly carry out reform and opening up, and promote the building of an open world economy. China continues to firmly pursue an independent foreign policy of peace, always decides its position and attitude based on the merits of the matter itself, advocates dialogue and consultation, peaceful settlement of disputes, deepens and expands global partnership, and safeguards the UN-centered international system and international law based on the international order, and promote the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. China will adhere to peaceful development, open development, and win-win development, be a participant and promoter of global development, and work with other countries to achieve common development.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the world is at a major historical turning point, and all countries need to face unprecedented challenges as well as seize unprecedented opportunities. We should view and handle Sino-US relations from this height. Sino-US relations should not be a zero-sum game where you lose and I win, and you rise and I fall. The success of China and the US is an opportunity rather than a challenge for each other. The vast earth can fully accommodate the development and common prosperity of China and the United States. Both sides should view each other's domestic and foreign policies and strategic intentions in a correct way, and establish the tone of exchanges of dialogue rather than confrontation, and win-win rather than zero-sum. I attach great importance to Mr. President's remarks on "Four Nos, One Unintentional". China never seeks to change the existing international order, does not interfere in the internal affairs of the United States, and has no intention of challenging or replacing the United States. The two sides should adhere to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win cooperation, and jointly ensure that China-US relations move forward on the right course, without yaw, stall, or collision. Complying with the basic norms of international relations and the three Sino-US joint communiqués is the key for both sides to manage conflicts and differences and prevent confrontation and conflict. It is also the most important protection and safety net for Sino-US relations.

Xi Jinping systematically expounded on the origin of the Taiwan issue and China's principled position. Xi Jinping emphasized that the Taiwan issue is the core of China's core interests, the foundation of the political foundation of China-US relations, and the first insurmountable red line of China-US relations. Solving the Taiwan issue is the Chinese people's own business and China's internal affairs. Safeguarding the unity and territorial integrity of the motherland is the common aspiration of the Chinese people and the Chinese nation. Anyone who wants to split Taiwan from China is against China's national justice, and the Chinese people will never agree! We hope to see and always strive to maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait, but "Taiwan independence" is incompatible with peace and stability across the Taiwan Strait. It is hoped that the U.S. side will live up to its words and deeds and abide by the one-China policy and the three Sino-U.S. joint communiques. Mr. President has said many times that he does not support "Taiwan independence" and has no intention of using Taiwan as a tool to seek competitive advantage against China or contain China. It is hoped that the US side will implement Mr. President's promise.

Xi Jinping pointed out that freedom, democracy and human rights are the common pursuit of mankind and the consistent pursuit of the Communist Party of China. The United States has American-style democracy, and China has Chinese-style democracy, both of which are in line with their national conditions. The whole process of people's democracy in China is based on China's national conditions, history and culture, and reflects the will of the people. We are also proud of it. The democratic system of any country cannot be perfect and needs continuous development and improvement. The specific differences between the two sides can be discussed, provided that they communicate on an equal footing. The so-called "democracy against authoritarianism" is not a feature of today's world, nor is it in line with the trend of the times.

Xi Jinping pointed out that the US pursues capitalism and China pursues socialism, and the two sides are taking different paths. This difference does not exist today and will continue to exist in the future. The leadership of the Communist Party of China and China's socialist system are supported and supported by 1.4 billion people, and are the fundamental guarantee for China's development and stability. One of the most important things in the relationship between China and the United States is to recognize and respect this difference, rather than forcing the same, trying to change or even subvert each other's system. The U.S. side should reflect its commitments in concrete actions, instead of saying one thing and doing another.

Xi Jinping emphasized that China and the United States are two major countries with different histories, cultures, social systems and development paths. There were differences and differences in the past and present, and there will be in the future, but this should not become an obstacle to the development of China-U.S. relations. There is competition in the world at any time, but competition should be learning from each other, chasing after each other, and making progress together, not if you lose and I win, and you die. China has a glorious tradition of continuous self-improvement. All suppression and containment will only stimulate the will and enthusiasm of the Chinese people. Fighting trade wars and technological wars, artificially "building walls" and pushing for "decoupling and breaking chains" completely violate the principles of market economy and undermine the rules of international trade, which will only harm others and not oneself. We oppose the politicization and weaponization of economic, trade, scientific and technological exchanges. Under the current situation, the common interests of China and the United States are not less, but more. No conflict, no confrontation and peaceful coexistence between China and the US is the most basic common interest of the two countries. The economies of China and the United States are deeply integrated and face new development tasks. They need to benefit from each other's development, which is also a common interest. The post-pandemic recovery of the global economy, the response to climate change, and the resolution of regional hotspot issues are also inseparable from the coordination and cooperation between China and the United States, which are still common interests. The two sides should respect each other, benefit from each other, focus on the overall situation, and provide a good atmosphere and stable relationship for bilateral cooperation.

Biden said that I have known President Xi Jinping for many years and have maintained regular communication, but in no case can it replace face-to-face meetings. Congratulations on your re-election as General Secretary of the CPC Central Committee. As two major powers, the US and China have the responsibility to maintain a constructive relationship. The U.S. side is committed to maintaining open channels of communication between the two heads of state and all levels of government, conducting candid dialogues on issues in which the two sides have differences, and playing a key role in strengthening necessary cooperation in addressing major global challenges such as climate change and food security. This is important to the United States and China and our peoples, and it is important to the world as a whole. I would like to reiterate that a stable and developing China is in the interests of the United States and the world. The United States respects China's system, does not seek to change China's system, does not seek a new Cold War, does not seek to oppose China by strengthening alliances, does not support "Taiwan independence", does not support "two Chinas" and "one China, Taiwan", and has no intention of sharing conflict in China. The US has no intention to seek "decoupling" from China, to obstruct China's economic development, or to contain China.

Biden said that how the U.S.-China relationship develops is crucial to the future direction of the world. The U.S. and China have a shared responsibility to show the world that the U.S. and China can manage differences and avoid and prevent misunderstandings, misjudgments or fierce competition from turning into confrontation or even conflict. The U.S. side agrees that principles guiding U.S.-China relations should be established, and the two teams can continue to talk on the basis of the existing consensus and strive to reach an agreement as soon as possible. The US government pursues the one-China policy, does not seek to use the Taiwan issue as a tool to contain China, and hopes to see peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait.

The two heads of state agreed that the diplomatic teams of the two sides will maintain strategic communication and conduct regular consultations. It is agreed that the financial teams of the two countries will conduct dialogue and coordination on macroeconomic policies, economic and trade issues and other issues. Agree to work together to promote the success of the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change. The two sides agreed to carry out dialogue and cooperation on public health, agriculture and food security between the two countries. Agree to make good use of the Sino-US joint working group to promote the resolution of more specific issues. Agree that people-to-people and cultural exchanges between China and the United States are very important, and encourage the expansion of personnel exchanges between the two countries in various fields.

The two heads of state also exchanged views on issues such as the Ukraine crisis. Xi Jinping pointed out that China is highly concerned about the current situation in Ukraine. After the crisis broke out, I put forward the "four shoulds", and not long ago I put forward the "four commons". In the face of such a global and complex crisis as the Ukraine crisis, there are several points that deserve serious consideration: First, there are no winners in conflicts and wars; second, there are no simple solutions to complex problems; third, major power confrontation must be avoided. China has always stood on the side of peace, and will continue to promote peace talks, support and look forward to the resumption of peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, and hope that the United States, NATO, and the European Union will conduct comprehensive dialogues with Russia.

The two heads of state believed that the meeting was in-depth, candid and constructive, and instructed the working teams of the two countries to follow up and implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state in a timely manner, and take practical actions to push China-US relations back to the track of stable development. The two heads of state agreed to continue to maintain regular contacts. Ding Xuexiang, Wang Yi, He Lifeng and others attended the meeting.Editor/Xing Wentao