China, US to gain from cooperation, lose from confrontation: senior Chinese diplomat
Wang Yi, the Chinese government's top diplomat, said on Sunday that both China and the United States stand to benefit from mutual cooperation and would avoid confrontation, adding that the two sides should find a way to peaceful coexistence.
Ties between Beijing and Washington have deteriorated since the outbreak of the new coronavirus, with the administrations of President Donald Trump and President Xi Jinping repeatedly trading barbs over issues related to the pandemic.
Speaking at his annual news conference, State Councilor Wang said China and the United States need to coordinate macro policies for their economies as well as the global economy.
Wang, who is also China's foreign minister, said, "I want to say here: don't waste precious time anymore, and don't neglect lives."
"The first thing China and the United States need to do is learn from each other and share their experience in the fight against the epidemic, and help each country fight the epidemic."
Asked if Sino-US relations would deteriorate further, he told reporters that China was ready to work with the United States in a spirit of cooperation and mutual respect.
"China has always insisted that, as the world's largest developing country and the largest developed country, we both have a great responsibility for world peace and development," he said. ۔ "
"China and the United States stand to benefit from cooperation, and have lost the confrontation."
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