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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Monday called for taking specific actions to bring the U.S. foreign policy towards China back to a rational and pragmatic track, given that the U.S. has clarified that it neither wants confrontation nor a Cold War with China.
Urging the U.S. to join hands to improve bilateral ties, he reaffirmed China's willingness to meet with the U.S. halfway if it fulfills the commitment.
Wang made the remarks in conversation with UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres during a virtual meeting that discussed a wide range of topics including China-U.S. ties.
The rights and wrongs of the bilateral relations are obvious, Wang said. Faced with suppression and slander from the U.S., China has no choice but to fight for national sovereignty, dignity and the right to development, he said.
Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi speaks to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres via video link, September 27, 2021. /Chinese Foreign Ministry
China's commitment to UN
During the meeting, the Chinese foreign minister also reiterated the country's commitment to the UN Charter.
Noting that this year marks the 50th anniversary of the restoration of the lawful seat of the People's Republic of China at the UN, Wang said the country, as a firm supporter and contributor of the UN cause, will continue safeguarding the UN Charter, the UN-centered international system and the UN's role in international affairs.
Wang voiced China's opposition to any move that creates divisions and a Cold-War mentality. As a constructor of world peace, contributor to global development, protector of international order and provider of public goods, China will continue to contribute to the peace and development of mankind, he said.
Wang also called for giving new impetus to the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development amid the pandemic.
Thanking China for its contributions to the UN, including the anti-pandemic fight, peace and security issues, and peacekeeping, Guterres conveyed UN's willingness to strengthen cooperation with China in a number of fields, notably development, climate, biodiversity, peace and security, and human rights.
He also congratulated Wang on the 50th anniversary of the People's Republic of China's restoration of its lawful seat at the UN.
(CGTN)
