Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned US President Joe Biden of a possible conflict, saying the two countries have strong common interests, China's foreign ministry said Monday after their meeting in Bali, Indonesia.
It is in our own interest to avoid conflict and avoid confrontation," Xi quoted the ministry as saying.
The economies of China and the United States are closely linked. We should benefit from common development. According to the Chinese leader, Washington's pressure on Beijing and attempts to contain development "only strengthens the will of the Chinese people."
Trade and technology wars, obstacles and barriers such attempts are against everyone's interests," he added.
Xi stressed that China wants to build its relationship with the United States solely on the basis of respect. mutual and mutual benefit.
We need to focus on the problems in a way that allows us to take better account of the bigger picture. We must create an atmosphere conducive to the sustainable development of Sino-US relations," he said.