China's top legislator Zhao Leji met with a U.S. congressional delegation led by Rep. Adam Smith this week, sparking fresh dialogue about cross-Pacific cooperation. 🌏 The meeting emphasized 'rationality, objectivity, and fairness' as pillars for managing one of the world's most consequential relationships.
Zhao, who heads the National People's Congress Standing Committee, called for strengthened communication to 'inject greater stability' into bilateral ties and the global economy. 💼 He highlighted three golden rules for U.S.-China relations: mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-win collaboration.
The Taiwan question took center stage, with Zhao urging Washington to handle the matter cautiously and uphold the one-China principle. ⚖️ 'This is the bedrock of political trust,' he stressed, while inviting more U.S. lawmakers to visit China for constructive exchanges.
With tech tensions and trade debates swirling globally, this meeting signals both sides' recognition that even rivals need rules of engagement. 🤝 Will this dialogue pave the way for smoother cooperation in 2024? Stay tuned.
