Xi Says China Is Ready to Be Partner, Friend of the US

President Xi Jinping said China wants to be friends with the US and said his nation won’t fight a war with anyone, one of his clearest remarks yet proclaiming a desire for peaceful ties between the world’s two largest economies.

In a speech to business executives in San Francisco shortly after meeting US President Joe Biden on Wednesday, Xi said China “never bets against the United States” and “has no intention to challenge the United States or to unseat it.”

“Whatever stage of development it may reach, China will never pursue hegemony or expansion, and will never impose its will on others,” Xi said. “China does not seek spheres of influence and will not fight a cold war or a hot war with anyone.”

The comments came hours after the two leaders emerged from their first meeting together in a year, where they hashed out a handful of deals to try to address the fentanyl crisis, restore high-level military communications and open a dialogue over artificial intelligence. Biden had earlier hailed the talks as “some of the most constructive and productive discussions we’ve had.”

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[moisesperez]

Sun Tzu the art of war keep your friends close and your enemies closer. There’s a reason why China is saying this. They’re not stupid or dumb, they know they wanna be the closest they can be to America as they can.

[TheTaotheawakenedone]

.... China has a massive statue facing east on its coast, aptly called "The God of War."
Always listen hard to people like this; Sun Tsu is a deeply embedded ideology, here.

Not all wars are fought with guns.

[javiermartinezjr]

I've never seen a politician who says the truth

[rlgnyc]

No reason for confrontation when you already secretly own something.

[DouglasSobolik]

NOW this is the Xi that I knew and loved so well...we will find a way... HUMANS WORLDWIDE

[martyclack]

As the native Americans use to say about the white man He speaks with forked tongue. Even a snake is cuddly at frist then it turns and bite the hands that hold it. So beware of smooth talkers.

[youssefelmajd]

Keep your friends close..and keep your enemies closer !

[jacobmathai]

Almighty God bless President Xi and the beautiful people of China for Xi's decision to live in harmony with all Nations. This new policy is pleasing and acceptable to Almighty God the Creator of our Universe.

[phantomdrac]

Then why send a balloon to survey my country..?

[Rus]

Translator is translating what we need to hear😂😂 but he speaks otherwise😂

[bradmorgan]

Their hundred year take over plan in opperation

[J.M.]

Besides all that. China will continue their expansion policies into other countries Territories, without other countries interfering.

[roadrunner]

I hope these words are genuine. We need to lead the world in a peaceful manner and co-exist with each other. These words are honorable!

[ElektraKid]

As a eastern European I hope this is honest, it would be better for both, for China and western countries. Order and stability must be restored.

[walimohammad]

It is very difficult to understand the actual motive of these present day leaders.
They say something and do something else.
No leader talk about the peace and prosperity of the common people.

[busanimthati]

It’s like u have statement for every continent and it’s rehearsed 20 times before u visit that continent 😅😅😅

[devendeven]

What China is saying " don't interfere in our affairs, and don't provoke us to react, Tawain and the the South China sea is not your business "

[Oneye]

He only means what he says as long he is not in China but as soon as he gets home it’s time to expand China 😳😳.

[BwhoUr]

❤ You are truly a beloved nation China, very old, and Wise. Thank you so much for stepping up on the world's stage for the benefit of everyone.❤🙏 Thank you to all the Chinese civilization. Working very hard and diligently. Laboring for a proper and
Peaceful world.

[djmcnerney]

I’m an American, and I want good, peaceful, mutually beneficial relations with China, Russia and the rest of the world. No more neocon wars for hegemony!