On Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi warmly welcomed David Perdue as the new U.S. ambassador to China. Wang expressed hope that Perdue would actively promote healthy, steady, and sustainable development in China-U.S. relations.
During their meeting in Beijing, Wang, who is also a member of the Political Bureau of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, encouraged Perdue to act as a reliable communicator, a mediator of differences, and a promoter of cooperation between the two nations.
Wang highlighted that China-U.S. relations are at a crucial and sensitive stage. Reflecting on nearly 50 years since diplomatic ties were established, he emphasized that equality and mutual respect must be the foundation for exchanges. Dialogue and cooperation remain the only viable path forward, Wang said.
The foreign minister pointed out that after recent economic and trade talks in Geneva, China has fully and seriously implemented the agreements reached. However, he expressed regret that the United States has introduced several negative measures without justified reasons, which infringe on China’s legitimate rights and interests. Wang firmly opposed these actions.
He urged the U.S. to meet China halfway, to seriously follow through on the important consensus reached by both leaders during their phone call in January, and to help create the necessary conditions to bring bilateral relations back on the right track.
In response, Ambassador Perdue noted President Donald Trump’s great respect for President Xi Jinping. He stressed the importance of positive and constructive communication between the two heads of state.
Perdue also expressed his willingness, as ambassador, to maintain close communication with China based on mutual respect and attentive dialogue.
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