Chinese FM: Cooperation outweighs frictions in Sino-U.S. ties

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Chinese State Councilor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the common interests between China and the United States outweigh differences, and cooperation between the two sides outweighs frictions.

"China-U.S. ties cannot be defined by contradiction, and the future of bilateral ties cannot be influenced by prejudice and misjudgment," Wang made the remarks in an interview with People's Daily published on Thursday.

Trade cooperation remains engine of China-U.S. relations

Speaking of the ongoing trade frictions between China and the U.S., Wang said trade cooperation remains the engine of China-U.S. relations as it is mutually beneficial and offers win-win outcomes.

Both sides have the willingness to expand trade cooperation and they have the wisdom and ability to come up with a proposal that is acceptable for the two sides, said Wang.

The recent trade negotiations between China and the U.S. have yielded positive outcomes, which proves that dialogue is the only true way to solve problems, Wang stressed.

Wang urges the U.S. to uphold one-China principle

Noting that the Taiwan issue has always been the most sensitive issue in Sino-U.S. relations, Wang said it is critically important to handle the issue properly based on the one-China principle, which is the political basis for ties between Beijing and Washington.

He urged the U.S. to uphold the one-China principle, abide by the three joint communiques governing their relations, and take real action to oppose Taiwan independence forces and their secessionist activities.

Cooperation is the best option for China and the U.S.

Cooperation is the best option for the two sides, one of the valuable experiences drawn from the development of Sino-U.S. ties over the past 40 years, Wang said.

Although great changes have taken place in the two countries as well as on the international stage, they should still remain true to their original aspirations and stay focused on developing their ties based on coordination, cooperation and stability, he added.

Wang noted that differences and frictions between various nations don't necessarily mean they have to confront each other.

Both sides should deal with disputes and sensitive issues between them in a constructive manner, seeking consensus while shelving differences, and see to it that their ties move forward on the right track, Wang said.

(With inputs from China Daily)