Xi tells top senator US-China relations impact 'destiny of mankind'
Mon, 09 Oct 2023
Xi Jinping Meets with US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer
Chinese President Xi Jinping welcomed US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and his delegation in Beijing.
China-US Relations Crucial for Mankind's Future
Xi emphasized that the future of humanity depends on China-US relations, calling it the most important bilateral relationship globally.
Commitment to Peaceful Coexistence
Xi reiterated China's commitment to peaceful coexistence with the United States and a desire to improve relations.
Bipartisan US Delegation's Visit to Asia
Schumer led a bipartisan congressional delegation to Asia with the aim of seeking economic reciprocity and a level playing field for US businesses in China.
Key Members of Schumer's Delegation
The delegation included Republicans Mike Crapo, Bill Cassidy, John Kennedy, and Democrats Maggie Hassan, and Jon Ossoff.
High-Level US Officials' Visits to China
Schumer's visit followed visits by top US officials, including Antony Blinken, Janet Yellen, Gina Raimondo, and John Kerry, to China earlier in the year.
Schumer's Priorities in China Visit
Schumer called for a level playing field for American businesses, accountability for China-based companies supplying harmful chemicals, support for Ukraine, and advancing human rights.