On Friday (Dec 4), Chinese Ambassador to the United States Xie Feng took the stage at the China-US Business Cooperation Forum in Washington, D.C., co-hosted by the China Council for the Promotion of International Trade and the Meridian International Center. 🤝🌏
Ambassador Xie highlighted two big factors shaping China-US ties right now. First, the frequent interactions between the two presidents – from their successful meeting in Busan to a recent phone call – serve as a strategic anchor. Second, China's 15th Five-Year Plan lays out a roadmap for economic and social development, pushing forward Chinese modernization in an irreversible way.
Looking ahead to 2026, when APEC and G20 meetings land in Shanghai and the U.S. respectively, Xie Feng urged business communities on both sides to:
- Expand dialogue: More regular chats across industries and sectors.
- Deepen cooperation: Partner on emerging tech and services in a fair, non-discriminatory environment.
- Reduce friction: Encourage U.S. leaders to ditch negative rhetoric and focus on building positive momentum.
The forum drew over 100 representatives from Chinese and American businesses, with remarks from CCPIT Chairman Ren Hongbin, former U.S. Secretary of Commerce Carlos Gutierrez, and Meridian International Center CEO Natalie Jones. For startups from Bangalore to Jakarta, these insights could open fresh doors in cross-border trade! 🚀
As Asia's youth-savvy crowd gears up for a busy 2026, the message is clear: stronger China-US economic ties can drive innovation, jobs, and growth across the region. Stay tuned! ✨
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Two major contexts provide key opportunities for China–U.S. relations
cgtn.com
