The key to a successful relationship
lies in mutual respect and win-win co-
operation. Harmony but not sameness,
diversity but not confrontation. These
values are deeply rooted in the Chi-
nese culture. This philosophy underlies
in our proposal to build a community
with a shared future for mankind.
This philosophy also inspires us to
seek a new model of relations between
China and the U.S.
Q: Tell us about your perspective on
ways that U.S.-China cooperation may
be furthered.
A:
As the largest developing coun-
try and developed country respec-
tively, China and America working
together will bring not only our lo-
cal benefits but also the global. Both
sides agree that we share broad inter-
ests and important responsibilities for
global peace, stability and prosperity.
Our two countries are to carry out
broad-based cooperation on the basis
of mutual benefit, manage our dif-
ferences constructively, deepen mu-
tual understanding and friendship
between people, and work together
to address major regional and global
challenges. We ought to work for sus-
tained, healthy and steady growth of
our relations.
the Chinese Communist Party was
held in Beijing from October 18 to
24, 2017. The congress has drawn
a new blueprint for China’s future
Frequent people-to-people exchange development. It has planned a new
is of vital importance for the bilateral timetable and roadmap for China’s
relations. Our people enjoy close and development in the coming decades.
extensive exchanges. According to Namely, building a moderately pros-
the latest Gallup poll, more than 50 perous society in all respects by the
percent of Americans have a favor- 100th anniversary of the CPC in
able view of China, the highest rate 2020; realizing socialist moderniza-
in nearly three decades.
tion by 2035; building China into
a great modern socialist country by
If there is any competition between the middle of this century, featur-
Cooperation is the main thrust of us, it has to be healthy and positive. ing prosperous, strong, democratic,
China-US relations. I would like to We may have competition, but we culturally advanced, harmonious and
highlight the cooperation between don’t have to be rivals. Instead, we beautiful. At that time, the People’s
China and Southern U.S. Chinese should strive to be partners. As for Republic of China will celebrate its
direct investment to the 8 south- trade frictions, history tells us that 100-year anniversary.
ern states (my consular districts) has trade war is never the right solution.
been over $21 billion. According to In a globalized world, it is particularly China’s first and foremost issue is still
the latest report jointly published by unhelpful, as it will harm the initiator development. As socialism with Chi-
National Committee on U.S.-China as well as the target country. We hope nese characteristics enters a new era,
Relations (NCUSCR) and Rho- China and America will have a calm the principal contradiction facing
dium Group, Texas is one of the top and constructive dialogue as equals Chinese society has evolved. What
recipients of Chinese FDI in the U.S. and find a win-win solution.
we now face is the contradiction be-
Since 2000, Texas has received more
tween unbalanced and inadequate
than $7.9 billion Chinese investment Q: What are some big issues facing development and the people’s ever-
with nearly 5400 jobs. China has be- China today?
growing needs for a better life. Con-
come the 3rd largest trade partner of
A: The 19th National Congress of trasted with China’s previous main
Texas, with a rapid growth in service
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trade. The top service export prod-
ucts to China are travel and educa-
tion.