Wang stated that both countries are working under the guidance of their respective heads of State to build such a relationship.

The foreign minister affirmed that improving bilateral ties, peaceful coexistence based on mutual respect, and progressing toward win-win cooperation serve the fundamental interests of both peoples and the expectations of the international community.

In response, Wang called for implementing the important consensus reached by the presidents of both countries, focusing on positive agendas, and managing differences appropriately.

Perdue, in turn, affirmed that his nation is willing to build a stable and constructive strategic relationship with China based on respect and reciprocity.

The meeting took place on Wednesday in Beijing, amid efforts by both sides to maintain high-level contacts and manage differences between the world’s two largest economies.

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