?Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to New President of Viet Nam L??ng C??ng
On October 22, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to L??ng C??ng?on his assuming office as President of the Socialist Republic of Viet Nam.Xi Jinping noted that in recent years, he has maintained close strategic communication with Vietnamese leading comrades and jointly led China-Viet Nam relations into a new era of building a community with a shared future that carries strategic significance. Noting that General Secretary and then State President To Lam visited China in August this year, Xi said that he and To Lam had in-depth communication and they reached important common understandings on deepening the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future. Mentioning L??ng C??ng's recent visit to China, Xi said that he and L??ng C??ng?had an exchange on advancing China-Viet Nam comprehensive strategic cooperation and agreed to steer China-Viet Nam relations from a strategic perspective and give full play to the guiding role of leaders, so as to ensure that bilateral relations move forward on the right track. Xi said the two sides should jointly deliver on the high-level common understandings reached between the two parties and two countries and push for more practical results in the China-Viet Nam comprehensive strategic cooperation to boost the modernization processes of the two countries. China will firmly support Viet Nam in pursuing a socialist path suited to its national conditions and preparing for the 14th National Congress of the Communist Party of Viet Nam. Xi said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Viet Nam relations and is ready to work with President L??ng C??ng?to guide the building of a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future for in-depth and substantive progress and bring more benefits to the two peoples.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and Mongolia
On October 16, 2024, President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh on the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Mongolia are important neighbors to each other, and Mongolia is one of the first countries to establish diplomatic relations with the People's Republic of China. Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries 75 years ago, both sides have always adhered to the direction of good neighborliness and friendship, and continuously deepened mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples. Xi Jinping said that he attaches great importance to the development of China-Mongolia relations and is ready to work with President Ukhnaa Khurelsukh to promote the steady and sustained development of China-Mongolia comprehensive strategic partnership under the guidance of building a community with a shared future between the two countries.Ukhnaa Khurelsukh said that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Mongolia and China 75 years ago, the two sides have steadily developed friendship, continued to consolidate mutual trust, and established a comprehensive strategic partnership. Ukhnaa Khurelsukh said he is ready to work with President Xi Jinping to synergize the "Steppe Road Program" development strategy and the Belt and Road Initiative, so as to contribute to the development of the two countries and deliver more benefits to the two peoples.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council exchanged congratulatory messages with Mongolian Prime Minister Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene. Li Qiang said that China is ready to work with Mongolia to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations as a new starting point to promote the two countries to stride hand in hand on the path of modernization and achieve win-win cooperation.Luvsannamsrai Oyun-Erdene expressed willingness to further deepen the traditional friendly relations between Mongolia and China and create a bright future for bilateral relations.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Letter to Gala Dinner 2024 of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations
On October 15, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory letter to the Gala Dinner 2024 of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations (NCUSCR).Xi Jinping expressed appreciation for the unremitting efforts made by the NCUSCR to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in various fields, and extended congratulations to this year's Gala's esteemed honoree William E. Ford.Xi Jinping pointed out that the China-U.S. relationship is one of the most important bilateral relations in the world, bearing on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of mankind. China has always handled its relations with the United States based on the principles of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, and always believes that each country's success presents opportunities for the other. The two countries should serve as a boost to each other's development rather than a hindrance. China is willing to work with the United States as partners and friends, which will not only benefit the two countries but also the world at large.Xi Jinping stressed that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China was successfully held in July this year, making systematic arrangements for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. Opening up is a defining feature of Chinese modernization, and China will only open its door even wider to the outside world. China will intensify institutional opening up, continue to build a world-class international business environment, and leverage its super-large market strength and domestic demand potential to create more opportunities for China-U.S. cooperation. Xi Jinping expressed the hope that the NCUSCR and friends from all sectors of society will continue to care about and support China-U.S. relations, continue to actively participate in China's modernization drive and benefit from it, increase visits and exchanges, constantly deepen mutually beneficial cooperation, and work together to turn the San Francisco vision into reality, so as to bring more benefits to the two peoples and inject more stability and positive energy into the world.On the same day, U.S. President Joe Biden also sent a congratulatory letter to the annual Gala Dinner of the NCUSCR.
Xi Jinping Has a Phone Call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo
On the afternoon of October 14, 2024, President Xi Jinping had a phone call with Indonesian President Joko Widodo at the latter's request.Xi Jinping pointed out that Joko Widodo has visited China eight times and met with him 12 times during the 10 years as Indonesian president, which led the two countries to open a new chapter in jointly building a community with a shared future, as well as building a new pattern of all-round strategic cooperation. China highly appreciates Joko Widodo's important contribution to the China-Indonesia friendship. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that the new Indonesian government will continue its friendly policy towards China and push the building of a China-Indonesia community with a shared future to a higher level.Xi Jinping stressed that China is ready to work with Indonesia to pursue high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, ensure the sustainable operation of the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway, and create more cooperation highlights, so that bilateral cooperation could provide more benefits to the people of both countries. Next year marks the 70th anniversary of the Bandung Conference. China is ready to work with Indonesia to jointly carry forward the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence and the Bandung Spirit, promote solidarity and cooperation among Global South countries, safeguard the common interests of developing countries, and advance development, prosperity and stability in the region and the world at large.Joko Widodo said that over the past decade, he has forged a deep friendship with President Xi Jinping, leading to significant achievements in the comprehensive strategic partnership and mutually beneficial cooperation in various fields between the two countries. He expressed gratitude to China for making positive contributions to Indonesia's economic development, noting that the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway has become a model for Belt and Road cooperation between the two sides. He expressed confidence that under the leadership of the new Indonesian government, bilateral relations will continue to maintain a sound development momentum.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to New President of Ethiopia Taye Atske-Selassie Amde
On October 12, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Taye Atske-Selassie Amde on his appointment as President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.Xi Jinping pointed out that in recent years, China-Ethiopia relations have witnessed comprehensive and rapid development, with continuously deepening political mutual trust between the two countries and fruitful outcomes in pragmatic cooperation across various fields. Xi Jinping said he attaches great importance to the development of China-Ethiopia relations, and is ready to work with President Taye Atske-Selassie Amde to take the opportunity of implementing the outcomes of the 2024 Beijing Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation to constantly promote new results in the all-weather strategic partnership and bring more benefits to the people of both countries.
Xi Jinping Meets with Foreign Guests Attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries
On the morning of October 11, 2024, President Xi Jinping held a group meeting with foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Chinese People's Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing.Xi Jinping first had a group photo taken with some foreign guests attending the China International Friendship Conference and Events Marking the 70th Anniversary of the CPAFFC and highly appreciated the long-term dedication of international friends to the cause of friendship with China.Xi Jinping pointed out that people-to-people friendship is the foundation for stable and sustained international relations and an inexhaustible driving force for promoting world peace and development. Over the past 75 years since the founding of the People's Republic of China, the Communist Party of China (CPC) has united and led the Chinese people in blazing a path of modernization that has not only developed the country itself but also benefited the world. Looking back on the journey, China's achievements in various fields would not have been possible without the support of world peoples. Numerous international friends have stood with the Chinese people and shared weal and woe. Many foreign enterprises, institutions and individuals have actively participated in China's socialist modernization drive. These have not only achieved mutual benefits for all parties but also made important contributions to promoting friendly exchanges and cooperation between China and other countries. Xi Jinping said, "We will always remember your important contributions to China and the sincere friendship that has been developed with the Chinese people."Xi Jinping stressed that the world is once again at a crossroads in history. Amid changes unseen in a century, the world is closely interconnected, and humanity shares a common future. Building a community with a shared future for mankind is the right way forward for people of all countries in the world. China is ready to strengthen friendly exchanges with friends from all other countries, give full play to the unique role of people-to-people diplomacy, and work together to build a community with a shared future for mankind.First, in the spirit of "shared responsibility as residents of the same planet", we should build a broad consensus on building a community with a shared future for mankind. We should promote peace, development, equity, justice, democracy and freedom, which are the common values of humanity, advocate an equal and orderly multipolar world and a universally beneficial and inclusive economic globalization, and make our shared planet Earth a big family of peace, amity and harmony.Second, guided by the principle of win-win cooperation, we should gather strong synergy in building a community with a shared future for mankind. The type of modernization China pursues is not one that benefits China alone. China welcomes more foreign friends to actively participate in the Chinese modernization process. China is ready to continue to provide new opportunities for world development with the new achievements of Chinese modernization, promote global modernization featuring peaceful development, mutually beneficial cooperation and common prosperity, and bring more benefits to people of all countries.Third, with an open and inclusive mindset, we should paint a grand picture of civilization that promotes the building of a community with a shared future for mankind. The Chinese nation is open and inclusive, and the Chinese people are kind and friendly. China is ready to work with all parties to implement the Global Civilization Initiative, enhance understanding and deepen friendship through sincere communication, and replace estrangement with exchanges and clash of civilizations with mutual learning.Xi Jinping stressed that the CPC serves the people, the Chinese government belongs to the people, and China's diplomacy represents the people. The Chinese government will continue to support the CPAFFC in playing its unique role in developing friendship between the Chinese and foreign peoples and promoting practical international cooperation. China will build bridges of friendship and forge heart-to-heart connections to constantly deepen people-to-people friendship between China and other nations. China will unite friends from around the world to jointly practice the vision of a community with a shared future for mankind, participate in Chinese modernization, promote mutual learning among civilizations and people-to-people bonds, and carry forward the cause of people-to-people friendship.Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo, former President of the National Assembly of Thailand Bhokin Bhalakula, and Elyn MacInnis, the founder of the "Friends of Kuliang", spoke on behalf of the foreign side respectively. They extended warm congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China and spoke highly of the unique role played by the CPAFFC in promoting people-to-people diplomacy and enhancing understanding and friendship among people from different countries. They said that under the leadership of President Xi Jinping, China has successfully lifted itself out of poverty and achieved rapid development, becoming a beacon of hope for the vast number of developing countries. The vision of building a community with a shared future for mankind and initiatives such as the Belt and Road Initiative put forward by President Xi Jinping show foresight, vision and responsibility for global governance and chart the course for closer cooperation and mutual benefits among countries in the world. China's development and prosperity will surely continue to benefit the world. They look forward to working with China to continue to strengthen friendly exchanges and cooperation in various fields, pass on the friendship among people from generation to generation, jointly build a community with a shared future for mankind, and make greater contributions to world peace, development and prosperity.Approximately 200 people attended the event, including former political dignitaries from foreign countries, members of royal families, heads of international friendship organizations, and friendly individuals.Cai Qi, Han Zheng, and Wang Yi, among others, were present.
Xi Jinping Meets with Member of the Political Bureau and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the CPV Central Committee L??ng C??ng
On October 11, 2024, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping met with Member of the Political Bureau and Permanent Member of the Secretariat of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Viet Nam (CPV) L??ng C??ng at the Great Hall of the People.Xi Jinping pointed out that adhering to the leadership of the communist party and the socialist system constitutes the most essential feature of China and Viet Nam, and serves as the most solid political foundation for developing bilateral relations. China takes Viet Nam as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy and stands ready to work with Viet Nam to take the lead in deepening high-level mutually beneficial cooperation, safeguarding international fairness and justice, and promoting the cause of human progress, and jointly foster a China-Viet Nam community with a shared future that carries strategic significance.Xi Jinping stressed that as major changes unseen in a century in the world are unfolding at an accelerated pace, China and Viet Nam should adhere to the correct political direction, view China-Viet Nam relations from a strategic height, and ensure that bilateral relations will continue to move forward along the right track. He urged China and Viet Nam to strengthen their exchange of thoughts and ideas, make better use of institutionalized platforms such as theoretical discussions and cadre training, enhance the exchange of experience and mutual learning in party and state governance, and jointly improve governance capability and solve governance challenges. The two countries should also foster a win-win situation, tap into cooperation potential, comprehensively promote the synergy of development strategies and connectivity, and strive to achieve new goals of high-quality development in practical cooperation. On fostering people-to-people friendship, Xi Jinping called on the two sides to take full advantage the opportunity of the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries and the China-Viet Nam Year of People-to-People Exchanges next year to strengthen education on traditional friendship and enhance the guidance of public opinion, so as to consolidate public support for the long-term development of bilateral relations.Xi Jinping said that the Third Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Committee convened in July this year laid out systematic plans for further deepening reform comprehensively to advance Chinese modernization. China's efforts to further deepen reform comprehensively and advance high-standard opening-up will not only open up broad prospects for its own development, but also bring new impetus and new opportunities to the development of Viet Nam and other countries in the world. China is ready to enhance exchanges and cooperation with Viet Nam to be companions on the path of reform and good partners on the path to modernization. Xi Jinping expressed the belief that under the leadership of the CPV Central Committee headed by General Secretary To Lam, the entire Party, military and people of Viet Nam will successfully complete the goals and tasks set by the 13th National Congress of the CPV, and will steadily advance toward the goals set for the centenary of its Party and the centenary of the country.L??ng C??ng extended warm congratulations on the 75th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, particularly the great development achievements made by the Chinese people under the leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Comrade Xi Jinping at its core since the beginning of the new era. He said that Viet Nam firmly believes that China will achieve its Second Centenary Goal as scheduled and make greater contributions to world and regional peace, stability and prosperity. Xi Jinping Thought on Socialism with Chinese Characteristics for a New Era holds important guiding significance for China's socialist cause and offers substantial value to Viet Nam, other socialist countries, and the international community. Noting that Viet Nam and China are socialist neighbors linked by mountains and rivers, L??ng C??ng said that Viet Nam greatly cherishes China's valuable support during the period of Viet Nam's national independence and liberation as well as throughout the process of its socialist development. Developing relations with China has always been the objective need, strategic choice and a top priority of Viet Nam's overall diplomacy. Currently, the relations between the two parties and the two countries are developing strongly. Viet Nam will continue to work with China to follow through on the important common understandings reached in recent years between the top leaders of both parties and countries, further strengthen relations between the two parties and two countries, promote deeper and more substantive exchanges and cooperation in various fields and all aspects, better manage and resolve differences, consolidate and deepen the spirit of "comrades and brothers", and constantly make new achievements in the Viet Nam-China comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership and the building of a Viet Nam-China community with a shared future.Cai Qi and Wang Yi attended the meeting.
Xi Jinping Exchanges Congratulatory Messages with DPRK's Top Leader Kim Jong Un on the 75th Anniversary of the Establishment of Diplomatic Relations between China and the DPRK
On October 6, 2024, General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) and President Xi Jinping exchanged congratulatory messages with General Secretary of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK) and President of the State Affairs of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK) Kim Jong Un to warmly celebrate the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries.Xi Jinping pointed out that 75 years ago, China and the DPRK officially established diplomatic relations, opening a new chapter in the history of bilateral relations, which is of epoch-making significance. Over the past 75 years, the two countries have supported each other in consolidating people's political power and safeguarding national sovereignty, joined hands in strengthening exchanges and cooperation and advancing the socialist development, and worked closely to promote regional peace and stability and safeguard international fairness and justice. The traditional friendship between China and the DPRK has stood the test of the changing times and international landscape, becoming a valuable asset for the two countries and two peoples.Xi Jinping stressed that he highly values the development of China-DPRK relations, noting that in recent years, he has met with General Secretary Kim Jong Un multiple times and maintained close communication through letters and messages, jointly guiding and promoting the in-depth development of China-DPRK relations. Under the new circumstances of the new era, China is ready to work with the DPRK to take the 75th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries as an opportunity to strengthen strategic communication and coordination, deepen friendly exchanges and cooperation, and continue to write new chapters for China-DPRK traditional friendship, so as to jointly promote the steady and long-term development of the two countries' socialist cause and bring more benefits to the two peoples.Kim Jong Un said that 75 years ago, the Democratic People's Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China officially established diplomatic relations, and bilateral friendly relations have since entered a new historical stage of development. Over the past 75 years, the two parties and countries have upheld their firm belief in the legitimacy of their causes, overcoming various tests and challenges, and advancing courageously on the path of socialism. It is in the fundamental interests of both countries to continuously carry forward and develop the DPRK-China friendship with a time-honored history and fine tradition. The DPRK's party and government will continue to make efforts to consolidate and develop friendly and cooperative relations with China in accordance with the requirements of the new era. Kim Jong Un expressed his wish that the Chinese people, under the leadership of the CPC with General Secretary Xi Jinping at the core, will continue to make new achievements in building a modern socialist country in all respects.
Xi Jinping Sends Congratulatory Message to Shigeru Ishiba on His Election as Japanese Prime Minister Li Qiang Sends Congratulatory Message to Shigeru Ishiba
On October 1, 2024, President Xi Jinping sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba on his election as Japanese Prime Minister.Xi Jinping noted that China and Japan are neighbors separated by a strip of water. It serves the fundamental interests of the two peoples for both sides to pursue a path of peaceful coexistence, everlasting friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation and common development. Xi Jinping also expressed his hope that the Japanese side can work with the Chinese side in the same direction, abide by the principles and common understandings of the four political documents between China and Japan, and comprehensively promote a strategic relationship of mutual benefit, in an effort to build a constructive and stable China-Japan relationship fit for the new era.On the same day, Premier Li Qiang of the State Council sent a congratulatory message to Shigeru Ishiba. Li Qiang said the two sides should maintain the political foundation of bilateral relations and enhance friendship, mutual trust and cooperation to better benefit the people of the two countries.
