The Chinese president made the statement at a meeting with Assistant to the US President for National Security Jake Sullivan at the People's Assembly House in Beijing. Xi Jinping pointed out that China's position on the firm protection of its sovereignty, security and development interests remains unchanged.
The goal of the Celestial Empire has not changed – it is still to ensure stable, healthy and sustainable development of relations between the two countries, Xi Jinping stressed. It remains relevant despite the fact that the situation in the United States and China has changed, he noted.
According to China Central Television, China will continue to try to maintain the traditional friendship between the Chinese and American peoples. Jake Sullivan is visiting China for the first time. He has already met with Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, as well as Vice Chairman of the Central Military Council of the People's Republic of China Zhang Yuxia.
