Head-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said at a routine news briefing on Thursday, when responding to a question concerning high-level exchanges between the two sides.
Lin made the remarks in response to a question concerning high-level exchanges between the two sides.
"Heads-of-state diplomacy plays an irreplaceable role in providing strategic guidance for China-U.S. relations. In a recent telephone call, U.S. President Trump once again expressed his intention to visit China in April, while Chinese President Xi Jinping reiterated his invitation. The two sides maintain communication on this matter," Lin said.
"The essence of China-U.S. economic and trade relations lies in mutual benefit and win-win outcomes. Both sides should work together to implement the important consensus reached by the two heads of state, injecting greater certainty and stability into China-U.S. economic and trade cooperation as well as the global economy," he said.
Head-of-state diplomacy plays irreplaceable role in guiding China-U.S. relations: spokesperson
Head-of-state diplomacy plays irreplaceable role in guiding China-U.S. relations: spokesperson
Chinese President Xi Jinping awarded Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic the Friendship Medal of the People's Republic of China in Beijing on Monday.
As solemn music played and the golden doors slowly opened, Xi and Vucic entered the hall together, followed by Xi's wife Peng Liyuan and Vucic's wife Tamara Vucic.
Applauding guests rose to their feet, and paid respect to the two heads of state.
A Guard of Honor escorted the Friendship Medal into the hall, and amid solemn music, Xi formally presented the medal to Vucic.
Xi highlighted Vucic's long-standing commitment to advancing China-Serbia friendship and underscored the significance of the honor.
"President Vucic has long stayed committed to China-Serbia friendship, and he has always given China the firmest and clearest support on issues concerning China's core interests and major concerns. He gains the respect from the Chinese people. This medal is not only a high recognition of President Vucic's contributions to bilateral friendship, but also carries the earnest expectations of both peoples for building a China-Serbia community with a shared future in the new era," Xi said.
The Friendship Medal is China's highest state honor for foreigners, reserved for those who have made outstanding contributions to China's modernization drive, promoting exchange and cooperation between China and the world, and safeguarding world peace.
At the invitation of Xi, Vucic is on a state visit to China from Sunday to Thursday, with this marking his first state visit to China and his ninth trip to the country overall.
Xi awards Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic China's friendship medal
