China, Austria should jointly practice multilateralism, support free trade: Xi

Chinese President Xi Jinping called on China and Austria to jointly practice true multilateralism and support free trade when meeting with visiting Austrian Chancellor Christian Stocker in Beijing on Friday.

Xi said the two countries should continue to deepen political mutual trust, and strengthen dialogue and cooperation.

"I am very pleased to meet with Chancellor Stocker. This year marks the 55th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and Austria. Since the establishment of diplomatic ties, China and Austria have adhered to the spirit of mutual respect, openness, inclusiveness, and win-win cooperation. Political mutual trust has been continuously consolidated, and practical cooperation has yielded fruitful results, bringing tangible benefits to the two peoples," Xi said.

"Currently, as changes unseen in a century accelerate across the globe and the international situation is intertwined with changes and turmoil, the two sides should jointly practice true multilateralism, support free trade, oppose the strong bullying the weak, further deepen political mutual trust, strengthen dialogue and cooperation, and contribute to pushing for a more just and equitable global governance system," he noted.

For his part, Stocker underscored the need to enhance political trust between Austria and China.

"Respected Mr. President, it is my great pleasure and special honor to be here. This anniversary year provides a wonderful opportunity to support and reaffirm our partnership and mutual trust. In times like these, a long-standing foundation of trust is precisely what enables us to tackle challenges together whether in the economic sphere or across many other areas," he said.

China, Austria should jointly practice multilateralism, support free trade: Xi

Deepening China-Gabon relations meets the common expectations of the people of both countries, Chinese President Xi Jinping said Friday during his talks with visiting Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema in Beijing.

The two leaders announced the elevation of bilateral relations to a China-Gabon community with a shared future for the new era during their talks.

"I am very pleased to see you again, Mr. President. I visited Gabon in the 1990s and was deeply impressed by the development achievements of this 'land of green gold' of Africa. The traditional friendship between China and Gabon has a long history. For more than half a century, the two countries have adhered to equality, mutual support and common development, and China-Gabon relations have withstood the test of changing international circumstances and remained rock-solid," Xi said.

"Deepening China-Gabon relations meets the common expectations of the people of both countries and follows the trend of the Global South seeking strength through unity. To this end, I propose elevating our bilateral relations to a China-Gabon community with a shared future for the new era," Xi added.

"Political mutual trust is the cornerstone of our partnership. This meeting vividly reflects the profound friendship and brotherhood between our two countries over more than half a century. In recent years, our cooperation has been full of vitality, with a series of major projects in key areas being implemented. Today, we have the opportunity to further expand the scale of our cooperation and better benefit the peoples of both countries," said Nguema.

Deepening China-Gabon relations meets peoples' common expectations: Xi