INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
The State Council Information Office of China released a white paper on Wednesday outlining the country's stance on economic and trade
issues with the United States, stressing the importance of talks between the two sides based on mutual respect and win-win cooperation.The
white paper, titled China's Position on Some Issues Concerning China-United States Economic and Trade Relations, emphasizes that
China-United States economic and trade relations are of great significance not only to both countries but also to the stability and
development of the global economy
However, recent years have seen increasing disruptions to bilateral cooperation, primarily due to rising United States unilateralism and
protectionist policies.Structured in six chapters, the white paper begins by reaffirming the mutually beneficial nature of China-United
It states that China does not seek a trade surplus and that both sides have gained substantially from economic cooperation.The document
highlights China's efforts to implement the China-United States phase-one economic and trade agreement
Measures include strengthening intellectual property protection, prohibiting forced technology transfers, expanding market access for food,
agricultural and financial services, and maintaining practical communication with the United States side.The white paper also underscores
China's adherence to the principles of free trade and the rules of the World Trade Organization (WTO)
It details China's progress in improving trade policy compliance, fulfilling tariff reduction commitments, providing subsidies within
international norms, and continuously optimizing the business environment.The white paper also criticizes the United States for violating
elements of the phase-one agreement, including the broadening of national security definitions, overuse of export controls, and imposition
of "reciprocal tariffs." It states that these actions have severely undermined the healthy and stable development of bilateral economic
relations.The white paper concludes with a call for resolving disputes through dialogue and cooperation based on equality and mutual benefit
It expresses the international community's hope that China-United States collaboration can bring more opportunities to the world."History
has shown cooperation benefits both sides, while confrontation results in mutual loss," reads the white paper
It urges the United States to work together on the basis of mutual respect, peaceful coexistence and win-win cooperation, to jointly
promote a stable, healthy and sustainable China-United States economic relationship.
