| Tuesday, November 13, 2001, updated at 09:34(GMT+8) |
Jiang, Bush Talk over Phone |
 Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. President George W. Bush had a phone conversation tonight in which they exchanged views on Sino-U.S. relations, China's entry into the WTO and anti-terrorism.
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Chinese President Jiang Zemin and U.S. President George W. Bush had a phone conversation Monday evening in which they exchanged views on Sino-U.S. relations, China's entry into the WTO and anti-terrorism.
Jiang reviewed the good meeting between him and Bush prior to the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation meeting held in Shanghai in October.
China and US should development constructive and cooperative relations: Jiang
"I agree with you that China and the United States should commit to the development of Sino-U.S. constructive and cooperative relations," Jiang told Bush, "China is ready to make concerted efforts with the U.S. to make this happen".
Bush said the United States will work closely with China to push forward the U.S.-China relations, and that maintaining communication is not only important for the U.S. and China but also for the whole world.
China to promote Sino-US economic & trade cooperation as a member of WTO
Jiang said that the World Trade Organization (WTO) has officially admitted China as a member. China anticipates close cooperation with the U.S. and wants to work for the growth of Sino-U.S. economic and trade cooperation.
Bush congratulated Jiang on China's entry to the WTO, saying it was the result of the far-sighted thinking of Jiang and the Chinese government.
Peace Restoration in relevant region conducive
Jiang and Bush exchanged views on anti-terrorism. Jiang said that even though anti-terrorism is a long-term struggle, the early restoration of peace in the relevant region is conducive to the overall anti-terrorism campaign.
He was pleased to learn of the smooth outcome of the recent "six-plus-two" meeting, a reference to the meeting of foreign ministers of six countries neighboring Afghanistan, plus the U.S. and Russia, Jiang added.
The United Nations should play an active role in combating terrorism and safeguarding world peace, according to Jiang.
Bush reiterated the U.S. stance on anti-terrorism and thanked Jiang for China's support.
Chinese, US Presidents Talk over Phone
Chinese President Jiang Zemin and US President George W. Bush talked over the phone Monday night as arranged earlier. President Bush thanked the Chinese government for its strong statement against global terrorist networks. He said that the international community should stand united to fight the threat of terrorism.
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