US-China relationship Is Not A Zero-sum Game, says Susan Rice

A top American foreign policy official said that the U.S.-China relationship is not a zero-sum game and the United States "welcomes a rising China that is peaceful, stable, prosperous, and a responsible player in global affairs." Susan Rice, U.S. President Barack Obama’s National Security Advisor, made the speech on Monday on the eve of the upcoming state visit to the United States by Chinese President Xi Jinping. “It’s natural that China takes on greater leadership to match its economic development and growing capabilities," said Rice. "When China is invested in helping resolve regional and global problems, the United States - and the world - benefits. We want the Chinese people to succeed. When China and the United States work together, the world is more secure and more prosperous. That’s the truth.” Rice noted that, under the Obama administration, the United States has "deepened our engagement with China at every level — maximizing our cooperation on areas of mutual interest while confronting and managing our disagreements." "This isn't a zero-sum game," she stressed, adding that "our capacity to manage our differences is greater than that". On the Taiwan issue, Rice reiterated the "one China” policy of the United States. "The longstanding position of the United States is unchanged. We remain committed to our 'one China' policy." The top U.S. official on foreign policy said President Obama will "continue our frank and comprehensive discussions when he welcomes President Xi to the White House later this week for a State Visit." President Xi will begin his first state visit to the U.S. on Tuesday in the city of Seattle before traveling to Washington, D.C., the U.S. national capital, for a summit meeting with President Obama on Friday. Describing the China-U.S. relationship as "a vital relationship of the 21st century", Rice said that building a stable and resilient relationship with China will be the focus of American foreign policy. "This relationship is too big and too important to treat with anything less than our full, good-faith effort. And, you can be sure that our relationship with China — one that is stable, productive, and resilient — will remain at the center of American foreign policy for years to come," she said. Students who listened to the speech expressed their expectations for the further development of the China-U.S relationship. "As a student, I have deeply benefited from the development of the China-U.S. relationship that the two countries pay great attention to. For example, my visa has been extended from one year to five years, which is very convenient for me as well as the group of international students. I hope the meeting between President Xi and President Obama will bring more practical achievements in sucn aspects as culture, politics and economy. I'm looking forward to President Xi's visit to the United States," said Cao Gerui, a Chinese student studying in the United States. "Ten years ago when I was walking on the street in China. I looked very different to the people's eyes. But today I look normal because they understand who I am and my culture, and understand more about the United States. This will reduce a lot of misunderstandings and benefit cooperation between the U.S. and Chinese people. I look forward to Chairman Xi and President Obama's meeting together in Washington, D.C., to further benefit the relationship and cooperation of the U.S. and China," said Anna, an American student who spent years living both in China and the United States. More on: http://newscontent.cctv.com/NewJsp/news.jsp?fileId=317594 Subscribe us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCmv5DbNpxH8X2eQxJBqEjKQ CCTV+ official website: http://newscontent.cctv.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cctv-news-content? Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/pages/CCTV/756877521031964 Twitter: https://twitter.com/NewsContentPLUS