BEIJING, Jan 1, 2024 (BSS/AFP) - China's President Xi Jinping said Monday he
was willing to work with the United States to promote stable bilateral ties,
exchanging congratulations with his US counterpart on the anniversary of
diplomatic relations, state media said.
 
   Xi and US President Joe Biden met in San Francisco in November, vowing to
improve communication in an effort to stop competition from spilling over into
conflict.
 
   And in an exchange of messages to mark the 45th anniversary of the
establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, Xi said both
sides should "take practical actions to promote the stable, healthy and
sustainable development of China-US relations".
 
   "Xi Jinping emphasised, I am willing to work with President Biden to
continue to navigate China-US relations, benefit both China and the United
States and their people, and promote world peace and development," state
broadcaster CCTV said.
 
   Xi added that "adhering to mutual respect, peaceful coexistence, and win-
win cooperation is the correct way for China and the United States to
interact", CCTV said.