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THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 17, 2009


U.S.-China Joint Statement
November 17, 2009
Beijing, China


 
At the invitation of President Hu Jintao of the People’s Republic of China, President Barack Obama of the United States of America is paying a state visit to China from November 15–18, 2009.  The Presidents held in-depth, productive and candid discussions on U.S.-China relations and other issues of mutual interest.  They highlighted the substantial progress in U.S.-China relations over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic ties, and they reached agreement to advance U.S.-China relations in the new era.  President Obama will have separate meetings with Wu Bangguo, Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress and Premier Wen Jiabao. President Obama also spoke with and answered questions from Chinese youth.
 
I.          The U.S.-China Relationship
 
The United States and China agreed that regular exchanges between leaders of the two countries are essential to the long-term, sound, and steady growth of U.S.-China relations.  The two sides are of the view that the three meetings between the two presidents and other important bilateral exchanges this year have strengthened relations.  President Obama invited President Hu to make a visit to the United States next year, and President Hu accepted the invitation with pleasure.  Leaders of the two countries will continue to maintain close communication through mutual visits, meetings, telephone conversations and correspondence. 
 

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U.S. Ambassador Huntsman Congratulates China on the 60th Anniversary

Ambassador Huntsman Congratulates China on the 60th Anniversary

Ambassador Huntsman Congratulates China on the 60th
Anniversary (Video clip @ youku.com)

Ambassador Huntsman: "Congratulations to the People’s Republic of China on the 60th anniversary of its founding.  In the last 30 years, China has undergone an extraordinary economic transformation, lifting millions of people out of poverty.   This is truly an extraordinary and historic accomplishment.

We are also pleased that this year marks the 30th anniversary of U.S.-PRC diplomatic relations.  As President Obama said, history has shown that our two countries benefit from engagement that is grounded in mutual interest and respect.  I am pleased that today we are working hard to build the kind of positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship that reflects the deepening ties between our people and that will allow us to realize the common interests of our two nations.

I look forward to working with you in the years ahead as you begin the next 60 years of your historic journey as a nation."  (Video)

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