BEIJING, June 6 (Xinhua) -- President Xi Jinping on Monday urged China and the United States to properly manage differences and sensitive issues and deepen strategic mutual trust and cooperation at a high-level bilateral dialogue.
The differences between China and the United States are normal, Xi said at the joint opening ceremony of the eighth round of China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogues (S&ED) and the seventh round of China-U.S. High-Level Consultation on People-to-People Exchange (CPE) in Beijing.
As long as the two sides tackle differences and sensitive issues in the principle of mutual respect and equality, major disturbances in bilateral relations can be avoided, Xi said, adding that China and the United States should strengthen communication and cooperation on Asia-Pacific affairs.
The broad Pacific Ocean, Xi said, should not become an arena for rivalry, but a big platform for inclusive cooperation.
China and the United States have extensive common interests in the region and should maintain frequent dialogues, cooperate more, tackle challenges, jointly maintain prosperity and stability in the region, and "cultivate common circles of friends" rather than "cultivate exclusive circles of friends," Xi said.
He reaffirmed that China pursues neighborhood diplomacy featuring amity, sincerity, mutual benefit and inclusiveness, and has always been committed to bolstering peace, stability and development of the Asia-Pacific region.
He said all countries share intertwined interests amid multi-polarization, economic globalization and social informatization.
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