Chinese president Xi Jinping stresses U.S.-China cooperation in meeting with Bill Gates

BEIJING –

Chinese chief Xi Jinping mentioned the United States and China can cooperate to “benefit our two countries” in a gathering Friday with Microsoft Corp. co-founder Bill Gates forward of a go to by U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken at a time of strained relations.

The state broadcaster CCTV confirmed Xi saying he was glad to see Gates, who he known as an “old friend,” after three years with out assembly in the course of the pandemic.

“I believe that the foundation of Sino-U.S. relations lies in the people,” Xi mentioned to Gates. “Under the current world situation, we can carry out various activities that benefit our two countries, the people of our countries, and the entire human race.”

Xi gave no particulars however emphasised the potential advantages of cooperation that has been hampered by disputes over human rights, Taiwan, safety and know-how. Gates advised Xi he was “very honored” to fulfill with Xi.

The visits by main international business folks have coincided with efforts by the ruling Communist Party to revive investor curiosity in China’s slowing economic system. Apple CEO Tim Cook visited China in March.

Despite his upbeat remarks, Xi accused Washington in March of attempting to carry again China’s growth with restrictions on entry to U.S. microchips and different know-how.

Tensions between the U.S. and China have festered lately, however lately the 2 sides have held talks on commerce and different points. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is predicted to reach in China on Sunday for a two-day go to.

He would be the first secretary of state to go to China since 2018 and is predicted to fulfill with Foreign Minister Qin Gang and probably with Chinese President Xi Jinping, in accordance with U.S. officers.

On Thursday, the the Gates Foundation pledged $50 million to bolster the Global Health Drug Discovery Institute’s capability to develop medicine to combat ailments like malaria and tuberculosis. The institute was collectively based by the Gates Foundation, Tsinghua University and the Beijing municipal authorities.

Gates’ final journey to China was in 2019, the place he met first girl Peng Liyuan to debate the Gates Foundation’s efforts in HIV/AIDS prevention.