U.S. political and business figures call for joint efforts to promote stable and healthy U.S.-China relations

Xinhua News Agency, New York, November 10 (Reporters Shi Chun and Liu Yanan) The 60th anniversary of the establishment of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and the 2026 Annual Awards Dinner were held in New York on the evening of the 10th. Nearly 400 people from the political and business circles of China and the United States attended. Guests attending the meeting said that the two heads of state are crucial to the strategic guidance of the development of bilateral relations in the new stage, and called for expanding consensus, managing differences, and jointly promoting the development of stable and healthy U.S.-China relations.

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent said in his speech that the heads of state of the United States and China have exchanged unprecedentedly frequent visits within a year, establishing a "friendship based on mutual respect and the fundamental interests of the two peoples." Currently, the two countries are establishing a new dialogue mechanism on artificial intelligence-related issues to prevent risks and avoid misunderstandings.

Bessent said that through joint efforts, the economies of the United States and China can become stronger. The United States will push the two peoples closer and promote common prosperity.

Greenberg, executive vice chairman of the board of directors of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, said in his speech that competition and competition should not be the only elements that define U.S.-China relations. Especially in an era of technological revolution and deep global interdependence, it is necessary to build a new vision for how the two major countries get along.

Stephen Orlins has served as President of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations since 2005. As he is about to leave office, he said that he will continue to make unremitting efforts to develop U.S.-China relations and benefit the people of both countries.

Bethalan, who is about to serve as the president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations, said that she has witnessed the ups and downs of U.S.-China relations and has always believed that communication and seeking consensus are crucial for both sides to manage differences. This is also the mission of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.

Schwarzman, Chairman and CEO of Blackstone Group, who was honored at the dinner, said in a video speech that the work of Blackstone Group made him realize the importance of contact, understanding and trust between the United States and China, which further strengthened his belief in cooperation and establishing long-term relations based on mutual understanding. (over)