President Xi Jinping met with three leaders

On the morning of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Rabuka of Fiji in San Francisco.

On the morning of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Rabuka of Fiji in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Rao Aimin）

President Xi Jinping pointed out that Fiji is the earliest Pacific island country to establish diplomatic relations with New China, and a few days ago, it celebrated the 48th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and Fiji. China regards Fiji as a good friend and partner, and supports Fiji's independent choice of development path and realization of national development and revitalization. China is willing to work with Fiji to consolidate political mutual trust, expand practical cooperation, deepen cultural exchanges, and promote the continuous development of China Fiji comprehensive strategic partnership. The One China principle is the political foundation for the healthy and stable development of China Fiji relations, and we hope that Fiji will continue to provide firm support to China on issues related to China's core interests and major concerns. China will continue to support the Philippines in maintaining national sovereignty, security, and territorial integrity. China is willing to strengthen cooperation with Fiji in jointly building the "the Belt and Road", implement the global development initiative, promote cooperation in infrastructure, agriculture, forestry, fishery, new energy and other fields, and help Fiji's economic and social development. China is willing to expand the import of Fiji's characteristic products, support Chinese enterprises to invest in Fiji, and encourage more tourists to travel to Fiji.

President Xi Jinping pointed out that China's development of relations with Pacific island countries is straightforward, selfless, and does not target third parties. China's Pacific island country policy fully respects the sovereignty and independence of island countries, does not attach political conditions, and does not make empty promises. China and Pacific island countries are both developing countries and should strengthen mutual assistance and assistance within the framework of South-South cooperation.

On the morning of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Prime Minister Rabuka of Fiji in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Ding Lin）

Prime Minister Rabuka stated that since the establishment of diplomatic relations between Fiji and China, bilateral relations have continued to develop strongly and vigorously. China has provided significant assistance to Fiji and other Pacific island countries, and the Fiji side is deeply grateful for this. The Philippine side adheres to the One China principle. The Global Development Initiative, Global Security Initiative, and Global Civilization Initiative proposed by President Xi Jinping are conducive to safeguarding and promoting the development and interests of countries in the global South. The Fiji side looks forward to deepening cooperation with the Chinese side to help Fiji choose and take a good path towards modernization.   I believe that in the future, China will play a more important role in international affairs, and the relationship between Fiji and China will also become better and better.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Brunei Sultan Hassanal in San Francisco.

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Brunei Sultan Hassanal in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Yao Dawei）

President Xi Jinping pointed out that China and Brunei are friendly neighbors across the sea and good partners of mutual trust and support. Over the past 30 years since the establishment of diplomatic relations, the two countries have continuously deepened political mutual trust, actively aligned development strategies, and achieved fruitful results in practical cooperation in various fields. They have maintained good cooperation in international and regional affairs, set a model of equal treatment and mutual benefit for countries of all sizes, and made positive contributions to regional peace, stability, development, and prosperity. This year marks the 5th anniversary of the establishment of a strategic partnership between China and Brunei. China is willing to work with Brunei to jointly build the "Belt and Road" in high quality, promote new development of bilateral relations and bring more benefits to the two peoples.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that China supports Brunei's development path that is in line with its own national conditions, welcomes Brunei's expansion of high-quality product exports to China, encourages more Chinese enterprises to invest and start business in Brunei, expands practical cooperation in areas such as food security, digital economy, green development, and carries out cultural exchanges in education, culture, tourism, health, and local areas. Both sides should work together to promote positive progress in maritime joint development and jointly maintain peace and stability in the South China Sea. China attaches great importance to East Asian cooperation and is willing to work with ASEAN countries such as Brunei to promote regional economic integration and maintain the correct direction of East Asian cooperation.

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Brunei Sultan Hassanal in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Yao Dawei）

Hassanal congratulated China on successfully hosting the Hangzhou Asian Games not long ago, stating that Brunei's friendly exchanges with China have a long history, the bilateral relations have maintained good development, and exchanges and cooperation in various fields are progressing smoothly. Brunei has always firmly adhered to the One China policy. Brunei attaches great importance to developing relations with China, and is willing to continue to work to strengthen cooperation in economy and trade, agriculture, fishery, green energy and other fields, deepen people to people and cultural exchanges, and actively promote high-quality joint construction of the "the Belt and Road". Brunei is willing to continue to strengthen cooperation with China within the ASEAN framework and looks forward to the early achievement of the "Code of Conduct for the South China Sea". We will work together to build the South China Sea into a peaceful and friendly sea and promote regional peace and security. Brunei is willing to closely communicate with China on regional issues such as the Palestine Israel conflict.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in San Francisco.

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Wang Ye）

The leaders of the two countries reiterated their adherence to the principles and consensus of the four political documents between China and Japan, reconfirmed the positioning of the bilateral relationship to comprehensively promote strategic reciprocity, and committed to building a constructive and stable Sino Japanese relationship that meets the requirements of the new era.

On the afternoon of November 16th local time, President Xi Jinping met with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in San Francisco.（Xinhua/Wang Ye）

President Xi Jinping pointed out that this year marks the 45th anniversary of the signing of the China Japan Peace and Friendship Treaty. The treaty has established the overall direction of peace, friendship, and cooperation between China and Japan in legal form, becoming a milestone in the history of bilateral relations. Over the past 45 years, guided by the four political documents between China and Japan, including treaties, the relationship between the two countries has maintained an overall momentum of development despite experiencing ups and downs, bringing benefits to the two peoples and playing a positive role in promoting regional peace, development, and prosperity. The current international situation is turbulent and intertwined, with endless risks and challenges. Peaceful coexistence, generations of friendship, mutually beneficial cooperation, and common development between China and Japan are in line with the fundamental interests of the two peoples. At present, China Japan relations are in a critical period of connecting the past and the future. Both sides should follow the trend of the times, grasp the correct direction, and maintain the spirit of "learning from history and opening up the future". They should maintain the original intention of normalizing diplomatic relations, objectively and rationally view each other's development, establish positive, friendly, and mutual recognition, constructively manage conflicts and differences, and reflect the political consensus of "being partners and not posing a threat to each other" in specific policies and practical actions.

President Xi Jinping emphasized that major issues of principle such as history and Taiwan are related to the political foundation of bilateral relations. Japan must abide by its principles and ensure that the foundation of China Japan relations is not damaged or shaken. The deep integration of economic interests between China and Japan and the supply chain of the industrial chain does not benefit anyone by creating a "small courtyard high wall" or "decoupling and chain breaking". China is promoting high-quality development and high-level opening-up, which will bring unprecedented opportunities to countries around the world, including Japan. Both sides should deepen cooperation, achieve mutual success, effectively maintain the global free trade system, and achieve a higher level of mutual benefit and win-win situation. The two countries should stand on a higher footing, uphold a broader perspective, promote the Asian values centered on peace, cooperation, inclusiveness, and integration, practice true multilateralism, promote open regionalism, promote regional integration, and jointly address global challenges.

President Xi Jinping pointed out that the discharge of nuclear contaminated water from Fukushima in Japan is related to human health, the global marine environment, and the international public interest. The Japanese side should take reasonable concerns at home and abroad seriously and handle them properly with a responsible and constructive attitude.

Fumio Kishida stated that on the important occasion of the 45th anniversary of the signing of the Japan China Peace and Friendship Treaty, the two peoples deeply recall the efforts made by the older generation leaders of the two countries in promoting the development of Japan China friendly relations in a wide range of fields. At present, the international community is at a historic turning point, and Japan hopes to focus on the future, strengthen high-level communication and dialogue with China, increase positive factors in bilateral relations, and adhere to peaceful coexistence. The Japanese side has no intention of "decoupling and disconnecting" from China, and hopes to continue promoting people-to-people and cultural exchanges, deepening practical cooperation in various fields such as the digital economy, green development, finance, healthcare and elderly care. The Japanese side will continue to be committed to the path of peaceful development and adhere to the position of the joint statement between Japan and China to address the Taiwan issue without any change.

Both sides actively evaluate the newly established China Japan Export Control Dialogue Mechanism, agree to maintain dialogue and communication at all levels, timely hold a new round of China Japan Economic High Level Dialogue and China Japan High Level Cultural Exchange Consultation Mechanism meetings, maintain communication and coordination on international and regional affairs, and jointly address global challenges such as climate change. Both parties agree to find a suitable solution to the issue of Fukushima nuclear contaminated water discharge through constructive negotiations.

Both sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues of common concern.

Cai Qi, Wang Yi, and others attended the meeting.