2019年CRI Xi, Trump agree to restart trade consultations

 

China's President Xi Jinping and his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump¹ agreed to restart trade talks during a meeting the two leaders held on Saturday, in which the United States agree to hold off on introducing new tariffs² on imports from China.

The two leaders met on the sidelines of the Group of 20 summit in Japan.

At the meeting on Saturday morning in the Japanese city of Osaka, President Xi Jinping and President Donald Trump agreed to restart the economic and trade consultations³ between China and the United States.

They agreed that the talks should proceed on the basis of equality and mutual⁴ respect.

At the beginning of their meeting, President Xi recalled the historic moment 40 years ago when China and the United States normalized their diplomatic relationship.

"I'm very happy to meet you here in Osaka, Mr. President. 48 years ago in 1971, in a place called Nagoya, just 100 kilometers from here, Chinese and American ping-pong players participating in the 31st World Table Tennis Championships had friendly interactions with each other. That marked the beginning of what we call Ping-Pong Diplomacy⁵. 8 years later, in 1979, our two countries established diplomatic relations."

President Xi said that the interests of the two countries are tightly integrated, and that they should avoid falling into conflict, as the history of their relationship has shown that cooperation is better than confrontation⁶.

"China and the United States both benefit from cooperation, and lose from confrontation. Cooperation and dialogue are better than friction⁷ and confrontation. Recently, Mr. President, you and I have stayed in close contact through phone calls and exchanges of letters. Today, I'm prepared to exchange my views with you on the fundamental issues concerning the growth of relations between China and the United States, in order to set the future direction of our relationship and to advance the relationship based on coordination⁸, cooperation, and stability."

Xi Jinping said China is sincere in its desire to continuing the trade talks and manage its differences with the United States, but that the negotiations⁹ need to be based on the principles of equality and mutual respect, and must address each other's legitimate¹⁰ concerns.

On the other side of the table, President Trump said that he harbors no hostility¹¹ towards China and hopes that the two countries can enjoy a better relationship.

He said that the United States will not add new tariffs on imports from China, and said that it would be "historic" if the two countries could make a deal.

He said he hopes to properly settle the trade imbalance between the two countries, and that China can increase the imports from the United States.

During the meeting, the US president recalled his trip to China two year ago.

"Thank you very much, Mr. President. We have had a lot of time together and we become friends. My trip to Beijing with my family was one of the most incredible of my life. I've seen the culture rarely would you see. "

Trump also said he always welcomes Chinese students to study in the United States.

In their meeting, Xi Jinping expounded¹² on the principles and position of the Chinese government on the Taiwan question.

Trump said that the United States continues to pursue the one-China policy, and that he takes China's concern about the Taiwan question seriously.

Saturday's meeting between the two leaders was closely watched, with many people hoping that it would lead to an easing of the trade tensions between the world's two biggest economies.

The dispute has already cost companies in both countries billions of dollars, disrupted global manufacturing and supply lines, and roiled¹³ global markets.

1 trump   

n.王牌，法宝；v.打出王牌，吹喇叭

参考例句：

• He was never able to trump up the courage to have a showdown.他始终鼓不起勇气摊牌。
• The coach saved his star player for a trump card.教练保留他的明星选手，作为他的王牌。

2 tariffs   

关税制度； 关税( tariff的名词复数 )； 关税表； （旅馆或饭店等的）收费表； 量刑标准

参考例句：

• British industry was sheltered from foreign competition by protective tariffs. 保护性关税使英国工业免受国际竞争影响。
• The new tariffs have put a stranglehold on trade. 新的关税制对开展贸易极为不利。

3 consultations   

n.磋商（会议）( consultation的名词复数 )；商讨会；协商会；查找

参考例句：

• Consultations can be arranged at other times by appointment. 磋商可以通过预约安排在其他时间。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》
• Consultations are under way. 正在进行磋商。 来自《现代汉英综合大词典》

4 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

5 diplomacy   

n.外交；外交手腕，交际手腕

参考例句：

• The talks have now gone into a stage of quiet diplomacy.会谈现在已经进入了“温和外交”阶段。
• This was done through the skill in diplomacy. 这是通过外交手腕才做到的。

6 confrontation   

n.对抗，对峙，冲突

参考例句：

• We can't risk another confrontation with the union.我们不能冒再次同工会对抗的危险。
• After years of confrontation,they finally have achieved a modus vivendi.在对抗很长时间后，他们最后达成安宁生存的非正式协议。

7 friction   

n.摩擦，摩擦力

参考例句：

• When Joan returned to work,the friction between them increased.琼回来工作后，他们之间的摩擦加剧了。
• Friction acts on moving bodies and brings them to a stop.摩擦力作用于运动着的物体，并使其停止。

8 coordination   

n.协调，协作

参考例句：

• Gymnastics is a sport that requires a considerable level of coordination.体操是一项需要高协调性的运动。
• The perfect coordination of the dancers and singers added a rhythmic charm to the performance.舞蹈演员和歌手们配合得很好，使演出更具魅力。

9 negotiations   

协商( negotiation的名词复数 )； 谈判； 完成（难事）； 通过

参考例句：

• negotiations for a durable peace 为持久和平而进行的谈判
• Negotiations have failed to establish any middle ground. 谈判未能达成任何妥协。

10 legitimate   

adj.合法的，合理的，合乎逻辑的；v.使合法

参考例句：

• Sickness is a legitimate reason for asking for leave.生病是请假的一个正当的理由。
• That's a perfectly legitimate fear.怀有这种恐惧完全在情理之中。

11 hostility   

n.敌对，敌意；抵制［pl.］交战，战争

参考例句：

• There is open hostility between the two leaders.两位领导人表现出公开的敌意。
• His hostility to your plan is well known.他对你的计划所持的敌意是众所周知的。

12 expounded   

论述，详细讲解( expound的过去式和过去分词 )

参考例句：

• He expounded his views on the subject to me at great length. 他详细地向我阐述了他在这个问题上的观点。
• He warmed up as he expounded his views. 他在阐明自己的意见时激动起来了。

13 roiled   

v.搅混（液体）( roil的过去式和过去分词 )；使烦恼；使不安；使生气

参考例句：

• American society is being roiled by the controversy over homosexual marriage. 当今美国社会正被有关同性恋婚姻的争论搞得不得安宁。 来自互联网
• In the past few months, instability has roiled Tibet and Tibetan-inhabited areas. 在过去的几个月里，西藏和藏人居住区不稳定。 来自互联网