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According to Xinhua News Agency, the State Council Information Office released the white paper "China's Position on Sino-US Economic and Trade Consultations" on the 2nd, which aims to comprehensively introduce the basic situation of Sino-US economic and trade consultations and clarify China's policy position on Sino-US economic and trade consultations.

This is the second time that China has issued a white paper on Sino-US economic and trade issues following the release of the white paper "Facts on Sino-US Economic and Trade Frictions and China's Position" in September last year. The full text of the white paper is about 8300 words. In addition to the preface and concluding remarks, it consists of three parts. They are that the United States provokes economic and trade frictions with China to harm the interests of the two countries and the world. The United States has roughed back and refused to be honest in the Sino US economic and trade consultations. China has always adhered to the negotiation position of equality, mutual benefit and integrity.

The white paper said that Sino US economic and trade relations are the "ballast stone" and "propeller" of bilateral relations, which have a bearing on the fundamental interests of the two peoples and the prosperity and stability of the world.

The white paper pointed out that since the new US government took office in 2017, it has threatened to impose tariffs and other means, frequently provoking economic and trade frictions with major trading partners. Since March 2018, in response to the Sino-US economic and trade frictions unilaterally initiated by the US government, China has had to take effective measures to resolutely defend the interests of the country and the people. At the same time, China has always adhered to the basic position of resolving disputes through dialogue and consultation, and has conducted multiple rounds of economic and trade consultations with the United States in an effort to stabilize bilateral economic and trade relations.

The white paper pointed out that the recent announcement by the United States to increase tariffs on China is not conducive to resolving bilateral economic and trade issues. China strongly opposes this and has to respond to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests.

The white paper stresses that China's attitude is consistent and clear. Cooperation between China and the United States will benefit both sides, while fighting will hurt both sides. Cooperation is the only correct choice for both sides. Regarding the economic and trade differences and frictions between the two countries, China is willing to adopt a cooperative approach to resolve them and promote a mutually beneficial and win-win agreement. However, cooperation is principled, consultations have a bottom line, and China will never give in on major issues of principle. Regarding the trade war, China is unwilling to fight, is not afraid to fight, and has to fight when necessary. This attitude has not changed.

· White Paper in Focus ·

China will never give in on issues of principle

The white paper "China's Position on China-US Economic and Trade Consultations" stated that during the consultations, the sovereignty and dignity of a country must be respected, and the agreements reached by the two sides should be equal and mutually beneficial. China will never yield to major issues of principle.

The white paper said that both China and the United States should see and recognize the differences and stages of national development, and respect each other's development path and basic system. We can not expect to solve all the problems through one agreement, but also need to ensure that the agreement meets the needs of both sides and achieves the balance of the agreement.

The white paper pointed out that the recent announcement by the United States to increase tariffs on China is not conducive to resolving bilateral economic and trade issues. China strongly opposes this and has to respond to safeguard its legitimate rights and interests. China's position and attitude are consistent and clear. China hopes to solve the problem through dialogue instead of tariff measures.

The white paper said that for the interests of the Chinese people, the interests of the American people, and the interests of the people of the world, China will treat it rationally, but China will not fear any pressure and is ready to meet any challenges. Talk, the door is open; fight, accompany to the end.

The white paper says that no matter how the situation develops and changes, China insists on doing its own thing well. Developing and strengthening ourselves through reform and opening up is the fundamental way to deal with economic and trade frictions. China will continue to deepen reform and opening up, and China's door will not be closed, but will only open wider and wider.

The white paper points out that cooperation is the only correct choice for China and the United States, and win-win results can lead to a better future. In the general direction of Sino-US economic and trade consultations, China is not looking backward, but forward. The differences and frictions between the two sides in the economic and trade field ultimately need to be resolved through dialogue and consultation.

The white paper said that a mutually beneficial and win-win agreement between China and the United States is in the interests of China and the United States and conforms to the expectations of all countries in the world. It is hoped that the United States and China will meet each other in the same direction, in the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, manage economic and trade differences, strengthen economic and trade cooperation, and jointly promote Sino-US relations based on coordination, cooperation, and stability, and enhance the well-being of the people of the two countries and the world.

Sino-US economic and trade consultations have been seriously frustrated, and the responsibility lies entirely with the US government.

The white paper "China's Position on China-US Economic and Trade Consultations" pointed out that China-US economic and trade consultations have been seriously frustrated, and the responsibility lies entirely with the US government.

The white paper said that after the United States provoked economic and trade frictions, China had to take countermeasures, and the trade and investment relations between the two countries were affected. Proceeding from the needs of the well-being of the two peoples and the needs of their respective economic development, both sides believe that it is necessary to sit down and negotiate and resolve issues through consultations. Since the launch of the economic and trade consultations in February 2018, great progress has been made. The two countries have reached a consensus on most of the content, but the consultations have also experienced several twists and turns. Honesty.

The white paper pointed out that after the United States raised the new tariff threat, the international community was generally worried that China might cancel its plan to go to the United States for consultations, and was concerned about the future of Sino-US economic and trade consultations. Proceeding from the overall situation of maintaining Sino-US economic and trade relations, China maintains a rational and restrained attitude. In accordance with the previous agreement between the two sides, it will send a high-level delegation to the United States for the eleventh round of economic and trade consultations from May 9 to 10, 2019, demonstrating the United States The greatest sincerity and responsible attitude in resolving economic and trade differences through dialogue.

The white paper said that China and the United States had frank and constructive exchanges and agreed to work hard to manage differences and continue to advance consultations. China expressed strong opposition to the unilateral tariff increase by the United States, clarified its solemn position, and stated that it would have to take necessary measures to fight back. China once again emphasizes that economic and trade agreements must be equal and mutually beneficial, and will never make concessions on major issues of principle involving China's core interests. The premise for the two parties to reach an agreement is that the United States will cancel all tariffs, and the procurement must be in line with reality, while ensuring that the text of the agreement is balanced and in line with the common interests of both parties.

The white paper points out that the US government's accusation of China's "backtracking" in the consultations is completely nonsense. While the consultations between the two sides are still in progress, it is the usual practice in trade negotiations to propose amendments and make adjustments to the text and related expressions. The U.S. government has continuously adjusted relevant demands in the past ten rounds of negotiations and arbitrarily accused China. "Backward" is irresponsible. Historical experience has proved that trying to reach an agreement by means of throwing dirty water, dismantling, and extreme pressure will only destroy the cooperative relationship between the two parties and miss historical opportunities.

China has always adhered to the consultation position of equality, mutual benefit and good faith.

The white paper "China's Position on China-US Economic and Trade Consultations" stated that China and the United States should uphold the spirit of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and in good faith, resolve problems through consultations, narrow differences, expand common interests, and jointly maintain global economic stability and development.

The white paper stated that the Chinese government has always believed that the threat of a trade war and the continuous imposition of tariffs are not conducive to the resolution of economic and trade issues. As the two largest economies and trading powers in the world, it is normal for China and the United States to have some differences in economic and trade cooperation. The key is how to enhance mutual trust, promote cooperation, and manage differences.

The white paper said that during the consultation process, China has always adhered to the principles of mutual respect, equality and mutual benefit, and is committed to promoting the conclusion of an agreement acceptable to both sides. Mutual respect means respecting each other's social system, economic system, development path and rights, respecting each other's core interests and major concerns, not challenging the "bottom line", not crossing the "red line", not at the expense of one party's right to development, let alone damage the sovereignty of a country. Equality and mutual benefit means that the status of the consultations between the two parties is equal, the results of the consultations are mutually beneficial, and the final agreement reached is a win-win situation. Such negotiations will not succeed if one party forces the other to negotiate, or if the outcome of the negotiations is only for the benefit of one party.

The white paper points out that the Chinese government believes that economic and trade consultations are an effective way to find a solution to the problem. Only when all parties hold a goodwill attitude and fully understand each other's position in the consultation process can we create good conditions for the success of the consultation. Otherwise, it will not form the basis for a long-term effective agreement, and it will be difficult to reach a sustainable and enforceable agreement.

the white paper says that good faith is the basis for consultation. The Chinese Government has always held consultations with the United States Government in good faith and with great sincerity. China attaches great importance to the concerns of the United States and strives to find effective ways and means to resolve the differences between the two sides. The 11 rounds of high-level economic and trade consultations held by the two sides have made significant progress. The results of these consultations are not only in the interests of China, but also in the interests of the United States. They are the result of the joint efforts of both sides. During the consultations, China emphasized credibility and commitment, and has repeatedly emphasized that if the two sides reach an agreement, China will earnestly and earnestly implement the commitments it has made.

There is no basis for accusing China of "theft" of intellectual property rights and forced technology transfer.

According to the white paper "China's position on Sino US economic and trade consultations", history and facts have fully proved that China's achievements in scientific and technological innovation are not stolen or robbed, but through self-reliance and hard work. It is totally out of nothing and extremely absurd to accuse China of "stealing" intellectual property rights for its development.

The white paper pointed out that the United States ignored China's unremitting efforts and great achievements in strengthening intellectual property protection and improving the business environment for foreign investors over the years, and made many unobjective negative evaluations of China, and adopted economic and trade restrictions such as imposing tariffs and restricting investment. Measures to provoke Sino-US economic and trade frictions.

The white paper said that China attaches great importance to the protection of intellectual property rights and has established an intellectual property legal system that conforms to internationally accepted rules and adapts to China's national conditions; it attaches importance to the leading role of judicial protection of intellectual property rights and has achieved remarkable results. The awareness of intellectual property protection of the Chinese people and enterprises has increased significantly, the payment of intellectual property royalties to foreign countries has increased significantly, and the number of intellectual property applications and registrations has increased rapidly. The effectiveness of China's intellectual property protection has been widely recognized internationally.

The white paper also quotes the views of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and magazines. According to the 2018 China Business Environment Survey report of the American Chamber of Commerce in China, among the main challenges of its member enterprises operating in China, intellectual property infringement has been reduced from the fifth place in 2011 to the 12th place in 2018. The diplomat magazine article pointed out that China will become a global leader in intellectual property rights. Many of the concerns raised by foreign companies doing business in China have been addressed through judicial reform and strengthened enforcement mechanisms.

According to the white paper, at present, China's main innovation indicators have entered the forefront of the world, and its international influence has increased significantly. In 2017, the R & D investment of the whole society reached 1.76 trillion billion yuan, ranking second in the world; the number of invention patent applications reached 1.382 million, ranking first in the world for 7 consecutive years; 327000 invention patents were authorized, an increase of 8.2 percent over the same period last year, and the number of effective invention patents ranked third in the world.

The white paper emphasizes that China has always carried out international technical cooperation with mutual benefit and win-win as the basic value orientation. China encourages and respects voluntary technical cooperation between Chinese and foreign enterprises in accordance with market principles, resolutely opposes forced technology transfer, and severely cracks down on illegal and criminal acts that infringe intellectual property rights. Accusing China of forced technology transfer has no factual basis and is totally untenable.