Chinese President Jiang Zemin and US President George W. Bush
talked over the phone on Monday night as arranged earlier.
President Bush thanked the Chinese government for its strong
statement against global terrorist networks. He said that the
international community should stand united to fight the threat of
terrorism.
Bush said that he looks forward to meeting with Jiang during the
up-coming APEC meetings in Shanghai to exchange views on a wide
range of topics, so as to promote cooperation between the two
countries.
President Jiang thanked Bush for the call. He reiterated that the
Chinese government has always been opposed to all types of
terrorism. China backs related resolutions passed respectively by
the General Assembly and the Security Council of the United Nations
and supports anti-terrorism activities.
Jiang noted that President Bush has for many times said that
related military actions are aimed at specific targets of terrorist
activities only and not against the Afghan people and Muslim, and
measures will be taken to avoid injuring the innocent. The Chinese
side believes that adhering to the above-mentioned principles is
very important for effectively fighting terrorism.
Jiang stressed that China and the US, both having major influence
in the world, shoulder common responsibility for protecting peace
and stability in the Asia-Pacific region and the world. He said
that the Chinese side is willing to work together with the US side
to reinforce exchanges and cooperation, and make efforts to protect
the world's peace, stability and development.
(China
Daily 10/08/2001)