2020年CRI Xi, Abe reach consensus on bilateral and multilateral issues

 

The leaders of China and Japan have discussed both bilateral¹ and global issues as part of a sit-down in Osaka ahead of the G20 Summit.

This is Xi Jinping's first visit to Japan since he became Chinese President in 2013.

Speaking highly of the development of China-Japan relations, Xi Jinping has suggested both sides are facing a new era.

"This year marks the 70th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic while Japan has entered a new era. Bilateral relations stand at a new starting point in history. I'm willing to work with Prime Minister to enhance the strategic guidance in the building of a Sino-Japanese relationship that can meet the requirements of the new era."

Xi Jinping has also used the meeting to call on both sides to adhere to the political documents that define their relations, build political consensus² and enhance mutual³ trust.

He has also suggested more can be done to deepen cooperation in trade, innovation, third-party market cooperation, as well as the integration⁴ of the regional economy.

He also says that China will continue to welcome Japan's participation⁵ in the Belt and Road Initiative, even though Tokyo has so-far shied away from direct involvement in the BRI.

Xi Jinping says he hopes the G20 summit will also press home the need for a more stable global trading environment.

"This year's G20 Summit, taking place amid the rising complexity⁶ of the global economy, is of great importance and draws massive attention. It's expected to build consensus and give a clear signal for safeguarding multilateralism and free trade, injecting positive expectation and momentum⁷ into the economic growth of the world."

Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe have also discussed issues connected to the East China Sea and the Korean Peninsula.

Abe has used the meeting to issue a formal invitation for Xi Jinping to pay a state visit to Japan next spring, which the Chinese leader says he will principally accept.

Wu Jianghao with the Chinese Foreign Affairs Ministry's Asian Affairs Department says the meeting between Xi Jinping and Shinzo Abe represents a positive signal for closer ties in the future.

"The two leaders had a long meeting and reached important consensus. The Sino-Japanese relationship has a complicated side and there are still divergences⁸ between the two countries. Both leaders agreed that China and Japan should focus on consensus while managing differences."

1 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。

2 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

3 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。

4 integration   

n.一体化，联合，结合

参考例句：

• We are working to bring about closer political integration in the EU.我们正在努力实现欧盟內部更加紧密的政治一体化。
• This was the greatest event in the annals of European integration.这是欧洲统一史上最重大的事件。

5 participation   

n.参与，参加，分享

参考例句：

• Some of the magic tricks called for audience participation.有些魔术要求有观众的参与。
• The scheme aims to encourage increased participation in sporting activities.这个方案旨在鼓励大众更多地参与体育活动。

6 complexity   

n.复杂(性)，复杂的事物

参考例句：

• Only now did he understand the full complexity of the problem.直到现在他才明白这一问题的全部复杂性。
• The complexity of the road map puzzled me.错综复杂的公路图把我搞糊涂了。

7 momentum   

n.动力，冲力，势头；动量

参考例句：

• We exploit the energy and momentum conservation laws in this way.我们就是这样利用能量和动量守恒定律的。
• The law of momentum conservation could supplant Newton's third law.动量守恒定律可以取代牛顿第三定律。

8 divergences   

n.分叉( divergence的名词复数 )；分歧；背离；离题

参考例句：

• This overall figure conceals wide divergences between the main industrial countries. 这项综合数据掩盖了主要工业国家间的巨大分歧。 来自辞典例句
• Inform Production Planner of any divergences from production plan. 生产计划有任何差异通知生产计划员。 来自互联网