The
President met yesterday with Chinese President Xi Jinping. The two
leaders committed to continue narrowing differences and expanding
practical cooperation on regional
and global challenges. Both leaders agreed to sign the Paris climate
agreement on April 22,
to join the agreement as soon as possible this year, and to work
together and with other parties to bring the Paris Agreement into force
as early as possible. The
leaders also agreed to galvanize global action to phase down HFCs under
the Montreal Protocol and to work to secure an accord on a global
market-based measure for addressing greenhouse gas emissions from
international aviation.
The
President commended our strengthening bilateral cooperation on nuclear
security issues, including the establishment of China’s nuclear security
Center of Excellence
and its commitment to reactor conversions. Both leaders committed to
advance cooperation on development and public health initiatives, and to
strengthen coordination in addressing the shared threat presented by
North Korea’s pursuit of nuclear weapons and
ballistic missile systems. Both leaders affirmed their commitment to
achieving the denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula and the full
implementation of UN Security Council Resolution 2270.
The
President reiterated America’s unwavering support for upholding human
rights and fundamental freedoms in China. On cyber issues, both leaders
reaffirmed the cyber commitments
announced during President Xi's September 2015 State Visit and agreed
to ensure their full implementation. The President reiterated that we
will continue to monitor whether Chinese actions demonstrate their
adherence to the commitments. The President further
emphasized the importance of establishing a level playing field for all
firms to compete fairly in China. The President urged China to address
differences with its neighbors on maritime issues peacefully and in
accordance with international law and emphasized
the United States global interest in upholding freedom of navigation
and overflight.
Source: The White House, Office of the Press Secretary
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