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MA XUEJING / CHINA DAILY Whether China and the US can act on the San Francisco Vision is a test for the political wisdom of both sides President Xi Jinping spoke with United States President Joe Biden on the phone on April 2,during which the two presidents had a candid and in-depth exchange of views on China-US relations and issues of mutual interest. Biden once again emphasized during the call that the US-China relationship is the most consequential bilateral relationship in the world, saying that the progress made in bilateral relations since the two leaders' meeting in San Francisco demonstrates that both sides can actively advance cooperation while responsibly managing differences.President Xi stressed that the issue of strategic perception is fundamental to the China-US relationship, like doing the first button of a shirt that must be done right. However, with the US presidential election approaching, it is inevitable that the Biden administration might adopt varying degrees of its strategic containment of China. China must handle complex incidents including "gray rhino" events prudently in its long-term engagement with the US.During his telephone conversation with President Biden on April 2, President Xi once again candidly made clear China's approach to managing relations with the US, and he underlined the three overarching principles that should guide China-US relations in 2024.
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