(16 Dec 2024)
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Beijing, China – 16 December 2024
1. Wide of Chinese foreign ministry briefing
2. Wide of reporters
3. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"The representatives of the United States and Chinese governments on 13 December, 2024, signed a protocol in Beijing to amend and extend the science and technology agreement between the two countries, which will extend the agreement between the United States and China on cooperation in science and technology for five years from 27 August, 2024. The essence of China-US science and technology cooperation is mutually beneficial and win-win."
4. Mid of reporter
5. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"The renewal of the agreement between the U.S. and China on cooperation in science and technology is an important measure to implement the consensus reached by the two leaders at their meeting. It’s in the interests of both peoples and meets the expectation of the international community. It will not only promote the development of science, technology, economy, and society in both countries, but also help both sides address the global challenges and improve the well-being of people all over the world. We hope that the U.S. side will work constructively with China to implement the agreement so that the outcomes of US-China science and technology cooperation truly benefit both sides and the world."
6. Wide of reporters
7. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"There is no such thing as a "Defense Ministry” in Taiwan. China firmly opposes any form of military contact between the US and Taiwan. Our position on U.S. weapon sales to Taiwan has been consistent and clear. We urge the U.S. to abide by the One China principle and the China-U.S. Three Joint Communiques, especially the provisions in the Three Communiques that stop arming Taiwan and stop supporting or encouraging Taiwan separatist forces seeking to achieve independence through force."
8. Mid of reporter
9. SOUNDBITE (Mandarin) Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry:
"Recently, the leaders of China and India met in Kazan and reached important consensus on utilizing the special representative mechanism for border issue. Both sides are in close communication on holding another special representative talks. If there are further updates, we will release them in timely manner."
10. Mid of reporter
11. Wide of briefing, with Jian leaving
STORYLINE:
Chinese foreign ministry said the renewal of a science and technology agreement between China and the United States is mutually beneficial.
The agreement signed Friday in Beijing after many months of negotiations has a narrower scope and additional safeguards to minimize the risk to national security, reflecting their growing rivalry for technological dominance.
The State Department said it covers only basic research and does not facilitate the development of critical and emerging technologies, including technologies related to artificial intelligence and quantum computing.
"We hope that the U.S. side will work constructively with China to implement the agreement so that the outcomes of US-China science and technology cooperation truly benefit both sides and the world," said Lin Jian, spokesperson of Chinese Foreign Ministry.
Washington had come to view the agreement as failing to reflect the shift in U.S.-China relations and China’s emergence as a heavyweight in the field.
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