According to the WeChat official account "CPC International Department Press Office", on June 10 local time, Liu Jianchao, Minister of the International Department of the Central Committee of the CPC, met with Tony Blair, former leader of the British Labour Party and former Prime Minister, in London.
Liu Jianchao expressed appreciation for Blair's contributions to the development of Sino-British relations over a long period. He stated that China and the UK both possess long histories and brilliant cultures, with deeply intertwined interests and solid cooperative foundations. They should become strong partners. Last year, President Xi Jinping and Prime Minister Truss held telephone conversations and meetings, reaching important consensuses that pointed out the direction for the future development of bilateral relations. The Chinese side is willing to work together with the British side to strengthen high-level exchanges, deepen cooperation in economic and trade, investment, science and technology, clean energy, education, and other fields, and expand cultural exchanges, especially those involving young people. In the face of an increasingly unstable and uncertain international situation, as permanent members of the UN Security Council, China and the UK should demonstrate responsibility and commitment, enhance multilateral communication and coordination, jointly maintain world peace and stability, and promote common development. The Communist Party of China is willing to work together with all political parties in the UK, including the Labour Party, to make good use of the Sino-British party dialogue mechanism, strengthen political dialogue, and enhance mutual understanding and comprehension.
Blair said that since the Labour Party came back into power last year, Sino-British relations have shown signs of improvement, and he remains optimistic about the future of these relations. Both sides should seize this momentum to advance practical cooperation in economic and trade, investment, and other areas. Given the current turbulent and complex international situation, the UK and China should strengthen multilateral collaboration and jointly address challenges such as climate change and major infectious diseases. Significant progress has been made in China's artificial intelligence sector, drawing global attention. We should consider how to promote technological applications to assist the development of various countries. The UK and China can strengthen cooperation in this field.
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