Mutual respect the foundation of new model China-US relations: FM

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said on Saturday that mutual respect is the foundation if the new model of major-country relationship between China and the US is a building.

"When the two sides truly respect each other's sovereignty, territorial integrity, social system, development path, core interests and major concerns, the foundation would be a solid one that can withstand storms, and truly grow into an edifice of win-win cooperation," Wang told a press conference on the sidelines of the annual session of the country's national legislature.

Wang said the biggest highlight of China-US relations last year is the meeting between President Xi Jinping and President Barack Obama at the Annenberg Retreat, during which the two sides reached the consensus of building a new model of major-country relationship.

At the heart of the new model of major-country relationship is no conflict, no confrontation, mutual respect and win-win cooperation, Wang reiterated.

"This is a positive strategic outlook the two countries showed to the world, and a solemn commitment made to the international community," Wang added.

He said China is ready to work with the US to uphold peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.

"In our view, the Asia-Pacific region should be the testing ground of our commitment to build a new model of relations, rather than a competitive arena," he added.