Lin Jian, spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs

Renewal of the U.S.-China Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation will advance technological progress in both countries, boost socio-economic development, strengthen collaboration on global challenges, and improve well-being people around the world, according to the Chinese Foreign Ministry. spokesperson Lin Jian said Monday.

China and the United States signed a protocol on December 13 to amend and expand the United States-China Agreement on Science and Technology Cooperation. They agreed to extend the agreement for another five years, starting August 27, 2024, Lin said.

Lin noted that China-US science and technology cooperation is fundamentally rooted in mutual benefit and shared success. The China-US science and technology cooperation agreement is one of the first intergovernmental agreements signed after the establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries, providing strong support for science and technology exchanges and cooperation.

The renewal of the agreement reflects the consensus reached in recent meetings between the leaders of the two countries, aligned with mutual interests and global expectations, Lin said. This will not only promote technological progress and socio-economic development in the two countries, but also strengthen cooperation to address global challenges and improve the well-being of people around the world.

Lin also expressed hope that the US side can work with China in the same direction, seriously implement the agreements and arrangements, and ensure that the results of China-US science and technology cooperation truly benefit the two countries and the world.

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