Steps sought to strengthen bilateral ties

Envoy: China does not bet against US, nor does it intend to displace anyone else

China does not bet against the United States, nor does it intend to displace anyone else, Beijing's top envoy in Washington told a National Day reception on Wednesday as he called for more concrete steps to further improve the bilateral relations, which is showing "positive signs" of stabilizing.

Speaking at the Chinese embassy to mark the 74th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China, Xie Feng, China's ambassador to the US, said the nation is embarking on a path of modernization, which will bring opportunities to the entire world.

"Achieving modernization for more than 1.4 billion people is an unprecedented task and requires arduous efforts," Xie said. "Our focus is to be a better self. We have no intention to challenge, outcompete or displace anyone else."