China, US back need for healthy competition

Both sides should work with future of humanity and Earth in mind: Envoy

China and the United States can compete to do a better job in running their country, contribute more to the world and deliver more benefits to people around the globe, Beijing's top envoy in Washington said on Tuesday.

The two largest economies need to envision their relationship with the future of humanity and the Earth in mind, rise above the zero-sum mentality and move in the same direction to make the world a better place, Ambassador Xie Feng said.

He made the remarks at a reception marking the 45th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and the US, as well as the 2024 Chinese New Year.