Xi Tells Gates China Is Willing to Engage in Tech Cooperation

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Bill Gates shakes hands with Xi Jinping in Beijing on June 16.Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the People's Republic of China
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President Xi Jinping said China is willing to work with the world on technology innovation and global challenges including pandemic prevention during a meeting with American billionaire Bill Gates.

“You are the first American friend I’ve met in Beijing this year,” Xi told the Microsoft Corp. co-founder on Friday, according to state broadcaster China Central Television.