based on equality and mutual benefit\rbetween China and USA constitutes the most reasonable and practical international relationship.\rMy decision does not constitute a precedent.\r<.=>??@AB`\rThe defeat constitutes a major set-back for our diplomacy.\r0@CD?<EFG-.@HIJ.KL`\r10. witness...MNO pPQ?\ra time or event witnesses sth/sb in a particular situation or doing a particular thing.\rRSTUV.WXPY 8Z[\]^> @>._`ab+,cdefg>h\rijklm&no$%6pqZ[jfrWXstuv w*.hixy`\rThe rapid development in the past 20-plus years witnesses a relatively solid foundation in terms of\rmaterial wealth and technology in the western region of China\r&z@{.d| <E}~ \
<w`\rI am optimistic and hopeful that the next round of talk will witness a permanent cease-fire in the\rMiddle East.