Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai (L) shakes hands with US Trade Representative Rob Portman in London, capital of Britain, Nov. 8, 2005, after signing a memorandum of understanding on trade in textile and apparel. (Xinhua Photo)

    BEIJING, Nov. 8 (Xinhuanet) -- The Ministry of Commerce said Tuesday on its official website that the United States and China signed an agreement on textile after seven rounds of talks.

    The ministry says Chinese Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai and US Trade Representative Rob Portman signed in London the memorandum of understanding on textile and garment trade.

    The signing of the agreement will create a stable and predictable trade environment for enterprises of the two countries, it says. Enditem