Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States agreed here on Tuesday to step up bilateral constructive and cooperative relations and handle the bilateral ties "in a long-term and strategic perspective".
The agreement was reached in a meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and visiting United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. The two sides also exchanged views on international and regional issues, such as the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
Hu applauded the growth of Sino-U.S. relations in the recent years and said the bilateral cooperation and the international coordination in such fields as anti-terrorism, trade, energy and environmental protection, among others, were "effective outcomes".
He spoke positively on the strategic dialogue and strategic economic dialogue mechanism forged between the two nations, highlighting the recent development of exchange and cooperation between the two country's militaries.
"The cooperation arena keeps expanding and the strategic significance of the bilateral ties grow higher and higher."
Hu said 2008 was a highly-important year for China and the United States, proposing the two countries continue to intensify dialogue and cooperation with aim to increase mutual understanding and trust, as well as to address the bilateral issues to their key concerns.
Rice said the two nations shared a solid foundation to foster ties, expressing her appreciation to the efforts China had made to resolve international issues, such as in Darfur.
The United States hopes to see China to continue playing a constructive role in addressing international issues and remaining committed to promoting dialogue and cooperation with China in various fields, Rice said, according to a press release from the Chinese Foreign Ministry after the meeting.
Rice arrived here on Tuesday morning for a two-day visit as a guest of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao thanked the U.S. people and government for their assistance during China's recent deep freeze.
When meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice here on Tuesday afternoon, Hu extended his sincere gratitude to the United States people and President George W. Bush. Full story
Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The sound development of the U.S. economy and a steady U.S. dollar benefits the United States and the world, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here on Tuesday.
Wen, at a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said that China was ready to make concerted efforts with the United States to promote world economic growth and maintain the stability of the world financial markets. Full story
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called on joint efforts to guarantee the healthy and steady development of the Sino-U.S. relations.
"As there are now a lot of uncertain factors in the international political and economic situation, it is especially important to guarantee the healthy and steady development of China-U.S. relations," said Wen in a meeting here with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Full story
Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan(R) shakes hands with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China would like to continue deepening mutually-beneficial cooperation with the United States so as to push forward the healthy and steady growth of bilateral ties, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said here on Tuesday.
The senior adviser on foreign affairs made the remarks while meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Full story
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to resume human rights dialogue with the United States, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here on Tuesday after talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
"China is willing to keep contact with the United States in all areas ... we are willing to resume the human rights dialogue with the United States," Yang said. Full story
Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi (R) and visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet the media after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Visiting United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reiterated here Tuesday that the U.S. would adhere to the one-China policy and opposes the proposed "referendum on Taiwan's U.N. membership".
Rice made the remarks in her talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, said a press release from the Chinese Ministry, stressing that the U.S. opposes any unilateral changes across the Straits and believes that the referendum would not be constructive to any side and should not be taken. Full story
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi upon her arrival Tuesday morning. They pledged to promote the Sino-U.S. ties.
Yang said the two sides are making endeavors to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, and he is delighted to have the chance to discuss with Rice on promoting Sino-U.S. constructive relationship of cooperation and bilateral communication, coordination and cooperation on international issues. Full story
BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived here on Tuesday, starting her two-day visit to China as guest of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
During the visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and State councilor Tang Jiaxuan will meet Rice, respectively. Yang Jiechi will hold talks with her. Full story
