BEIJING, Jan. 13 (Xinhua) -- China and the United
States are sharing more responsibilities and cooperating on a broader basis than
in 1979 when they established diplomatic ties, Chinese State Councilor Dai
Bingguo said Tuesday.
"We are living in a world where the shared interests
among countries are expanding and their interdependence is increasingly
strengthened," said Dai at a seminar to mark the 30th anniversary of diplomatic
relations.
He suggested that the two sides seize chances to
promote the sustained, healthy and steady development of bilateral relations.
The relationship had seen great achievements in the
past 30 years, though successes and setbacks went along with the development,
Dai said.
The landmark development not only served the
well-being of the two peoples, but also for peace and prosperity of the world,
which reflected the three Sino-U.S. joint communiques as the political
foundation of the Sino-U.S. relationship, he said.
Dai said the Sino-U.S. relationship would develop
healthily and stably, as long as the two sides worked together, from a strategic
and long-term perspective, to deepen cooperation, accommodate and respect each
other's concerns.
China had also seen tremendous changes since its
reform and opening up, which started in 1978.
China's future had become more closely connected to
the development of the world. A more prosperous, open and harmonious China would
adhere to the road of a peaceful development, he added.
The two-day seminar starting Monday gathered senior
diplomats, scholars and entrepreneurs from the two sides.
