Premier: Regression in Sino-U.S. relations not in line with historical tide _English

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao holds an online chat with netizens jointly hosted by the central government website and Xinhua website in Beijing, China, Feb. 28, 2009. (Xinhua/Yao Dawei)
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BEIJING, Feb. 28 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said on Saturday that any regression in the relations between China and the United States was "not in line with the historical tide".

Wen made the statement while chatting with netizens at the central government website (http://english.gov.cn) and the Xinhua News Agency website (http://www.chinaview.cn).

He said it has been proved by 30 years of Sino-U.S. relations that both will benefit from cooperation and both will be hurt by bitter fights.

He said after repeated trials and errors, China and the United States finally found the only correct road, which is mutual respect, equality and constructive cooperation, in promoting bilateral relations.