Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo (4th L, front) poses for photos with visiting former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger (3rd R, front) in Beijing, capital of China, Oct. 11, 2009. (Xinhua/Zhang Duo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Oct. 11 (Xinhua) -- Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo met here Sunday with former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger.

    They discussed Sino-U.S. relations as well as issues of common concern at the Diaoyutai State Guest House in Beijing.

    Kissinger, who paved way for the establishment of China-U.S. diplomatic relations in the 1970s, was here for a bi-track dialogue with Chinese diplomats and researchers.