U.S. Ambassador to China Terry Branstad (L) speaks to the media at his residence in Beijing, capital of China, June 28, 2017. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)
BEIJING, June 28 (Xinhua) -- The new U.S Ambassador to China Terry Branstad on Wednesday pledged to work with the Chinese side for the benefit of people of both countries as well as the rest of the world.
"We recognize it is an important relationship between the two greatest economic powers in the world," Branstad told reporters one day after his arrival in Beijing.
Branstad said the two sides need to work together to deal with some pressing issues, such as the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula.
The ambassador also hopes to expand trade "that will continue to increase economic opportunities for the people of China, as well as the people of the U.S."
Branstad said he looks forward to more trade of agricultural produce between the two countries.
Branstad and his family arrived in Beijing Tuesday morning.
"During the time that I'm ambassador, it's my goal to get to every province in China and to meet people from all of this great country," he said.
As President Trump is scheduled for a state visit to China later this year, Branstad said he wants to play an important role in helping to make arrangements.
"We're looking forward to being an important emissary working between President Xi and President Trump. I think their first meeting in Mar-a-Lago went over very well," said the ambassador.
