Second Round of China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue
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| Chinese President Hu Jintao's special representative, Vice Premier Wang Qishan addresses the opening of the second round of China-U.S. strategic and economic dialogue at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, May 24, 2010. (Xinhua/Rao Aimin) |
BEIJING, May 24 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States held the second round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogues (SE&D) Monday in Beijing to discuss key issues including trade, investment, global economy recovery, and climate change.
Addressing the opening ceremony, Chinese President Hu Jintao reaffirmed the importance of developing China-U.S. relations. He said sound bilateral ties contribute to peace, stability and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region and the world.
Hu called on the two sides to maintain close communication at the top and other levels and to develop a pattern of mutually-beneficial and win-win cooperation.
He also called for deepened mutual understanding and friendship between the two peoples and enhanced coordination on key regional and global issues.
The Chinese president expressed the hope both sides will respect the right of each and every country to independently choose its own development path.
