China, U.S. to seek new consensus at high-profile dialogue
BEIJING, May 20 (Xinhua) -- As the curtain is about to rise on the upcoming second round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED), to be held in Beijing on May 24-25, the world's attention will again focus on the Chinese capital.
Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai said Thursday that in order to achieve positive results from the dialogue, China will strengthen communications, enhance mutual trust and deepen cooperation with the United States.Full story
Dialogue for reforms
BEIJING, May 24 -- The Second China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) starting May 24 in Beijing comes at a time when the international community is reviewing premature optimism regarding a global recovery.
If the first round of the S&ED last July was chiefly about coordinating bilateral and international efforts to arrest the global recession in the wake of the financial crisis, the current one provides a unique opportunity to talk about reforms vital to both sides as well as the international community.Full story
Dialogue to cooperation
BEIJING, May 22 -- The second round of the Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED) between China and the United States that begins on Monday is expected to be different from the first that was held in Washington in July last year.
While the first S&ED was held to push forward all-round cooperation at a time when bilateral ties were progressing smoothly, the second's aim is to repair and stabilize bilateral ties that have been marked by tension as well as compromise.Full story
Full text: The First U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue Economic Track Joint Fact Sheet
