Vice Premier Wu Yi met in Washington Wednesday with US House
Speaker Nancy Pelosi and senior members of the House of
Representatives.
Wu said China-US relationship is one of the most important
bilateral relations in today's world. It has maintained a good
momentum over the past several years thanks to the joint efforts of
both sides as cooperation in a variety of areas keeps moving
forward.
It would serve the fundamental interests of the two peoples if
China and the US keep enhancing their mutual trust and cooperation,
said Wu, who is here attending the second meeting of the Strategic
Economic Dialogue that wrapped up Wednesday.
As China-US trade and economic cooperation continues moving
forward at a fast pace, it would be inevitable that trade disputes
and disagreement appear, she said. In that case, she added, the two
sides should handle them through dialogue and negotiations.
"We should take care of the other party's concerns, and bear in
mind the principle of development, equality and mutual benefit,"
said Wu.
The Chinese vice premier noted the exchange between the House of
Representatives and China's National People's Congress, saying
China hopes the US legislature would become a driving force behind
the China-US friendship.
Pelosi and the senior House members agreed that US-China
relations mean much to the two countries and the world, and that
the two countries share common interests in international security
and stability.
The two countries should seek a bright future whatever disputes
might arise, and open a broad future in the areas of economy,
culture and foreign policy, said the US House speaker and
members.
They said the two sides should increase communication in an open
and honest way for better understanding.
In addition, they wish the Beijing Olympic Games a success and
that the event would strengthen the friendship among world athletes
as well as people of different countries.
The two sides also exchanged views on China-US trade, the
protection of intellectual property rights and the issue of Darfur
in Sudan.
(Xinhua News Agency May 24, 2007)
