Highlights of Craig Allen's speech at Vision China

Craig Allen, president of the US-China Business Council, recalled the history of China-US business relations during a Vision China event in New York on Tuesday.

Talking about the current trade tensions between China and the US, Allen said he hoped the leaders of the two countries will be inspired by the friendship, cooperation and mutual benefit that has characterized the bilateral relationship in the past.

"We have a glorious history. We have a mutual responsibility to ensure that the success of the past continues into the future," he said.

The forum, "China-US Relations: 40 Years & Beyond", hosted by China Daily and Bank of China, featured commentary by experts involved in Sino-American relations.