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Chinese leaders make shining success of foreign visits
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2009-02-23 19:43 Meanwhile, the leaders of China and the United States have engaged in frequent communication recently, creating fine conditions for the development of mutual ties.
On January 30, Chinese President Hu held a telephone conversation on bilateral ties with his US counterpart Barack Obama, with both sides expressing the willingness to further the relationship. Hu said China is ready to strengthen dialogue, promote mutual trust and expand cooperation with the United States in a bid to confront various global challenges together and push forward a stable development of the China-US relationship. He said the core interest of either country should be respected and taken into consideration by the other. Describing China-US ties as the most important bilateral relation for either side, Obama said enhancing constructive dialogue and cooperation is in the interest of not only the two countries themselves, but the world at large. The US side expects to engage in closer cooperation with China on major international and regional issues, he said, adding the US government is willing to join hands with China in developing a more active and constructive bilateral relationship. The new US Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton, visited China from February 20 to 22. During his talks with Clinton, Chinese President Hu said China and the United States, as major influential nations, share broad common interests and bear significant responsibilities on important issues concerning peace and development of the world. He said China has always treated China-US relations from a strategic height and a long-term perspective and is ready to strengthen consultation and coordination with Washington on major international and regional issues. Clinton said the China-US relationship has entered a new era of positive cooperation since the two sides share broad common interests on a host of fields and global issues, adding that the United States is willing to further enhance cooperation with China in various fields. Chinese Premier Wen also met with Clinton. The premier said that in the face of the complicated and ever-shifting international political and economic situation, China and the United States should not only "cross the river in a common boat," but also "progress together hand in hand." Wen said since the two countries established diplomatic links three decades ago, history has proved that cooperation and common prosperity remain the sole correct route for the development of bilateral relations. For her part, Clinton said the Obama administration is ready to tackle the financial crisis and oppose trade protectionism, adding the United States wishes to work together with China in coping with various challenges including the issue of development.
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