China, US renew pledge to boost ties, tackle crisis

WASHINGTON: China and the US have reaffirmed their determination to further promote bilateral ties and strengthen cooperation to tackle the financial crisis and other global challenges.

Their pledge was made at the sixth China-US Strategic Dialogue, co-chaired by State Councilor Dai Bingguo and US Deputy Secretary of State John Negroponte, in the US capital on Monday.

The dialogue has entered a crucial stage, serving as a link between the past and future, said Dai, who is on a weeklong official visit to the US.