China-US dialogue reaps benefits

Range of deals signed to expand economic, strategic partnership

WASHINGTON - China and the United States announced a range of agreements on Tuesday aimed at expanding strategic and economic cooperation after two days of high-level meetings.

The world's two largest economies pledged to address each other's concerns and made progress in areas ranging from easing high-tech exports to China to increasing sales opportunities for US companies, according to a joint news briefing at the conclusion of the annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue.