For regional peace

The first round of China-US consultations on the Asia-Pacific region, to be held in Honolulu, Hawaii, on Saturday, will help the two countries know more about each other's strategic intentions in the region, reduce misunderstanding and avoid confrontation.

The meeting is one of the many results of the third round of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington in May.

Since their interests converge in the region, China and the United States need to better understand each other's core interests and concerns, for it will enable them use their powers not only to serve their own interests, but also to safeguard regional peace and stability.