China 'working hard' to develop IT sector, ensure cyber security

WASHINGTON - As one of the major Internet powers in the world, China is willing to work with the United States to advance the development of information technology and fight cyber crime, a senior Chinese information official said.

"China and the United States have common interests and responsibilities either in promoting Internet development or in defending cyberspace security," said Qian Xiaoqian, vice-minister of the State Internet Information Office of China, during his speech at the 5th US-China Internet Industry Forum in Washington on Wednesday.

"The Internet should become a bridge for the two countries to boost mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win results, and also a positive factor to further the China-US relations."