People-to-people exchanges take step forward

BEIJING - China is ready to work with the United States to advance people-to-people exchanges, Education Minister Yuan Guiren said in an article prior to Vice-President Xi Jinping's visit to the US.

Xi's visit will push such exchanges to a new level, Yuan said, noting that this area will be a particular focus of the visit as the two countries strengthen mutual political trust, and economic and trade cooperation.

The third annual high-level China-US Consultation on People-to-People Exchange will be held in China this year, Yuan said, adding that a number of activities and events are planned.