Broader economic prospects pursued

Chinese and US leaders seek to expand cooperation in clean energy, shale gas

Premier Li Keqiang and visiting US Vice-President Joe Biden envisioned broader economic cooperation between the world's top two economies during a meeting on Thursday.

Li expressed the hope that the United States will take steps to lift an export ban on high-tech products to China and strengthen cooperation in clean energy and shale gas, according to a news release by the State Council.