Dedicated to new relationship

PRESIDENT XI JINPING'S PRESENCE AT THE CHINA-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue and his emphasis on the new type of major-country relationship were symbolic of the strong political will of Beijing; something particularly important now that recent troubles have raised doubts about the prospects of this particular relationship.

What matters at this point is not whether China and the United States can ultimately materialize the envisioned relationship, but whether they are both dedicated to trying to realize it.

Xi conveyed the essential message that at least Beijing is taking it seriously.