China, US expand scope of discussions

Beijing and Washington are widening the scope of their discussions by adding new sections to their annual dialogues and consultations, according to observers.

The two sides held their fifth Strategic Security Dialogue on Monday as a prelude to the seventh China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington on Tuesday and Wednesday.

They have decided to continue their dialogue and communication on related issues to increase mutual trust and promote a stable China-US strategic security relationship, according to a statement by the Chinese delegation.