First lady urges health research teamwork

An advocate for prevention and treatment of HIV/AIDS as well as tobacco control, first lady Peng Liyuan made her first appearance during President Xi Jinping's state visit to the United States by exploring cutting-edge medical research addressing these health issues at an institute in Seattle.

During a tour of the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center on Wednesday, Peng said she hoped that health workers from China and the US will share advanced technologies and ideas.

"My experience of being the World Health Organization goodwill ambassador for preventing and treating tuberculosis and HIV/AIDS has helped me understand more profoundly the importance of strengthening international cooperation on health," she said.