Peng Liyuan meets Bill Gates

"We support the foundation continuing to enhance bilateral and trilateral cooperation with the Chinese side, in such field as improving capability building of China's health professionals and global health professionals' pool," Peng said.

Gates said Chinese President Xi Jinping's keynote speech delivered at the opening ceremony of the China International Import Expo Monday was encouraging. "China deserves praise for having been following the principle of openness, inclusiveness, mutual benefit and win-win result."

The U.S. billionaire philanthropist said his foundation is willing to continue cooperation with China in the fields mentioned above.