Vice Premier Wu Yi met in Washington Wednesday with US House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and senior members of the House of Representatives.

 

Wu said China-US relationship is one of the most important bilateral relations in today's world. It has maintained a good momentum over the past several years thanks to the joint efforts of both sides as cooperation in a variety of areas keeps moving forward.

 

It would serve the fundamental interests of the two peoples if China and the US keep enhancing their mutual trust and cooperation, said Wu, who is here attending the second meeting of the Strategic Economic Dialogue that wrapped up Wednesday.

 

As China-US trade and economic cooperation continues moving forward at a fast pace, it would be inevitable that trade disputes and disagreement appear, she said. In that case, she added, the two sides should handle them through dialogue and negotiations.

 

"We should take care of the other party's concerns, and bear in mind the principle of development, equality and mutual benefit," said Wu.

 

The Chinese vice premier noted the exchange between the House of Representatives and China's National People's Congress, saying China hopes the US legislature would become a driving force behind the China-US friendship.

 

Pelosi and the senior House members agreed that US-China relations mean much to the two countries and the world, and that the two countries share common interests in international security and stability.

 

The two countries should seek a bright future whatever disputes might arise, and open a broad future in the areas of economy, culture and foreign policy, said the US House speaker and members.

 

They said the two sides should increase communication in an open and honest way for better understanding.

 

In addition, they wish the Beijing Olympic Games a success and that the event would strengthen the friendship among world athletes as well as people of different countries.

 

The two sides also exchanged views on China-US trade, the protection of intellectual property rights and the issue of Darfur in Sudan.

 

(Xinhua News Agency May 24, 2007)