On the issues of human rights and religion, Yang told the U.S. president that China would like to continue to exchange its views with the United States on basis of equality, mutual respect and non-interference in each other's domestic affairs, as a way to promote mutual understanding.

He also noted at the meeting that the WTO's Doha Round trade negotiations are at a critical moment, and its success would help promote world economy growth, which is in the common interest of China, the United States and the international community.

China hopes that all sides can work together to push forward with the negotiations and achieve a comprehensive and balanced result, he added.

Yang also met with Stephen Hadley, assistant to the president for national security affairs.

(Xinhua News Agency July 30, 2008)