Bush: Sino-US relationship important to the world ( 2003-11-14 08:53) (Xinhua)
US President George W. Bush said on Wednesday that Sino-US co-operation is of
vital importance to the two countries and the world, according to officials from
the Chinese Embassy.
He said the United States is willing to work with China to raise the
bilateral relationship to a new level.
Bush made the remarks during a meeting with former Chinese Vice-Premier Qian
Qichen, who came to the United States to take part in the Sino-US conference
held at Texas A&M University on November 5 to 8.
The US president said his administration has attached great importance to the
Sino-US relationship, and he is glad to see progress made in the years he has
been in office.
Qian said that a good relationship between China and the United States is in
the interest of the two peoples and the world.
Both China and the United States share extensive interests and have broad
room for co-operation, he said, adding that the constructive relationship of
collaboration between the two countries will be pushed forward through increased
dialogue and exchanges, and the expansion of working together in various fields.
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