CHINA / National
China, US agree to further strengthen bilateral ties
(Xinhua)
Updated: 2006-09-19 11:18
NEW YORK -- Chinese Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing met here with U.S.
Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice on the sidelines of the UN General
Assembly on Monday and both agreed to further strengthen bilateral ties.
During the meeting, Li Zhaoxing said that both countries should put into
effect the important consensus reached by Chinese President Hu Jintao and
U.S. President George W. Bush with regard to advancing the Sino-U.S.
constructive partnership in the 21st century, make sure the Sino-U.S.
strategic dialog go on well and promote bilateral interests.
As to the Taiwan issue, Li Zhaoxing said that China appreciates the U.S.
stance of maintaining the One-China policy and opposing Taiwan
independence. China hopes that the United States will abide by its
commitments and handle the Taiwan issue with caution, Li Zhaoxing said.
For her part, Rice agreed with Li Zhaoxing on promoting bilateral
interests and reiterated the One-China policy.
Li Zhaoxing and Rice also discussed other issues including Iran 's
nuclear issue and the humanitarian crisis in Sudan's Darfur. Both agreed
to keep consultation on the two issues.
After the meeting, Li Zhaoxing also attended a meeting that also included
foreign ministers from India, Brazil, South Africa and Mexico.
Related Stories
� Chinese FM meets Iranian deputy FM on nuclear issue
===========================================================================
� FM: China hopes Nepal to achieve political reconciliation soon
===========================================================================
� Mozambican foreign minister to visit China
===========================================================================
� FMs agree to jointly push for 6-Party Talks
===========================================================================
� Chinese Premier's African tour 'fruitful': FM
===========================================================================
� Hamas' Zahar hails China trip as a success
===========================================================================
Most Commented/Read Stories in 48 Hours
Today's Top News
� RMB gains before US Treasury Secretary's visit
� More peacekeepers head to Lebanon
� 75th anniversary of invasion marked
� Man rejects first penis transplant
� Female space tourist blasts off
Top China News
� PBOC: 'Significant progress' made in currency reforms
� China, US agree to further strengthen bilateral ties
� IMF agrees to increase China's voting power
� China blasts US accusation on religious freedom
� China to better help LDSs out of poverty
Alibaba is the largest B2B marketplace in the world. Source model ship,
wooden puzzle, one-piece toilet, RC hovercraft, photo album, prom dress,
pocket bike, Vaginal Speculum, Samurai Sword, String Panty and PVC Pipe.
Learn Chinese, Chinese Mandarin
