US envoy optimistic after Beijing visit

• Source: Global Times
• [02:02 March 12 2010]
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James Steinberg

US Deputy Secretary of State James Steinberg expressed optimism over US-China relations after his visit to Beijing earlier this month.

According to Steinberg, the US is now working closely with the Chinese government to prepare the next Strategic and Economic Dialogue, which will take place this summer.

"I met with State Councilor Dai Bingguo, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi and other senior Chinese officials. The US and China agreed on the high importance each attaches to their relationship and their commitment to building a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship," Steinberg told the Global Times in an exclusive interview.

Steinberg characterized the bilateral relations as "partners out of necessity, but also out of opportunity."