Chinese FM, U.S. Secretary agree a prosperous Sino-US relationship

Source: CCTV.com | 03-12-2009 17:09

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Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi has met US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in Washington. They exchanged views on bilateral relations and other issues of mutual concern, and agreed a prosperous Sino-US relationship is key to the development of both countries.

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During the meeting with Hillary Clinton, Yang Jiechi also re-affirmed the Chinese government's principle and stance on the Tibet issue. He said China firmly opposes the the resolution on Tibet adopted by the US House of Representatives on Wednesday, calling it gross interference in China's internal affairs.  More Detail>>

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