US Treasury chief seeks stronger ties with China

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The US Treasury Secretary has promised to strengthen relations with China. Timothy Geithner calls this critical to ending the global financial crisis.

Geithner will begin a three-day visit to China on Saturday. The Treasury chief also reiterated the US position in support of a strong greenback. During his visit, the two sides are set to discuss strengthening economic ties to promote stable, balanced and sustained economic growth in both countries.