Background of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogues

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The new China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogues is based on the China-US Strategic Dialogue and China-US Strategic Economic Dialogue launched in 2005 and 2006. Both were important platforms for China and the US to exchange views on strategic, political and economic issues. Let's take a look at their development.

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan (front R) and U.S. Treasury Secretary  Henry Paulson attend the signing ceremony on energy and environmental  protection cooperation during the fifth China-U.S. Strategic Economic  Dialogue in Beijing, China, Dec. 4, 2008.(Xinhua/Pang Xinglei)

China-US Strategic Dialogue (SD)

Aug., 2005, Beijing

1st SD, reiterates that a healthy and stable relationship benefits both countries' interest.

Dec. 2005, Washington

2nd SD, reaches consensus on the need to hold constructive attitudes towards each other.

Nov., 2006, Beijing

3rd SD, announces the significance of building a constructive,healthy and stable relationship.

Jun., 2007, Washington

4th SD, announces the two countries will continue to boost mutual interests.

Jan., 2008 Guiyang

5th SD, reaches consensus on maintaining high-level communication, and deepening dialogue and cooperation.

Dec., 2008 Washington

6th SD, discusses coordination in international issues.