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Chinese, US top diplomats meet on bilateral ties

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Source: CCTV.com | 09-24-2007 08:14

Special Report:   3rd China-U.S. SED

Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi (L) shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting in New York of U.S., Sept. 23, 2007.(Xinhua Photo)

Chinese foreign minister Yang Jiechi has held talks with US Secretary of State Condolezza Rice in New York.

During the meeting, Yang said the Sino-US relations have improved through communications and coordination on major international and regional issues.

He said the two governments should enhance cooperation on the basis of mutual trust and respect. Yang thanked the US for its opposition to the Taiwan authority's dangerous bid for UN membership.

He hoped the US would work with China to maintain peace and stability in the Taiwan Straits. Yang and Rice also discussed the Iran and DPRK nuclear issues.