BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Hu Jintao called for cautious handling of Taiwan issue during a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice here Tuesday.

    Hu said China would work with the United States to handle the bilateral relations from a long-term and strategic point of view, strengthen dialogues and consultation, promote mutual understanding and trust, expand consensus and cooperation, and properly deal with major concerns of each other, especially the Taiwan issue.

Chinese President Hu Jintao (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    He said China is willing to work with the United States to firmly deter the risky activities of the Taiwan cessionist forces, maintain peace and stability across the Taiwan Straits, and to ensure a sound and stable development of a constructive relationship of cooperation with the United States.

    Rice said that the U.S. side has reiterated its stance on the "referendum on UN membership" for many times, and the "referendum" should not be held.

President Hu thanks U.S. for assistance during winter disaster

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- President Hu Jintao thanked the U.S. people and government for their assistance during China's recent deep freeze.

    When meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice here on Tuesday afternoon, Hu extended his sincere gratitude to the United States people and President George W. Bush.  Full story

Premier Wen: Sound U.S. economy, stable dollar benefit world

Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao (R) meets with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice in Beijing, capital of China, Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- The sound development of the U.S. economy and a steady U.S. dollar benefits the United States and the world, said Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao here on Tuesday.

    Wen, at a meeting with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice, said that China was ready to make concerted efforts with the United States to promote world economic growth and maintain the stability of the world financial markets. Full story

Premier Wen calls for guarantee of healthy, steady Sino-U.S. ties

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Tuesday called on joint efforts to guarantee the healthy and steady development of the Sino-U.S. relations.

    "As there are now a lot of uncertain factors in the international political and economic situation, it is especially important to guarantee the healthy and steady development of China-U.S. relations," said Wen in a meeting here with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.  Full story

Chinese state councilor meets Rice

Chinese State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan(R) shakes hands with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice during their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China would like to continue deepening mutually-beneficial cooperation with the United States so as to push forward the healthy and steady growth of bilateral ties, State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan said here on Tuesday.

    The senior adviser on foreign affairs made the remarks while meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. Full story 

China "ready to resume human rights dialogue with U.S." 

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- China is ready to resume human rights dialogue with the United States, Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi said here on Tuesday after talks with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.

    "China is willing to keep contact with the United States in all areas ... we are willing to resume the human rights dialogue with the United States," Yang said.   Full story  

Rice reiterates U.S. opposition to "referendum" on Taiwan's UN membership

Chinese Minister of Foreign Affairs Yang Jiechi (R) and visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice meet the media after their talks in Beijing, capital of China, on Feb. 26, 2008.(Xinhua Photo) Photo Gallery>>>

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- Visiting United States Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice reiterated here Tuesday that the U.S. would adhere to the one-China policy and opposes the proposed "referendum on Taiwan's U.N. membership".

    Rice made the remarks in her talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, said a press release from the Chinese Ministry, stressing that the U.S. opposes any unilateral changes across the Straits and believes that the referendum would not be constructive to any side and should not be taken.  Full story

Rice China visit aims to promote bilateral ties

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice held talks with Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi upon her arrival Tuesday morning. They pledged to promote the Sino-U.S. ties.

    Yang said the two sides are making endeavors to implement the consensus reached by leaders of the two countries, and he is delighted to have the chance to discuss with Rice on promoting Sino-U.S. constructive relationship of cooperation and bilateral communication, coordination and cooperation on international issues.  Full story

U.S. Secretary of State starts China visit

    BEIJING, Feb. 26 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice arrived here on Tuesday, starting her two-day visit to China as guest of Chinese Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.

    During the visit, Chinese President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and State councilor Tang Jiaxuan will meet Rice, respectively. Yang Jiechi will hold talks with her.  Full story