The United States and China said they looked to strengthen and building on ties between the two countries, as the US' national security advisor, Susan Rice, met with the Chinese president, Xi Jinping in Beijing on Friday.
"We have seen our bilateral relationship evolve and strengthen in recent months. And we have found areas of broadened and deepened cooperation that we are certainly looking forward to building upon," Ms Rice was quoted by Reuters as saying.
"At the same time, we have been able to discuss frankly our differences, which we both acknowledge need to be addressed effectively," she added.
Mr Jinping said, "we stand ready to further promote our practical cooperation, effectively manage the sensitive issues between us and strengthen the friendship between the people of both countries," adding that China wanted to see "sustainable and steady growth" in its relationship with Washington.
The visit, which comes ahead of a planned visit by Mr Jinping to the US next month, took place as Chinese markets saw a period of volatility in recent days with share prices falling dramatically.
"We have seen our bilateral relationship evolve and strengthen in recent months. And we have found areas of broadened and deepened cooperation that we are certainly looking forward to building upon," Ms Rice was quoted by Reuters as saying.
"At the same time, we have been able to discuss frankly our differences, which we both acknowledge need to be addressed effectively," she added.
Mr Jinping said, "we stand ready to further promote our practical cooperation, effectively manage the sensitive issues between us and strengthen the friendship between the people of both countries," adding that China wanted to see "sustainable and steady growth" in its relationship with Washington.
The visit, which comes ahead of a planned visit by Mr Jinping to the US next month, took place as Chinese markets saw a period of volatility in recent days with share prices falling dramatically.