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Clinton flies in amid tension
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton arrived in Beijing in a bid to ease tension over US involvement in territorial disputes and an increasing military presence in the region. Clinton highlighted the importance of ties and future relations on her arrival. Clinton, on her second visit to China this year, met with Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi.
Outcomes:
In recent years China and the US have witnessed a healthy, steady development of ties, which serves the interests of people in both nations and contributes to peace and stability of the Asia-Pacific region as well as the world, Yang said. China vows to enhance the partnership based on "mutual respect, mutual benefit and win-win cooperation", Yang said.
Government?:
Yes
Type of Exchange:
diplomatic
Partners:
US government
Chinese government
Sponsor(s):
US Government
Chinese Government
Participants (Types):
political leaders
Exchange Date:
Tuesday, September 4, 2012
Continuing:
No
Image:
Level of Government:
national
Location:
Beijing, China
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