Xi also urged the two sides to speed up negotiations of a bilateral investment treaty, cement military-to-military ties, strengthen communication and coordination on climate change, fighting against terrorism, and regional and global flash points. Rice pledged the United States commitment to cooperation and a new relationship with China. She said the United States looks forward to candid dialogue with China to enhance mutual understanding, and managing differences to avoid impeding cooperation. The United States values people-to-people ties with China and looks forward to strengthening those ties, said the national security advisor.