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Article: 1st Ld: China, U.S. seek closer trade relations ahead of Obama's visit
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- Xinhua News Agency
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- October 29, 2009
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1st Ld: China, U.S. seek closer trade relations ahead of Obama's
visit
HANGZHOU, Oct. 29 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States on
Thursday started their annual trade talks in east China's Hangzhou
city, aiming at addressing trade issues and laying the groundwork
for a meeting between leaders of the two countries in Beijing.
Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan told the opening session of the
Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT) that as influential
powers, China and the United States should firmly oppose all types
of trade protectionism, promote both countries' economies and help
lift the world out of recession.
Wang co-chaired the 20th JCCT talks with U.S. Commerce Secretary
Gary ...