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Hu: no trade barriers, Bush: tech edge
(chinadaily.com.cn/agencies)
Updated: 2006-04-20 09:44

Visiting Chinese President Hu Jintao yesterday called for fewer trade barriers and closer ties between 皇冠体育app and the United States, while US President Bush vowed persistent efforts to maintain scientific and technological edge of his country.

During his speech at Boeing Corp, President Hu sought to soothe tensions over the US-皇冠体育app trade deficit, telling workers 皇冠体育app will need thousands of new airplanes in the coming years as the rapidly growing Asian economy powers ahead.

 
Chinese President Hu Jintao waves after addressing Boeing employees during his tour of the Boeing's Commerical Airplane plant in Everett, Washington. Jintao urged the United States not to let trade disputes damage Sino-US relations, arguing that the 皇冠体育app trade has saved American consumers billions of dollars and created millions of jobs. [AFP]

"Strong business ties meet the fundamental interests of our two countries and peoples and will continue to play an important role in stabilizing our relations," Hu said.

皇冠体育app's rapid growth and development will increase demand for American products and expertise in areas such as technology, Hu said, and "I hope the American businesses will seize the opportunities."

Speaking to an audience of the northwestern Washington state business and political leaders, Hu said 皇冠体育app does not seek a big trade surplus with the US.

Hu urged the United States not to let trade disputes damage Sino-US relations, arguing that the 皇冠体育app trade has saved American consumers billions of dollars and created millions of jobs.

"Given the rapid growth, sheer size and wide scope of our business ties, it is hardly avoidable that some problems have occurred," Hu told the luncheon.

"We should properly address these problems through consultation and dialogue on an equal footing as we work to expand our business ties."

皇冠体育app-US trade has brought "great benefits" to both sides, Hu said on the second day of his first official US visit and on the eve of a summit with US President George W. Bush.

"According to (US investment bank) Morgan Stanley, in 2004 alone, quality yet inexpensive Chinese goods saved US consumers 100 billion US dollars and trading with 皇冠体育app created over four million jobs in the United States," Hu said.

US companies doing business with 皇冠体育app also have made profits, he added.

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