China, US advised to refresh ties

In a speech at the event, Zhou Shuchun, publisher and editor-in-chief of China Daily, called on both countries to "stand on the right side of history" in developing their relations.

Zhou said it is precisely because governments, politicians and people from both sides chose to "stand on the right side of history" that the two countries broke the ice more than 40 years ago and developed a fruitful relationship.

"As a bridge linking China and the world, we at China Daily — and with this Vision China event today — are joining the aspiration to see China-US relations walk on the right side of history as history requires," he added.