China-US Major events

Obama visits China November 2009

US President Barack Obama met President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao for a meeting in which they established the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue, pledging to work together as nations to help the global economy regain its growth and stability.

US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington

July 2009

Key discussion topics during this first round of dialogue included the environment, counter-terrorism non-proliferation, military-to-military relations, human rights, energy security and other global issues.

Clinton visits China

May 2010

US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner joined State Councilor Dai Bingguo and Vice-Premier Wang Qishan for the second joint meeting of the US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

Hu visits the US

January 2011

President Hu visited the US to discuss issues focused on economics, security and human rights. The win-win partnership in business was highlighted during the visit.

Xi visits the US

February 2012

Vice-President Xi Jinping traveled to the US to meet President Obama and discuss trade and currency issues. Xi defended China's human rights record and also said he hoped his visit would deepen mutual understanding and friendship between the two powers.

Panetta visits China

September 2012

US Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta met with Defense Minister Liang Guanglie to promote closer military ties between China and the US based on equality, reciprocity and active cooperation.

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