China, US aim to tackle thorny issues

Analysts note readiness for effective discussion at Washington dialogues

As two sets of intensive annual China-US dialogues approach next week in Washington, senior Chinese officials and observers have noted a strong readiness from both sides to "effectively communicate" on the major issues.

The seventh China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue and the sixth China-US High-level Consultation on People-to-People and Cultural Exchanges will both be held in Washington on June 23 and 24, Foreign Ministry spokesman Lu Kang said on Friday.