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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