BEIJING - Any policy adjustment by the United States in the Asia-Pacific region must work for regional peace and stability, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman said Saturday.

Hong Lei said in a statement, "It is our hope that US policy adjustment will conform to wishes of countries in the region and contribute to regional peace, stability and development."

Hong's comments came after an official with the US State Department said America will implement its strategy of rebalancing to the Asia-Pacific region and commit itself more to the economy, security, environmental protection and other fields.

Hong said it is in the common interests of Asia-Pacific countries to maintain regional stability, promote economic growth and deepen regional cooperation.