Although this is the first time for me to have talks with Secretary Albright in Washington since I became China's new Foreign Minister. Actually, this is already our fifth meeting since I took up the post. And I also wish to thank Secretary Albright for your gracious invitation which enables me to have this opportunity of visiting Washington at this golden season of Autumn. Autumn is a time of harvest. The past year actually has witnessed very positive progress and also has grown very rich fruits in China-US relations.
Autumn is also a season of sowing.
Now China and the United States are working together to build a constructive strategic partnership between the two countries. Just now, I had a very productive and a successful meeting with President Clinton and later I am going to hold official talks with Secretary Albright. I believe our talks will also be fruitful. Thank you very much. On this matter, we believe that it should be dealt with in a very calm and very prudent manner.