U.S.-China talks a longer-term effort to build trust

The Globe and Mail

May 11, 2011

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If a healthy bilateral relationship is defined by cordial exchanges and incremental concessions, then the United States and China are on their way to a satisfying friendship.

Cabinet-level officials from the two countries concluded annual policy discussions Tuesday with promises to address a list of small economic irritants and commitments to improve co-operation on the diplomatic front.

For example, China pledged to ensure foreign companies receive fair access to government procurement contracts, said it will allow international financial institutions with Chinese …

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