At the invitation of the Chinese People’s Institute of Foreign Affairs (CPIFA), the U.S. Congressional delegation led by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand(D,NY) visited Beijing from September 5 to 6. Included in the delegation are Senator Mazie Hirono(D,HI),Congressman Daniel Benishek(R,MI),Congresswoman Terrrycina Sewell(D,AL), Congresswoman Grace Meng(D,NY) and their staff. During their stay in Beijing, Vice President Li Yuanchao, Mme. Fu Ying, Chairwoman of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the National People’s Congress, Mr. Zheng Zeguang, Assistant Foreign Minister and Rear Admiral Li Ji, Deputy Director of Foreign Affairs Office of the Ministry of National Defense met with them respectively. The two sides exchanged views on relevant issues concerning Sino-US relations.

       Gillibrand said, the development of U.S.-China relations enjoys a broad prospect and future. The delegation members will actively promote the mutual understanding and friendly cooperation between the two peoples.