Beijing, June 13th—The 2nd U.S. - China Track 1.5 Dialogue, co-hosted by the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC) and the Asia Society of the United States, was held. The two sides had candid, in-depth and constructive exchanges around the theme of "sharing perspectives and finding solutions on key and urgent issues." Liu Jianchao, Minister of the IDCPC, attended the dialogue and delivered a keynote speech. Approximately 30 Chinese and foreign representatives from relevant Chinese ministries, local governments, universities, and think tanks, and John L. Thornton, co-chair of the Board of Trustees of the Asia Society, attended the event.  

Both sides agreed that the stable development of China-U.S. relations serves the interests of both peoples and meets the general expectations of the international community. Both sides should adhere to peaceful coexistence and avoid conflict and confrontation, strengthen communication and dialogue to enhance mutual understanding and trust, deepen cooperation in such fields as economy, trade, climate change, health care and artificial intelligence, and expand people-to-people and cultural exchanges, especially among young people. Both sides should strengthen risk management and control, attach importance to and properly handle differences, demonstrate responsibility as major countries, and work together to meet global challenges. The two sides agreed to continue the Track 1.5 Dialogue and make efforts to promote the steady and sound development of China-U.S. relations.  

The event was chaired by Lu Kang, Vice-minister of the IDCPC.