Locke says China, US are partners in world economy

Gary Locke, the United States ambassador to China, said the US invites China to play a significant role on the world stage as he met local entrepreneurs at the China International Fair for Investment and Trade in Xiamen on Saturday.

He added that he hopes the two nations can work together to create stability and development, which will benefit the world as a whole.

Locke said that trade between China and the US has increased significantly in past decades.