China and the United States on Thursday pledged joint efforts to ensure the success of the 20th meeting of the China-U.S. Joint Commission on Commerce and Trade (JCCT).

Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan on Thursday had a telephone conversation with U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gary Locke and U.S. Trade Representative Ron Kirk.

They exchanged views on the preparatory work for the upcoming JCCT meeting, which will be held in Hangzhou, the capital city of eastern China's Zhejiang Province, on Oct. 29.

Both sides also pledged to work together to further advance the positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship between China and the United States.

The meeting will be co-chaired by Wang, Locke and Kirk.

Source: Chinaview

Editor: Lucy