Chinese President Hu Jintao and his Vietnamese counterpart Truong Tan Sang exchanged views on bilateral ties Friday on the sidelines of the annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) meeting.

At the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting slated for Saturday and Sunday, President Hu and leaders of other APEC members will discuss trade and investment liberalization, regional economic integration, food security as well as cooperation in fostering innovative growth.

(Xinhua News Agency September 7, 2012)