China and the United States are seeking to set the tone for the model of a new type of major power relationships as officials continue with their annual Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

Chinese State Councillor Yang Jiechi and U.S. Deputy Secretary of State William Burns co-chaired a plenary session of the strategic track of the talks.

Yang said a new type of relationship should adhere to two principles. The first is that the sides should build the relationship in the spirit of inheritance and development, and focus on common interests. The second principle is for the two sides to build the relationship in the spirit of mutual respect, and strive to obtain win-win through cooperation.

Burns said the two countries must look beyond the idea of historical conflict between rising and established powers, and recognize the importance of dialogue and cooperation. He proposed making strategic talks and security cooperation a norm in the U.S.-China bilateral relationship.

(CNTV.cn July 12, 2013)