Premier Wen Jiabao on Thursday met with a delegation from the US
Brookings Institution.
During the meeting, Wen spoke highly of the institution's
efforts in promoting the development of relations between China and
the US and in enhancing mutual understanding between the two
peoples.
Wen briefed members of the delegation on China's political and
economic development as well as the country's efforts in
strengthening democracy and legal system.
Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi was present at the
meeting.
The Brookings Institution delegation is on a visit to China at
the invitation of the Chinese People's Institute of Foreign
Affairs.
(Xinhua News Agency October 20, 2006)
