Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Beijing Tuesday.

Chinese President Xi Jinping met with former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in Beijing on Tuesday.?

Xi praised Kissinger's contributions to China-US ties and said a strong relationship between the two countries benefits the both nations and the rest of the world. Xi said that China is willing to join hands with the US to boost bilateral ties.

Explaining that China's development needs a peaceful environment, Xi stressed that the two nations should enhance mutual confidence and manage disputes well.

Kissinger, who played a key role in the easing of China-US tensions in the 1970s, agreed with Xi's statements and wished the Chinese president a successful visit to the US later this year.