China willing to work with Obama for better bilateral relations

"It is a very important mechanism of dialogue that aims to deal with strategic, long-term and comprehensive economic and trade issues," he said. "Full exchanges were realized during previous dialogues. We expect to host the meeting well, jointly with the U.S. side."

When talking about China's cooperation with the new U.S. administration on international issues, Qin said the two countriescan continue working together to deal with global financial turmoil, food and energy security, climate change and the fight against terrorism.

"We have made progress on these issues through dialogue and we hope such cooperation will continue," he said.

Asked about the six-party talks, in which both China and the United States took part, Qin said China hopes the talks will move forward and positive results will be achieved through efforts from all parties.

A smooth development of the six-party talks, aiming to find a peaceful resolution on the Korean Peninsula nuclear issue, is in line with the long-term interests of all parties, including the United States, he said.

"China believed common understanding was reached no matter what party was going to rule the United States."

Editor:Du Xiaodan