NEW YORK, Jan. 19 (Xinhua) -- The United States and China should strengthen dialogue and communication to avoid frictions, thus ensuring healthy and stable bilateral ties, a group of panelists from the two countries said here at a forum on Saturday.
The forum, which was dedicated to the celebration of the 40th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between China and the United States, was jointly organized by New York State Assemblyman William Colton, American Chinese Commerce Association and American Chinese Commerce Association (HK).
Hailing the extensive U.S.-China cooperation at the bilateral, regional and global levels over the past four decades, Colton said that communication and sharing with each other their traditions and culture would be conducive to achieving profound mutual understanding.
"By holding forums such as this, we are helping people understand each other...by doing that, we are able to resolve all kinds of disputes or misunderstandings provided that we continue to talk to each other and continue to work together to do that," Colton told the forum.
Other panelists joined Colton in highlighting the significance of fostering sound development of U.S.-China ties which have not only benefited the two peoples but also promoted world peace, stability, and prosperity.
Nicole Malliotakis, another New York State Assembly member, called on business communities and people from both sides to make joint efforts since there is deep interdependence between the world's two largest economies.
Qiu Jian, deputy consul general of the Chinese consulate general in New York, noted that it is important for both sides to keep in mind the original aspirations of the establishment of diplomatic relations and forge ahead bilateral ties amid challenges.
John S. Chan, chairman of American Chinese Commerce Association (HK), said overseas Chinese could play a part in promoting the ties.
"Overseas Chinese in the United States will play a more active role as a bridge in the future, enhance mutual understanding between the two countries, and safeguard the friendly relations between the two peoples," said Chan.
