President Li Xiaolin had a meeting with Chairman Neil Bush of the Points of Light, third son of U.S. 41st President George H. W. Bush, on January 25, 2016.

President Li said that we jointly held the successful Sixth China-US Relations Conference on “Global Infectious Diseases：Prevention，Preparedness and Response” in Houston, May 2015. China and the U.S. have great potentials of cooperation in extensive areas, and our common interests far exceed our differences. Peace and development remain the theme of times. We want to further work with you to strengthen our cooperation on the Seventh China-U.S. Relations Conference and push forward the construction of the new-model bilateral relationship. Chairman Bush agreed to the remarks by President Li and said that he often shares his views on China with his American friends. China should be regarded as a partner rather than threat or enemy. The development of China accords with American interests. He will continue to work for the mutual understanding and friendship between the two countries.