On September 7, 2010, Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo met at the Great Hall of the People with Thomas Donilon, Deputy Assistant to the U.S. President for National Security Affairs, and Lawrence Summers, Director of the White House National Economic Council. Both sides exchanged in-depth views on China-U.S. relations and other major issues of common concern.

Dai said with the joint efforts of both sides, China-U.S. relations have made new important progress over the past year, bringing remarkable benefits to both countries and the world at large. Dai reiterated China's adherence to the position that Chinese President Hu Jintao and President Obama set on developing a positive, cooperative and comprehensive relationship between China and the United States in the new century. China was ready to work with the United States to increase contacts at high and other levels, expand cooperation in all areas and properly handle disputes and sensitive issues in a bid to push forward China-U.S. relations in a sustained, healthy and stable way. "Strategic trust is the basis of China-U.S. cooperation," Dai said. Both sides should look at the larger picture, enhance strategic dialogue and communication and strive to build up strategic mutual trust.

U.S. President Barrack Obama fully understands the importance of Sino-U.S. ties, Summers and Donilon said. They said President Obama was dedicated to developing relations with China in a positive, cooperative and comprehensive manner. The idea of a strong, prosperous and successful China playing a greater role in the world was welcomed by the United States, they emphasized. They said a sound Sino-U.S. relationship was good for both countries and the world generally. The U.S. officials expressed readiness to work with China to increase high-level contact, deepen strategic dialogue and mutual trust, properly handle disputes on the basis of mutual respect and equality and continually expand common interests.

Dai and the U.S. officials also exchanged views on major regional and international issues of common concern.