CHINA, US OPEN ANNUAL DIALOGUE ON BILATERAL TIES

WASHINGTON -The fifth round of the China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue has begun in Washington, with US Vice President Joe Biden emphasising the importance of mutual trust in his opening address. During the two-day event, leaders are expected to discuss North Korea’s nuclear programme, trade and investment, climate change, and reform in China. In addition, due to China’s recent hacking scandal and the controversial US PRISM programme, cyber security is likely to be a dominant issue.