美中在贸易问题上取得进展

U.S. trade officials say progress has been made on key elements of the U.S.-China trade relationship, but that more work must be done to open China\'s market to U.S. exports and investment.The two sides concluded trade talks Tuesday in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu, with China pledging to crack down on intellectual property infringement and agreeing to work on easing several food-import bans.

U.S. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack said China is one of the United States\' most important agricultural trade partners, and that the meetings have helped strengthen that relationship. But he said the U.S. will continue to push to address additional trade barriers with China.The U.S.-Chinese Joint Committee on Commerce and Trade meets twice a year to resolve policy disputes and ease trade tensions.China has also confirmed it will not require foreign automakers to establish Chinese brands or provide technology to Chinese companies in order to sell cars in the country.

美国农业部长汤姆·维尔萨克说，中国是美国最重要的农业贸易伙伴之一，几次会议有助于加强这种关系。但是维尔萨克还说，美国将继续争取与中国解决更多的贸易壁垒问题。美中商业贸易联合委员会每年举行两次会议，旨在关注政策冲突，缓解贸易紧张关系。中国也证实，将不会要求外国汽车制造商必须建立中国品牌或者为中国公司提供技术才能在中国销售汽车。