China, U.S. should make common interests outweigh differences: premier (2)

Echoing Li's views, Lew, who is visiting China as a special representative of U.S. President Barack Obama, said the U.S. wants to maintain dialogue with China and step up cooperation in various sectors via mechanisms like the Strategic and Economic Dialogue.

The U.S. is also willing to strengthen coordination and communication with China in setting up international rules, enhance its cooperation with China on international issues such as climate change and welcome the investment of Chinese companies, Lew said.

The two sides also exchanged views on the nuclear issue on the Korean Peninsula, the European debt crisis, the world economy and global governance.

This is Lew's first visit to China since he took office last month. The former White House chief of staff is also the first major foreign visitor received by Beijing since China completed its once-in-a-decade leadership transition last week.