Xi says China-U.S. ties one of world's most important bilateral relations

BEIJING, Oct. 16 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China-U.S. ties are one of the world's most important bilateral relations, which bear on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of mankind.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations.