China, U.S. agree optimizing business environment

 　　BEIJING, May 4 (Xinhua) -- China and the United States on Friday agreed they would work together in optimizing¹ the investment environment for companies in both countries.

　　The consensus² was reached by Chinese Vice³ Premier⁴ Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo, with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasury⁵ Secretary Timothy Geithner, as they met representatives of both Chinese and U.S. companies in Beijing during the fourth round of China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue (S&ED).

　　Wang said companies are the major player in economic and trade cooperation between the two countries, and that this round of dialogue has been a success, and will definitely bring new cooperation opportunities for enterprises in each nation in the future.

　　Representatives of Chinese businesses at the meeting said they hope the U.S. government will create a more open and fair market environment for them, and give equal treatment in areas such as visa services, approvals as well as mergers⁶ and acquisitions.

　　They also voiced hope the United States will provide convenience for their investment in the country, and enhance cooperation in infrastructure⁷ building.

　　The vice premier said frank suggestions raised by the companies would strengthen mutual⁸ understanding.

　　"I hope U.S. officials in charge of economic affairs will also meet more Chinese entrepreneurs, learn of their needs and assist them with their difficulties," he said.

　　Dai said future development of China-U.S. relations would require continuous cooperation between Chinese and U.S. companies, which had also made great contributions to bilateral⁹ relations in the past.

　　Clinton and Geithner agreed cooperation between enterprises is the major part of China-U.S. relations. They said U.S. companies wish to increase exports to China and have better access to the Chinese market.

　　They also said the U.S. government welcomes Chinese companies investing in the United States, and pledges to improve visa services.

　　The annual S&ED was created in 2009 to help both nations manage their bilateral relations and promote communication.

1 optimizing   

v.使最优化，使尽可能有效( optimize的现在分词 )；最佳化；寻优

参考例句：

• This model may be classified as either an optimizing model or simulation model. 这个模型可分为最佳化模型或模拟模型。 来自辞典例句
• Need to design crossover operator rationally while optimizing ANN. 优化网络需要合理设计交叉算子。 来自互联网

2 consensus   

n.(意见等的)一致，一致同意，共识

参考例句：

• Can we reach a consensus on this issue?我们能在这个问题上取得一致意见吗？
• What is the consensus of opinion at the afternoon meeting?下午会议上一致的意见是什么？

3 vice   

n.坏事；恶习；[pl.]台钳，老虎钳；adj.副的

参考例句：

• He guarded himself against vice.他避免染上坏习惯。
• They are sunk in the depth of vice.他们堕入了罪恶的深渊。

4 premier   

adj.首要的；n.总理，首相

参考例句：

• The Irish Premier is paying an official visit to Britain.爱尔兰总理正在对英国进行正式访问。
• He requested that the premier grant him an internview.他要求那位总理接见他一次。

5 treasury   

n.宝库；国库，金库；文库

参考例句：

• The Treasury was opposed in principle to the proposals.财政部原则上反对这些提案。
• This book is a treasury of useful information.这本书是有价值的信息宝库。

6 mergers   

n.（两个公司的）合并( merger的名词复数 )

参考例句：

• Mergers fall into three categories: horizontal, vertical, and conglomerate. 合并分为以下三种：横向合并，纵向合并和混合合并。 来自辞典例句
• Many recent mergers are concentrated within specific industries, particularly in retailing, airlines and communications. 现代许多合并企业集中进行某些特定业务，在零售业、民航和通讯业中更是如此。 来自英汉非文学 - 政府文件

7 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。

8 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

9 bilateral   

adj.双方的，两边的，两侧的

参考例句：

• They have been negotiating a bilateral trade deal.他们一直在商谈一项双边贸易协定。
• There was a wide gap between the views of the two statesmen on the bilateral cooperation.对双方合作的问题，两位政治家各自所持的看法差距甚大。