Wang Jiarui, head of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee, made the remarks when meeting with Joe Straus, speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, and a number of congressmen from the Democratic Party and the Republican Party.

Wang discussed with them how to promote China-U.S. ties, enhance exchanges between the CPC and the U.S. parties, and boost mutually beneficial cooperation between the two countries' provinces/states and cities, and other issues of common concern.

Wang expressed hope that the two countries can continuously deepen cooperation and build a closer, win-win partnership based on mutual respect.

Straus briefed Wang and his entourage on the political and economic situation in Texas.

Texas has benefited a lot from its cooperation with China, he said, vowing to continue to strengthen friendship with China and work for the healthy and stable development of the U.S.-China relations.

On Tuesday afternoon, Wang met with Missouri Secretary of State Robin Carnahan and other Congress members in Kansas City, Missouri.