July 28, 2016

"Despite recent tensions in the South China Sea, Washington has made it clear to Beijing that President Barack Obama wants a stable transfer to the next US leader of the progress made on ties with Beijing during his eight years in office.

US National Security Advisor Susan Rice brought the message during her latest visit, a source with the Foreign Ministry told China Daily on Wednesday.

'Rice spent roughly 70 percent of her time in meetings here discussing cooperation, and only 30 percent on other issues,' said the source, who requested anonymity."

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