Full coverage: 8th China-U.S. S&ED & 7th CPE

Before this round of China-US Strategic and Economic Dialogue, a senior official from the US Department of State told CCTV that the US will push forward the negotiations on bilateral investment and trade.

During the interview, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Susan Thornton, also said there might be no major breakthrough in granting China's market economy status.

Exclusive interview with Susan Thornton: Investment and trade, a top priority for S&ED