Hu praised the sound development of Sino-US relations contribute Rice.

Chinese President Hu Jintao on June 30 met with visiting U.S. Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice. .Rice Hu the importance of Sino-US relations was highly appreciated and emphasized the determination of the Chinese people have confidence in rebuilding their homes. .<P Style=MARGIN: 0px> </ P> <P style=MARGIN: 0px> Hu first welcomed Rice's visit. .Hu Jintao Rice said, "Since you as the president's national security adviser and Secretary of State has always attached importance to Sino-US relations, to strengthen bilateral exchanges and cooperation in various fields and promote the development of Sino-US constructive and cooperative relations have made positive contributions .which I highly appreciate. "</ P> <P style=MARGIN: 0px> Hu Jintao said," devastating earthquake in Sichuan occurred after President Bush and other U.S. leaders in different ways expressed their condolences to us. Bush .president and his wife also went to the victims and the Chinese Embassy to offer condolences, your government and the community also provided generous assistance to us, and yesterday they went to Madame Secretary visits affected areas in Sichuan, all fully reflects the American people's friendly feelings towards the Chinese people .. "" Here, on behalf of Chinese government and people to President Bush to the U.S. Government and people express heartfelt gratitude. "</ P> <P> Hu said," As seen yesterday, Madam Secretary, we are .affected people in resettlement and post-disaster recovery and reconstruction work, very difficult task. But we are determined to have confidence in the international community's support and help of the united struggle, self-improvement, rebuild their homes. "</ P> <P> Rice .Thank welcomed by President Hu Jintao, after which she conveyed Bush's greetings and said: "He is looking forward to a few days to meet you." Rice said he was honored to be able to hit the American people wish to convey hope .disaster recovery and reconstruction as early as possible, people can resume normal life as soon as possible. .</ P>.