On February 26th, Assistant Minister of Commerce Tang Wenhong met with Christopher Smith, Global Vice President and Chief Government Affairs Officer of Ford Motor Corporation in Beijing. Tang Wenhong stated that economic and trade cooperation between China and the United States is a stabilizing force in bilateral relations, and is of great significance in promoting the sustained and healthy development of the two countries' economies and promoting global economic prosperity and stability. China is steadfastly promoting high-level opening up and welcomes Ford to continue to deeply cultivate the Chinese market and share development opportunities in China.