US urged to enhance ties during talks

Beijing opposes Washington's interference in its internal affairs and national interests

After key diplomatic talks on Monday, Beijing has urged Washington to adopt a proper approach toward China-US cooperation, saying that it is untenable to see the US damaging Chinese interests while also seeking collaboration.

Vice-Foreign Minister Xie Feng spoke to reporters after his talks with visiting US Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman on Monday in Tianjin.

During the talks, Xie criticized the concept of China as an "imagined enemy", attempts to bring China down, and comments defining ties with China as "competitive, collaborative and adversarial".