US lawmakers' visit seen as new window for dialogue

Beijing is displaying sincerity in working on its differences with Washington and in clearing up misunderstandings, analysts said on Wednesday as China made a welcome gesture to an upcoming visit by United States lawmakers.

US Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer announced on Tuesday that he, along with Republican Senator Mike Crapo of Idaho, will lead a bipartisan congressional delegation to China next week, The Associated Press reported.

In response, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said on Wednesday that Beijing welcomes Schumer to lead a bipartisan delegation of senators to China.