US President Donald Trump (left) is scheduled to visit China next week as part of an extended trip to Asia. (File photos)WASHINGTON: China's ambassador to Washington said on Monday US President Donald Trump's state visit to Beijing next week was a historic opportunity to boost cooperation between the world's two largest economies, but warned against attempts to "contain" Beijing. "I don't think it will really serve the interests of these countries if their aim is to sort of contain China ... "When people are saying these things about China, they might just look into the mirror...it might be describing themselves." Cui reiterated China's call for Washington to return to talks, while stressing Beijing's willingness to step up pressure on Pyongyang through U.N. sanctions.

Source: Bangkok Post October 30, 2017 17:26 UTC