BEIJING -- President Xi Jinping on Tuesday sent a congratulatory message to the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations.

Xi said in his message that he appreciates the NCUSCR's unremitting efforts to promote exchanges and cooperation between China and the United States in various fields, and congratulated this year's gala's esteemed honoree, William E. Ford, chairman and chief executive officer of General Atlantic.

Xi says China-US ties one of world's most important bilateral relations

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China-US ties are one of the world's most important bilateral relations, which bear on the well-being of the two peoples and the future of mankind.

Xi made the remarks in a congratulatory message to the annual Gala Dinner of the National Committee on US-China Relations.

Xi says China, US should serve as boost to each other's development

President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that China and the United States should serve as a boost to each other's development rather than a hindrance, and China is willing to work with the United States as partners and friends.