Sino-US ties will shape 21st century - Obama

US: US President Barack Obama called for a 21st century defined by broad US-China cooperation as the two countries sought common ground on reviving the global economy and fighting climate change.

China and the United States were due to wrap up in-depth two-day talks on Tuesday after Obama laid out a vision of "cooperation, not confrontation" between the Pacific powers but also nudged China on its human rights record.

"The relationship between the United States and China will shape the 21st century, which makes it as important as any bilateral relationship in the world," Obama said as he inaugurated the dialogue on Monday.

"That reality must underpin our partnership. That is the responsibility we bear," he said.

Washington, Tuesday, AFP