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WASHINGTON, Feb. 6-- Chinese Ambassador to the United States Cui Tiankai on Wednesday called for more cooperation between China and the United States as their diplomatic ties reached its 40th anniversary. Addressing a reception for the anniversary of China-U.S. diplomatic relations and the Chinese New Year at the Chinese embassy, Cui said history has proven that cooperation serves the interest of both countries. "The past 40 years have proved that cooperation is in the interests of both countries while confrontation hurts both," Cui said, adding "there is no better option for us than cooperation." Cui said cooperation is not only essential for both countries but for the world, adding that overcoming the global financial crisis and finding a political solution to the situation on the Korean Peninsula are two success stories where the two countries worked side by side. "New global challenges keep coming up. More than ever before, the world needs China and the U.S. to work together," Cui said. Acknowledging the differences between China and the United States, Cui said both countries "need to properly handle differences." "We need to respect each other's independent choice of social systems and paths of development, and accommodate each other's core interests and concerns," Cui said, adding that "whether on economic or security issues, we can always find a way out if we address the differences with candor and good faith, based on mutual respect and common interest." | 
