New Chinese ambassador to U.S. acknowledges challenges in relations

Xie Feng says he has come to 'safeguard China's interest'

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Xie Feng, China's new ambassador to the U.S., addresses the media as he arrives at JFK airport in New York on May 23.  © Reuters

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- China's new ambassador to Washington Xie Feng said on Tuesday that he will seek to enhance China-U.S. cooperation, but that relations face serious challenges.

"I have come here to safeguard China's interest. This is my sacred responsibility," Xie told reporters after landing at New York City's John F. Kennedy International Airport.

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