Tangible steps urged to strengthen ties

The door to a fresh start was opened on Wednesday, which not only witnessed the first China-U.S. heads-of-state phone conversation of the new year, but also celebrated Start of Spring, the first of the 24 solar terms on the Chinese calendar.

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• Shanghai lights up Times Square with unique greeting
• China shares market opportunities with global firms
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