Xi Jinping Kicks off Latin American, U.S. Tours

　　President Xi Jinping left this morning for state visits to three Latin American countries, as well as a meeting with U.S. President Barack Obama.

 

　　Xi Jinping is set to hold talks with Obama in California over major strategic issues of mutual¹ concern.

 

　　Zheng Zeguang is China's Assistant Foreign Minister.

 

　　"China and the United States will continue to promote the communication and cooperation in various fields, including trading, energy, environment protection and culture."

 

　　Issues up for discussion include the Korean Peninsula, Iran's nuclear program, Syria and the global economic recovery.

 

　　Before the summit with President Obama, Xi Jinping will travel to Trinidad and Tobago, Costa Rica and Mexico.

 

　　Li Changhua is China's former ambassador to Costa Rica.

 

　　"We could possibly sign with the related countries some agreements on cooperation in fields like infrastructure² and energy."

 

　　It is Xi Jingping's second overseas trip since taking office earlier this year.

 

　　It will also be the first face-to-face meeting between the two leaders of China and the US since both nations carried out their most recent leadership transitions.

1 mutual   

adj.相互的，彼此的；共同的，共有的

参考例句：

• We must pull together for mutual interest.我们必须为相互的利益而通力合作。
• Mutual interests tied us together.相互的利害关系把我们联系在一起。

2 infrastructure   

n.下部构造，下部组织，基础结构，基础设施

参考例句：

• We should step up the development of infrastructure for research.加强科学基础设施建设。
• We should strengthen cultural infrastructure and boost various types of popular culture.加强文化基础设施建设，发展各类群众文化。