8. 夯實戰略互信基礎

構建中美新型大國關系就像建造一座大廈，首先要夯實戰略互信基礎。
Building a new model of major power relationship between China and US is like constructing a high-rise mansion, the first step is to boost the strategic mutual trust.

構建中美新型大國關系大廈需要不斷添磚加瓦。中美兩國擁有廣泛共同利益，對世界和地區和平、穩定、繁榮都肩負重要責任。兩國應該合作、可以合作的領域很多。
Building a new model of major power relationship between China and US needs contributions from both sides. China and the United States share broad common interests and important common responsibilities in global and regional peace, stability and prosperity. There are many areas where the two countries should and can cooperate.

——2014年9月，在人民大會堂會見美國總統國家安全事務助理賴斯