Discussions between top American and Chinese air traffic control officials significantly advanced in further cooperation on vital aviation issues between the US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and the General Administration of Civil Aviation of China (CAAC).

According to CAAC, two sides examined ways to meet increasing Chinese airspace demands and improve air traffic control safety and efficiency, as well as increase cooperation on the capacity and efficiency at China's busiest airports. The two sides also agreed to advance general aviation in China.

CAAC and FAA signed cooperation agreement in February. China's air traffic has grown 15 percent on average annually since 1978.