China Envoy to US: US is one of China's most important partners

The Chinese Ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai, is on the wires now, via Livesquawk, speaking In New York on the US-China trade relationship.

Key Headlines:

 Accusations against China are based on `alternative facts.

The US is one of China's most important partners.

Cites President Xi's message that China won't stop reform and opening.

Adding that China is ready to work with the US on cooperation.