"To develop further China-California cooperation, we need to further strengthen the role of the existing intergovernmental mechanisms to provide a more effective platform for business communities to engage in cooperation," Zhang suggested.

"We need to explore more opportunities to unleash the potentials for cooperation in different areas where we have respective strength and advantages," he added.

The two countries also need to promote more dialogues and mutual learning between different cultures and civilizations by encouraging more people-to-people exchanges, the diplomat said.

"We believe that with our joint efforts and unwavering commitments, we will be able to find ways to overcome the current difficulties and bring China-U.S. relations back to a normal and healthy track," Zhang said.

The annual forum is a signature event within the framework of the China Provinces and U.S. California Joint Working Group on Trade and Investment Cooperation.

More than 70 companies from eight Chinese provincial regions participated in the forum, which features topics including clean energy, cross-border e-commerce, investment, manufacturing and innovation.

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