BEIJING, June 2 (Xinhua) -- Chinese Vice Premier Liu Yandong met with U.S. Maryland Governor Larry Hogan here on Monday.

Hailing the stable development of the China-U.S. relations, Liu said the two countries should deepen cooperation and promote the bilateral ties to develop on a sound and stable track.

She highlighted the importance of exchanges and cooperation between localities of the two countries, and called on Maryland to continue to enhance cooperation with the Chinese side in all areas.

Hogan said the state attached high importance to the relations with China and looked forward to more bilateral cooperation. He said Maryland will contribute to a healthy development of the U.S.-China relations.