He says it is important for both China and the United States to work together to help achieve a full recovery of the world economy. He says cooperation in the Asia-Pacific area is crucial.
The Chinese leader is seeking to persuade Americans that his country is an economic partner and not a threat to U.S. power.
Hu met with the U.S.-China Business Council - companies that have business ties to China - after hearing complaints about China's human rights and other policies from some of China's sharpest congressional critics on Capitol Hill.
