WASHINGTON, May 9 (Xinhua) -- U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said on Monday that the United States does not see China's growth as a threat and wants to seek greater trust to work together with China on global issues.

Addressing the opening session of the third round of China-U.S. Strategic and Economic Dialogue in Washington, Clinton said both sides have much to gain from cooperation than conflict.

The two-day high level dialogue gathered Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councilor Dai Bingguo, and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Treasure Secretary Timothy Geithner from the U.S. side.

Both sides are expected to exchange opinions on overall, strategic and long-standing issues in the development of China-U.S. relations, as well as international and regional issues of common concern, in order to enhance understanding, strengthen mutual trust and step up cooperation.