CNBC reports that Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi said that the U.S. should reduce its “interference” in China’s domestic affairs and development in order to improve relations between the two countries.

Wang also emphasized his hope for cooperation, while pointing out ways in which the U.S. could change its approach.

“The most urgent task at the moment is that both sides should work together and remove all kinds of interference, to achieve a smooth transition of China-U.S. relations,” Wang said.

“In the next phase of China-U.S. relations, (we should) strive to restart dialogue, return to the right track and rebuild mutual trust,” he said, noting any action should be of “mutual benefit” to both sides.