The ongoing visit by UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon to China presents a good opportunity for China and the United Nations to cement their time-honored relationship.

Both sides need to work closer, as China is willing to fulfill what it has committed to in international affairs as a responsible member of the global community.

This is Ban's first visit to China after the country concluded a leadership transition in March. It is important that the UN chief and China's new leaders compare notes on issues of mutual concern both in the realms of China-UN relations and beyond.