Top Chinese legislator Wu Bangguo also met with Leuthard on Friday. He said China and Switzerland share broad common interests and that enhancing bilateral ties is the common desire of the two peoples.
Wu, chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress, the country's top legislature, said the Chinese and Swiss economies are complementary and have great potential for cooperation.
He expressed hope the two nations can explore new ways to better combine Swiss technology with the Chinese market.
Leuthard congratulated China on its rapid development and said she is deeply impressed by China's successful hosting of the Shanghai World Expo.
Leuthard also conveyed her nation's condolences to President Hu Jintao over the series of natural disasters China has suffered recently.
Leuthard also said Switzerland will stick to the one-China policy.
In China for a working visit, Leuthard also said the two states should boost cooperation in finance, education, culture, environmental protection, tourism and in international affairs.
Wu Bangguo (R), chairman of the Standing Committee of China's National People's Congress (NPC), meets with Doris Leuthard, president of the Swiss Confederation and head of the Federal Department of Economic Affairs, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Aug. 13, 2010. (Xinhua/Ju Peng)