HOUSTON, May 12 (Xinhua) -- Chinese enterprises should serve as a "bridge" to promote China-U.S. dialogue, Deputy Chinese Consul General in Houston Liu Hongmei said here Friday.

Delivering a speech at an event organized by the China General Chamber of Commerce-USA (CGCC) in the city of the U.S. state of Texas Friday night, Liu expressed the hope that Chinese companies will become a bridge for China-U.S. dialogue by strengthening communication and exchanges with U.S. partners.

Liu also said the trade deficit between the United States and China is a result of international division of labor and cost competitiveness. "Imbalance doesn't mean unfair," Liu said.

Founded in 2005, the CGCC has been recognized as the largest and most influential non-profit organization representing Chinese enterprises in the United States. Its members consist of around 1,500 Chinese and U.S. companies.