A FLURRY of news stories this week drew attention to changing relations between the United States and China. Google’s decision to withdraw its search engine to Hong Kong continued to cause waves; there was tension in Washington over China’s allegedly overvalued currency and the delayed rise in its domestic demand; and continuing disputes about trade in tyres, steel and other goods.
But as if to offset talk of a deteriorating relationship, China announced it will co-operate at the United Nations in formulating sanctions against Iran, and President Hu Jintao will attend a nuclear security summit in Washington this month. Yesterday, he said that as two major powers in the world, the United States and China face common challenges and share major responsibilities in many areas, including promoting global economic recovery, dealing with international and regional issues, and maintaining world peace. He spoke following a meeting with US president Barack Obama.
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