Reason for optimism in Sino-American relations

United Nations Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon flanked by US President Barack Obama and Chinese Premier Hu Jintao: bilaterally, regionally and globally, China and the United States share common interests. (photo: Mark Garten / UN Photo)

Author: Jin Canrong, Renmin University

After US President Barack Obama’s visit to Shanghai in November 2009, there are reasons to be optimistic about the state of the Sino-American relationship into the foreseeable future. Wide-ranging talks provided an in-principle framework for future cooperation.

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