[China] must maintain a close relationship with the United States if its modernization efforts are to succeed, ... Indeed, a cooperative partnership with Washington is of primary importance to Beijing.

beset by more profound differences than any other bilateral relationship between major powers in the world today.

Although China and United States are competitors, China and the United States are indeed partners in trade,

It is unjustifiable for the United States to accuse China of inadequacy in its battle against piracy.

There was a large displacement of Louisiana natives throughout the United States after Hurricane Katrina. If we succeed in launching a national chain, maybe we can at least bring a little taste of home closer to them.

China is constantly reinventing itself and so is the United States.