On the one hand, Japan realizes relations between the two countries should not proceed in their current state; on the other, some Japanese choose not to give up their incorrect view of history.

China-EU relations are less complicated. When the EU negotiates with China on economic issues, it isn't clouded by the Taiwan question or security fears.

The statement shows that the talks have got a clearer focus and are drawing closer to the actual actions.

China isn't interested in making relations any more complicated than they already are. China isn't trying to challenge America's No. 1 status in the world.

I always think that reforms and turning China into a free country is a long and tortuous process. Despite this, in a totalitarian state, the fight for freedom comes from the accumulative efforts of the people; without such efforts, very little will happen.

I cannot reconcile monitoring certain people for no reason other than their religion with the freedom of religion we have here in America.