Our hearts go out to the hundreds of people whose homes have been endangered by floods and mudslides.

It's funny, when I speak to people they can't believe I'm only 30. It's probably because of all the wrinkles on my face.

I'm somewhat overwhelmed by the microblogging that takes place in China, and the smartphones and all the people that want to take pictures of myself and my family.

I think that there is a concern, a question mark, by people all around the world and governments all around the world, as to what China's intentions are.

I think that people always just assumed that I was a liberal because I came from Southeast Seattle.

China's own recent history proves that when it opens itself, there is nothing its people cannot accomplish. A more open China will lead to a more prosperous and stable China. That's good for China, the United States and, indeed, the entire world.