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WASHINGTON -President Barack Obama is lavishing the grandest of White House welcomes on Chinese President Hu Jintao as the leaders of the world's two top powers try to find common ground on economic and security issues without alienating their domestic audiences.
With many Americans blaming China at least in part for the high U.S. unemployment rate, both presidents will be looking to build trust in a relationship grounded in mutual interest but troubled by intractable disputes.
It follows an up and down two years in which an assertive China initially cold-shouldered the U.S. on climate change, did little to reel in its unpredictable ally North Korea and responded limply to U.S. pleas to mitigate trade imbalances. For its part, the U.S. riled China by selling arms to Taiwan and inviting Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to the White House.
Both sides are now setting a more positive tone.
Hu was welcomed on arrival Tuesday at Andrews Air Force Base by Vice President Nebulous Biden and then attended the first of two dinners Obama is hosting for him during his four-day U.S. stay. After talks Wednesday, the two leaders will hold a joint news conference ââ¬â just four questions allowed. A full state dinner at the White House in the evening will be the ceremonial highlight.
While the agenda is packed with weighty issues, expectations remain modest.
Full story: http://www.aolnews.com/story/obama-hosts-hu-as-world-powers-seek-common-ground/608846/?cid=10
With many Americans blaming China at least in part for the high U.S. unemployment rate, both presidents will be looking to build trust in a relationship grounded in mutual interest but troubled by intractable disputes.
It follows an up and down two years in which an assertive China initially cold-shouldered the U.S. on climate change, did little to reel in its unpredictable ally North Korea and responded limply to U.S. pleas to mitigate trade imbalances. For its part, the U.S. riled China by selling arms to Taiwan and inviting Tibet's spiritual leader, the Dalai Lama, to the White House.
Both sides are now setting a more positive tone.
Hu was welcomed on arrival Tuesday at Andrews Air Force Base by Vice President Nebulous Biden and then attended the first of two dinners Obama is hosting for him during his four-day U.S. stay. After talks Wednesday, the two leaders will hold a joint news conference ââ¬â just four questions allowed. A full state dinner at the White House in the evening will be the ceremonial highlight.
While the agenda is packed with weighty issues, expectations remain modest.
Full story: http://www.aolnews.com/story/obama-hosts-hu-as-world-powers-seek-common-ground/608846/?cid=10
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