Following the video is the full text of the joint closing remarks to the third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog (S&ED) by Secretary of State Clinton, Secretary of Treasury Timothy Geithner, Chinese Vice Premier Wang Qishan, and Chinese State Councilor Dai Bingguo. I have highlighted where the leaders mentioned specific areas of progress. … [Read more...] about Full Text of the Third U.S.-China Strategic and Economic Dialog Closing Remarks
Archives for May 2011
Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds
Few weeks ago, a China Daily reporter contacted this blog for leads on foreigners working with China in Sichuan's reconstruction. As you know, tomorrow is the three year anniversary of the May 12, 2008 earthquake; I have been looking for reports in the last few days on this topic. The story that brought tears to my eyes was about a mother saving the life of her infant … [Read more...] about Three years after quake, Sichuan rebuilds
100,000 Strong Initiative taking baby steps
In the current Strategic and Economic Dialog between U.S. and China, Secretary Clinton reiterated the importance of the 100,000 Strong Initiative. According to the Institute of International Education, there are ten times more Chinese students studying in the U.S. than the other way around. The initiative is to raise the number of Americans studying in China to 100,000 in … [Read more...] about 100,000 Strong Initiative taking baby steps
Russia Today: Gadhafi wanted gold for oil, not printed money
According to the below Russia Today segment, Gadhafi was trying to mobilize the oil-exporting nations to accept only gold dinars as payment - not printed money. … [Read more...] about Russia Today: Gadhafi wanted gold for oil, not printed money