China must assume the responsibilities of being a 21st-century world power, rather than basing policies on its own self-interest, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said Friday.
In a firm but optimistic speech at the State Department, Clinton praised improved ties with China, stressing the Obama administration wanted a "positive, cooperative and comprehensive" relationship.
She acknowledged the relationship is at a "critical juncture," noting many tensions remain on economic and security issues, which are certain to feature prominently when President Barack Obama hosts Chinese President Hu Jintao for a state visit in Washington next week.
"You cannot build a relationship on aspirations alone," she said, "It is up to both of us to more consistently translate positive words into effective cooperation."
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@ daniel, de rien. This world deserve better. But until a poor man can stand up for his fellow man, posting here is all most of us can do and hope someone get it. Anything more, u and i will get killed by the rich folks. U wont even make the news because they control whose death should be reported and how. That's how its been, that's justice is far.
Crazy! America the crazy. a place where there is never too much drama and i do mean never
Kick Iran's butt from the face of the earth together with China.