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Obama Calls for Era of Cooperation With China

By Kevin Spak, Newser Staff

Posted Jul 27, 2009 9:21 AM CDT

(Newser) – President Obama opened bilateral talks with China today with a friendly speech, saying the US-China relationship would “shape the 21st century” and highlighting areas in which the nations have common interests, like nuclear proliferation, terrorism, and the global economy. He also touched on climate change, noting that the US and China are the world’s top energy consumers. “Common sense calls upon us to act,” he said.

He skimmed over the differences between the countries, saying, “Support for human rights and human dignity is ingrained in America,” but adding, “These are not things that we seek to impose—this is who we are.” He also gently touched on the Darfur issue, calling for a “renewed push to end the suffering” there. China has been criticized for supporting the Sudanese government.

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kokuaguy

Jul 27, 2009 11:32 AM CDT

It's obvious why many here have a dim view of you, Timmie. That doesn't mean you're wrong all the time. But when you want to push buttons and piss people off, you are definitely a candidate for the newser Hall of Fame. I hasten to add however, that with your new avatar I've noticed some definite improvements. : ^) Now, I wish I could say the same for ClearSight. I liked his old avatar a LOT better.

Mr.C

Jul 27, 2009 6:41 AM CDT

IF YOU CAN'T BEAT 'EM, JOIN 'EM!

northeast

Jul 27, 2009 5:29 AM CDT

Do you want a job working in a mercury refining plant? Not many other Americans do either. But cheer up! Once Daewoo and the other Chinese auto companies hit the States, they'll need to build, staff, and maintain auto plants.

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