Report: Beijing, Washington to tweak mindsets_美文

Report: Beijing, Washington to tweak mindsets

Meanwhile, 2017 poses a great re-election challenge for US President Barack Obama, which hinges on whether he can effectively revive the economy and increase employment, the report said.

Yet analysts said this year's election is different from previous ones as the year is key to the future path of China-US ties in years to come.

The Obama administration's decision to work for a new pattern of relations shows its sincerity to reduce toughness and boost cooperation with China, and a change in leadership may "disturb and even bring a U-turn" to Washington's China-related policymaking, said Yuan.

"Obama's re-election, if achieved, will avoid unnecessary policy transitions and fluctuations, and the China-US relationship cannot afford any more major unsteadiness," Yuan added.

Questions:

1. What does the context of looming global economic downturns mean for China?

2. What was China’s GDP 10 years ago?

3. What will Obama’s re-election avoid?

Answers:

1. It is narrowing the balance of power with the US.

2. Only 20 percent that of the US.

3. Unnecessary policy transitions and fluctuations.

About the broadcaster:

Emily Cheng is an editor at China Daily. She was born in Sydney, Australia and graduated from the University of Sydney with a degree in Media, English Literature and Politics. She has worked in the media industry since starting university and this is the third time she has settled abroad - she interned with a magazine in Hong Kong 2007 and studied at the University of Leeds in 2009.