"Though she has mainly focused on African issues and lacks experience on China, she is very capable and smart, and will learn quickly," said Li, who used to work alongside Rice at the Brookings Institution.

Donilon, who has worked extensively with China in his current post, doesn't have traditional diplomatic experience, Li said.

"Also as a low-profile person, he may be better at advising the president," he said.

Questions:

1. Who might become secretary of State if Barack Obama is re-elected?

2. Why?

3. Who holds that position now?

Answers:

1. John Kerry.

2. He will easily get the confirmation in Congress. And Kerry's good relations with Congress will also make President Obama's job easier in the next term.

3. Hillary Clinton

About the broadcaster:

Nelly Min is an editor at China Daily with more than 10 years of experience as a newspaper editor and photographer. She has worked at major newspapers in the U.S., including the Los Angeles Times and the Detroit Free Press. She is also fluent in Korean.

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