Comment on "Real work begins after fruitful talks" (China Daily, April 15)

China's new leadership is off to a good start. The US needs to appreciate China's sincerity in maintaining a stable and peaceful environment, both inside and outside the country, and for continuing to develop itself and helping the rest of the world to do so. But China needs to understand the practical concerns and considerations of power balance in the region and worldwide in relation to its own interests.

Icwu, on China Daily website

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(China Daily 04/18/2013 page9)