• Obama is left with no choice but to reassure Beijing on many core issues because the fact
remains that China is the single largest lender to the US and the only country capable of
challenging the United States status as a world superpower.

• Obama has struck a mollifying note with China. He said the US does not seek to contain
China, in fact it's growth of a strong and prosperous china will only be a source of strength for
the community of nations.

• He said the US will not agree on all issues with china and will continue to uphold the
fundamental values which include respect for religion and cultures of all people.

• Obama took care not to meet the Dalai Lama who China condemns as a Chinese separatist
anytime close to his visit to Shanghai.

• Obama has accused China of manipulating its currency but later on this accusation was
withdrawn saying that China was not indulging in any such manipulations to increase it's exports.

• Obama has already acknowledged China's growth by making the G-20 instead of the G-8 the
main forum for global economic issues.

• He spoke in criticism against Internet censorship to students in Shanghai and supported
freedom of expression and political participation.

• On his 2009 visit to China Obama looked for concessions on climate, currency, trade and
human rights but all he got was a bland statement promising no firm commitments without any mention
of internet censorship or Tibet.

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