US-China Summit - The Status of the Global Balance of Power

President Hu Jinato's visit to the US is significant as it relates to the shifting global balance of power in South Asia, the Middle East, as well as the Pacific realm. The visit is taking place shortly after US Congress ratified the New START treaty with Russia. On the other hand, US-China relations have remained stressed throughout last year, especially military to military affairs. The agenda for the summit includes global trade imbalances, currency valuation, Iran's nuclear program, global climate change, clean energy and North Korea. This article examines the status of US-China relations and its impact on the global balance of power.

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