The Hill – Carola McGiffert
“The US-China strategic relationship is at a critical juncture. From tensions rising over accusations of Chinese cyber hacking and expansion in the South China Sea, as well as growing challenges for US companies doing business in China, the trend lines are exceedingly complex – and dangerous… And we all – from the administration to members of Congress to the American people – must proactively seek opportunities for collaboration…That is why President Obama, during Xi’s visit, announced the 1 Million Strong initiative to increase fivefold the number of US K-12 students studying Mandarin…The more U.S. students learn Mandarin, the greater their understanding of Chinese culture, history and institutions, and the better prepared they – our future leaders – will be to work constructively with their Chinese counterparts to ensure U.S. interests are achieved.”(more)