US President Obama Supports Rise of 'Strong' China

World | November 14, 2009, Saturday // 17:04
US President Obama Supports Rise of 'Strong' China: US President Obama Supports Rise of 'Strong' China "The rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations," Obama said in a speech in Japan's capital, Tokyo. Photo by BGNES

President Barack Obama says the US "does not seek to contain" China's rise as a big player on the world stage.

"The rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations," Obama said in a speech in Japan's capital, Tokyo.

Better US ties with Beijing do not mean a weakening of relations with US allies in the region, he said.

Describing himself as the first "Pacific" US president, he said the US was committed to the area's security.

Obama is now in Singapore, where he is to attend an Asia-Pacific economic summit, the BBC reported.

His trade representative Ron Kirk, who is already at the Apec meeting, says the US wants barriers to trade and investment removed to promote an open global trade system.

Obama will round off his week-long Asian tour with stops in China and South Korea.

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