Courtesy demands reciprocity and this is essential in relations between countries.

The US and Japan want more participants in their alliance to increase influence in the Asia-Pacific region, which reflects a Cold-War mentality.

His speech at the Boeing aircraft plant has delivered a very important message to the American people. The Chinese Government and enterprises are very sincere about business co-operation with the United States .

Stronger ties between China and Nigeria are long overdue. Many Chinese do business there and contribute a lot to the regional development.