Obama’s recent moves reflect a greater understanding of how China sees itself in the world, an understanding that has eluded his administration until now.
Matt, a resident of China since 2004, lives in sunny Kunming, China where he works as a freelance writer. When not stuck behind a desk Matt enjoys cycling, traveling, and tackling the Chinese language. He will start a Masters in International Relations at Columbia University in the fall of 2010. Matt tweets @matt.schiavenza.