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William R. Kenan Professor of Government Cheng Li was interviewed by Beijing Review, China's only English language weekly news magazine, following Chinese President Hu Jintao's recent visit to the United States. Li discussed the significance of Hu's visit, stressing that the "… visit should not be judged in terms of whether or not the two countries have reached some specific agreements… but instead should be understood from a long-term strategic perspective." Li noted that "Presidents Hu and Bush had a candid and mutually respectful discussion on a broad range of issues" and that Hu enjoyed "extensive contacts" with business and political leaders – key elements of a successful visit. Li concluded, "President Hu has accomplished his goal." Full text of the article is available at http://www.bjreview.com.cn/06-18-e/w-2.htm

Li also contributed an article to Foreign Policy magazine titled "The Leadership Learning Curve." In the article Li disputes a "…wave of pessimistic thinking about China." Citing the fast-paced growth of China's economy, the first peaceful political succession of the Communist Party and the manner in which Chinese officials confronted the 2003 SARS epidemic, Li states, "Time and again the Chinese leadership has proven the skeptics wrong." Noting that "A pessimist's dark side can be an optimist's bright opportunity," Li closes by stating that "China's future has rarely looked so bright." A summary of the article is available at http://www.foreignpolicy.com/story/cms.php?story_id=3433 for subscribers.

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