Our "shared history" with communist China

To “better ensure that the United States and China make the most of this exciting time in our shared history,” Secretary of State Clinton launched a “U.S.-China Consultation on People-to-People Exchange” in Beijing.

It’s part of a commitment to “expanding citizens' engagement between our countries,” it will be coordinated by an Under Secretary of State, and will help us “tap in to the challenge of our people, their creative and innovation, and their ability to forge lasting relationships that build trust and understanding.”