Reuters reports on developments in relations between the administrations of Presidents Hu and Obama:
U.S. President Barack Obama spoke with Chinese President Hu Jintao on Wednesday about global economic issues, concerns over North Korea and the issue of militants in Pakistan, the White House said in a statement.
“President Obama spoke with Chinese President Hu this morning and discussed ways to enhance cooperation on the global economy and health issues,” the statement said, without giving further details.
“President Obama described to President Hu his concerns over recent actions by North Korea and threats to Pakistan by militant extremists and terrorists.”
The White House statement made no mention of a recent standoff in the Yellow Sea between a U.S. Navy surveillance ship and two Chinese fishing vessels. Earlier on Wednesday China said it was “concerned” about the incident and accused the U.S. vessel of contravening international laws.
