From Asia Times
''The Chinese government is no longer shy about directly addressing criticisms and disagreements with American policy - even while hosting the American secretary of state. Of course, the meeting also had the usual diplomatic platitudes, with calls for increased "cooperation" and "convergent interests".
For those reading between the lines it is important to note that a planned meeting between secretary Clinton and China's leader-in-waiting Xi Jinping was canceled at the last minute for "unexpected scheduling reasons". Chinese appeals to refrain from "unnecessary speculation" over the cancelation only added to the intrigue. In a land where symbolism is at the heart of politics, Xi's snub of Clinton is extremely relevant.''
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