U.S., China face 'biggest challenge' over N. Korea's nuclear standoff
Social affairsFeb 27, 2014
Keeping the Korean Peninsula nuclear free is the "biggest challenge" facing China-U.S. relations in the coming years, the outgoing U.S. ambassador to China said Thursday. "One of the biggest challenges we face is that, President Barack) Obama and Vice President (Joe) Biden and Chinese leaders have talked a lot about, is trying to make sure the Korean Peninsula (is) nuclear free," U.S. Ambassador Gary Locke said at a farewell press conference. Other significant challenges facing the U.S. and Chin