Jon Huntsman, the new U.S. ambassador to China, tells NPR he is "working very closely" with China regarding Beijing's response to Iran's expanding nuclear and missile programs. He says the next few days and weeks will be very important. China's support is seen as vital to a coordinated international effort on Iran.

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China faces major uncertainties even though it rebounded strongly from the latest financial crisis aided by its huge treasure chest, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Monday.

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While sharing his vision of a more peaceful world with the UN and demanding big Pentagon cuts, Obama has also been lobbying Brazil to buy warplanes from shrinking defense giant Boeing.

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China faces major uncertainties even though it rebounded strongly from the latest financial crisis aided by its huge treasure chest, World Bank President Robert Zoellick said on Monday.

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Despite the global recession, SA's foreign trade with Asia remains robust and China is now the number one export destination after being fifth a year ago.