US is going by a new mantra. We need to wait and see whether this is a new mantra or a mere buzzword.

The relationship between the US and China will shape the 21st Century, President Barack Obama has said, as top officials met in Washington for talks. “Co-operation, not confrontation” was the way forward, he said, with climate change, security and the economy all areas where common ground existed. His comments opened two days of talks at a new forum between the two nations.

The US-China Strategic and Economic Dialogue is expected to focus on working towards economic recovery. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner and Secretary of State Hillary Clinton are co-hosting the talks. China has sent Vice Premier Wang Qishan and State Councillor Dai Bingguo to the forum.

We need to wait and see whether the mantra gets extended to other nations as well.