New Year Day 2019
Forty years ago, Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and I normalized diplomatic relations between the People\u2019s Republic of China and the United States, putting an end to three decades of hostility. This led to an era distinguished by peace in East Asia and the Pacific region. China\u2019s spectacular economic growth , in conjunction with its continuing integration with the much larger U.S. economy, has enabled the two countries to become engines of global prosperity. Scientific and cultural exchanges have blossomed, and the United States has since become the top foreign destination for Chinese scholars and tourists. The 40th anniversary of this relationship is a testament to the ability of countries with different histories, cultures and political systems to work together for the greater good. Yet, today, this critical relationship is in jeopardy. Jimmy Carter\n\n\u2018No matter what our differences, most of us want the same thing,\u2019\u2019 the 69-year-old Massachusetts Democrat said in a video that highlights her family\u2019s history in Oklahoma. \u2018\u2018To be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules and take care of the people we love. That\u2019s what I\u2019m fighting for and that\u2019s why today I\u2019m launching an exploratory committee for president.\u2019\u2019Elizabeth Warren