Interview: New trends in China-US ties

For more insights into China-US relations, we're joined in the studio by Professor Tao Wenzhao, from the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences.

Q1) Welcome to the show, Professor Tao. Tuesday afternoon saw China and the US releasing a joint statement. Has it lived up to the expectations people had before President Obama came to Beijing?

Q2) The two leaders have pledged to apply their joint political might to the world's toughest problems. Do you sense any new trends in China-US ties?