Man in the News: Barack Obama
- Source: Xinhua
- [22:49 November 15 2009]
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WHAT DO CHINESE PEOPLE THINK ABOUT OBAMA?
The US president's upcoming visit to China slated for Nov. 15-18 would be warmly welcomed by the Chinese government, but he may face an audience both as enthusiastic and as divided as any he has faced at home.
On the Internet, the Chinese netizens have already prepared numerous questions for the US president, ranging from "Do you think the US could lead the world out of the economic recession?" to "Do you have a Facebook account? May I add you as a friend?"
As the first African-American US president, Obama was especially popular among Chinese young people, who regarded him as an example of American dream.
"I think he is nice and has excellent oratory skills...Most of my classmates like him," said Wang Yu, an 18-year-old senior middle school student.
"He is the first black president in US history...I think he has achieved something really remarkable," added Wang, who is now busy preparing for his college entrance examination.
Gong Chengtao, a senior accountant, said the issue he is most concerned about is how to protect Chinese people's assets in the United States.
"I think we should raise this issue before Obama, because China has suffered great losses in this regard...After years of hard work, we don't want to lose our money."
"Also, the United States should stop its trade protection measures against China and efforts should be made to prevent trade wars between the two countries," he said.
"Sorry, I don't really care about it," Li Ying, a 29-year-old freelancer in Beijing, said with an apologetic smile when asked how she viewed the US president and his upcoming visit.
"His visit is important of course...but I am busy trying to make my ends meet and taking care of my family...I just don't have time to pay any attention to it."
