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    November 13, 2011

Obama Says Americans Impatient, Frustrated With China's Economic Reforms

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   [1]US President Barack Obama greets Chinese President Hu Jintao before
   the APEC leaders dinner in Honolulu, November 12, 2011.
   Photo: AP
   US President Barack Obama greets Chinese President Hu Jintao before the
   APEC leaders dinner in Honolulu, November 12, 2011.

   U.S. President Barack Obama told Chinese President Hu Jintao Saturday
   that Americans are becoming increasingly frustrated and impatient at
   the slow pace of change in Beijing economic policy.
   Sitting with the Chinese leader in Honolulu, Hawaii on the eve of an
   annual Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, Obama called
   cooperation with China vital.
   Hu also called for more cooperation and cooperation, adding both
   countries need to respect each other's major concerns and appropriately
   manage sensitive issues.
   During a session with business executives Saturday, Obama listed issues
   ranging from intellectual property protections to the need for further
   steps to allow China's currency to appreciate.

   Some information for this report was provided by AFP.

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