President Obamas To-Do List for His Visit to China

The transcript covers a discussion with Kissinger on the U.S. reestablishing its focus on Asia amid global events. The President's upcoming trip to Asia is highlighted as crucial for demonstrating leadership post-elections and addressing U.S.-China relations, including military cooperation and a potential investment treaty. Cybersecurity and trade secret theft are identified as key issues. The impact of recent election losses on the President's negotiating power is also discussed.

What is the primary reason for the President's trip to Asia, according to the first section?

• To visit tourist attractions

• To focus on Middle Eastern issues

• To demonstrate strong leadership in Asia

• To address domestic economic concerns

What are the two countries aiming to improve in their relationship, as mentioned in the second section?

• Trade agreements

• Tourism policies

• Cultural exchanges

• Military cooperation

Which shared concern is highlighted in the second section as a focus for U.S.-China cooperation?

• Climate change

• Space exploration

• Islamic radicalism

• Nuclear disarmament

What is a major issue the President is expected to address in Beijing, as discussed in the final section?

• Healthcare reform

• Cybersecurity

• Education policy

• Climate change

How does the President's recent political loss affect his international negotiations, according to the final section?

• It weakens his negotiating power

• It has no effect

• It strengthens his position

• It makes him more popular abroad