Non-realization of expectations irks US

The US supported China in its reform and opening-up efforts and in joining the World Trade Organization in the hope of making China gradually embrace Western values. US leaders expected reform and opening-up to facilitate political openness, leading to China accepting the US-brand of “democracy”.

That China has blazed a different trail has made the US realize it overestimated its The author is former vice-minister of foreign affairs. Source: chinausfocus.com