Stephen Orlins, president of the National Committee on U.S.-China Relations and a leading American expert on China, is one of the few Americans to have witnessed the evolution of China-U.S. relations. What does he think about the latest developments between the two nations? How should today's decision-makers continue the legacy of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter and his vision of international cooperation? According to Orlins, the recent measures between China and the U.S. highlight both challenges and opportunities.