Obama warns of strains unless US, China balance growth

Nov 9th, 2009 - Reuters

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WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - The United States sees China as a vital partner and competitor, but the two countries need to address economic imbalances or risk "enormous strains" on their relationship, President Barack Obama said on Monday.

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