China isn't interested in making relations any more complicated than they already are. China isn't trying to challenge America's No. 1 status in the world.

On the one hand, Japan realizes relations between the two countries should not proceed in their current state; on the other, some Japanese choose not to give up their incorrect view of history.

China-EU relations are less complicated. When the EU negotiates with China on economic issues, it isn't clouded by the Taiwan question or security fears.

The statement shows that the talks have got a clearer focus and are drawing closer to the actual actions.

We're trying to stabilize these folks' lives and not put them in even more transition. The challenge really is (that) there's a goal to have these families in some sort of housing within a week.

It's been quite a challenge, but I'm trying to cover all of the bases. Normally, my wife handles the stage direction and I take care of the musical direction, but I am doing it all this time.