Citing the strategic importance of the relationship between the United States and China, the US government has a strong desire to learn Mandarin.
From the response to China's promotional video played in New York's Times Square just days ago, to the aircraft carriers the United States recently sent to the western Pacific, Chinese bloggers have many questions to ask the US, where President Hu Jintao is paying a state visit.
US President Barack Obama's nine-year-old daughter, Sasha, wanted to test her Chinese skills this week while Chinese President Hu Jintao was in town.
First Lady Michelle Obama encouraged more American students to study in China to improve ties between the two countries at a Howard University Forum on Wednesday.
Look, look, and look for a friend,And you find a friend;Salute and shake hands,'Cause you are my friend...
Lu Xinyu has been soaking up American culture all his life: his favorite music is hip-hop, he is an avid NBA fan, he regularly eats at McDonald's and his "look" is baggy pants and hooded tops.