'China bashing' a political game

Anti-Beijing remarks a reality of US presidential elections, politician says

United States politician Rick Larsen said he hopes China understands that the so-called "China-bashing" in the presidential campaign is simply a reality of elections - a political process that is important in the US.

Both President Barack Obama and Governor Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential candidate, have talked tough on China during their campaigns, accusing China of unfair trade practices and stealing American jobs.