by BI Yantao, China
Why is the U.S. president-elect Barack Obama so popuar among the Chinese people?
In addition to Obama's age and personality, his African descent is the major reason, as far as I can see. For many of the Chinese people, it is a miracle for a man of African descent to rise to the presidency of the United States of America, the unparalleled superpower in the world.
It is both an inspiration and comfort for the Chinese people, who are struggling for success, painstakingly but mostly in vain.
Obama's success is to greatly enhance the soft power of America, from the perspective of international communication.
Congratulations to Mr. Barack Obama!
