That strategy, which could prove politically unpopular at home,appears modelled on the back channel talks which sought to build goodwill with China by finding potential areas of collaboration.

• 这种策略似乎是在秘密谈判时形成的，通过找出双方可以合作的领域来向中国表达善意，可这策略在美国国内可能不会获得政治支持。