U.S. seeks China's aid in Darfur

Members of the U.S. House of Representatives wrote a letter to Chinese leader Hu Jintao today to seek his assistance in Darfur. They believe that he has a "significant influence" over the Sudan government, and that it is neccessary for keeping the peace that he use this influence. China is Sudan's most important ally in the United Nations, and many believe that only China has enough influence to peacefully end the conflict between Darfur and Sudan. I am not sure if China has yet to respond to this request. This could potentially be an important situation for U.S. China relations. If China helps the U.S. in this situation, it could pave the way for future alliances or cooperation between the two nations. To read more about this story go to http://abcnews.go.com/Politics/wireStory?id=4279016