On the eve of his maiden trip to Beijing as the US President, Barack Obama has sought to deepen America's strategic and economic dialogue with China and improve military communications between the two countries. In a major policy speech on Asia at the Suntory Hall in Tokyo, Obama said the US does not seek to contain China and on the contrary, the rise of a strong, prosperous China can be a source of strength for the community of nations.However, the US President skipped making any reference to Tibet. About his visit to China, Obama said that in Beijing and beyond, both the US and China will work to deepen its Strategic and Economic Dialogue, and improve communication between militaries. However, he warned that the US will never waver in speaking up for the fundamental values which includes respect for the religion and cultures of all people. The US has also ruled out lifting of any sanctions on Myanmar, saying they would remain till the military regime takes concrete steps towards restoration of democracy and release opposition leader AungSan Suu Kyi along with other political prisoners. Obama said the US supports a Myanmar that is unified, peaceful, prosperous and democratic. The US had recently announced the US policy to engage the military junta in a dialogue, a marked departure from the past wherein the US slapped sanctions on Myanmar for its inability to restore democracy and protect human rights. So far, it has held two rounds of talks with the junta, which Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has termed as successful and productive.