But Filipinos also share positive views of China and its leader, President Xi Jinping

China's five-year plans provide a purpose and focus, and any developing country needs such plans to have a long-term future

"We believe as a united Iowa agricultural delegation, we can find opportunities that are beneficial to both China and Iowa," Reynolds said

Some of China's practices are also worth learning, such as how it trains its officials

"Now I often accompany Hefei officials to South Korea for business recruitment and students for educational exchanges," Cho said