When the world was primarily concerned with the spread of communism, many eyes looked to Asia, where the Soviet Union and China loomed as the main “red” countries of the world.

But now the Cold War is over, and less attention is placed on the communist threat.

Our foreign policy is now more concerned with certain countries — like North Korea and Iraq — that may cause regional tensions.

Although the United States is concerned about the Chinese government and its human rights violations, diplomatic relations are necessary.

Also, formerly communist Russia is important to us, because we would like to see a democracy grow and maintained there.

On Monday, the leaders of the two countries met, in part to resolve centuries of border disputes. Now, the two agreed to create a map marking a clear 2,800-mile borderline.

Past problems may have been addressed, but there is more to the summit than a line on a map.

Some may be skeptical of a meeting of two nations that pretty much encapsulate a majority of the Asian continent.

Geopolitical concerns of communist and former communist make also make parts of the world nervous.

But it seems as if China is making a move toward better diplomatic relations outside its own borders. President Jiang just arrived home from the United States. Now, Russia is visiting.

It is wise for the major world powers to be diplomatic and on speaking terms.

While China is making friendly strides away from home, Jiang and other Chinese officials should focus the same scale of attention on their own country.