Counter-terror measures to help bring Beijing, Washington closer

The Obama administration's counter-terrorism reforms will bring Beijing and Washington closer, as China is playing a bigger role in the global war against terrorists, Chinese experts have said.

US President Barack Obama was set to announce new measures Tuesday (local time 4 pm) to strengthen airline security after a botched Christmas Day bombing attempt on a passenger airline.

Amid growing criticism over his anti-terrorism strategies, both domestically and from US allies, Obama is expected to outline a series of changes in anti-terrorism programs.