摘要
On December 17, 2014, US President Barack Obama and Cuban President Raul Castro delivered speeches announcing that the two countries will hold negotiations on the resumption of bilateral diplomatic relations. The speeches mark the beginning of a process for the normalization of relations between the US and Cuba. The US and Cuba have varied motives and intentions for improving bi- lateral relations, yet this improvement is undoubtedly a "win-win" outcome. More importantly, the improved US-Cuba relations will have significant bearing on the US-Latin American relations, China-Cuba relations, as well as the future of Cuba.