How they see it - US President Barack Obama's re-election

1. China Daily

The most expensive presidential election in US history has left a social and political divide in the country. If the wounds of political polarisation cannot be mitigated, Obama will not be able to deliver on the promises he made during the presidential campaign. He will have to redouble his efforts if he is to fix the country's ailing economy, create more jobs and bring government spending down. As the leader of the world's sole superpower, Obama is facing formidable challenges on the international front … Despite all the rhetoric he used to bash China in his campaign, he needs to handle US relations with China in a more mature and rational way, now that he is ensconced in the White House. (Beijing)

2. The Washington Post