expedient

[bingbing]

And similar concerns are being voiced today. Yet China is dealing with its growth excesses on its own terms - not on terms that would be politically expedient for the West. A currency-driven solution works best in a market-based economy.

Also from an article.

To me, the word "expedient"is not often used.Could you tell me how native speakers will use it? Maybe some examples will suffice my needs.

Thanks again for your time!!

 

[RonBee]

Examples:

• The Russian government has decided it is expedient to continue co-operation with international financial organisations.
  
  It is not expedient in the near future to speak about the withdrawal of the troops from Chechnya; the troops will not be withdrawn.
  
  http://www.bartleby.com/61/44/E0284400.html
  http://www.thefreedictionary.com/expedient