Cameron Promoting Trade with China
In Beijing, Prime Minister David Cameron called for a closer relationship between China and the United Kingdom.
In Beijing, Prime Minister David Cameron called for a closer relationship between China and the United Kingdom.
From Europe to Russia to China, countries fiercely criticize the American Federal Reserve for its expansionary policy.
Several incidents in recent months cast doubt upon China’s self proclaimed “peaceful rise” on the world stage.
In Iran and the Sudan, Chinese companies disregard sanctions to buy oil.
Rumor has it that the pro-business, anti-corruption Xi Jinping will succeed Hu Jintao as president of China in 2013.
Although Brazil, Russia, India and China would represent a formidable force on the world stage, they are unlikely to cooperate.
Despite American pressure and possible sanctions, China is unlikely to agree to appreciate its currency any time soon.
If India intends to counter Chinese influence extending into Central Asia, it has to find a partner in Russia.
The Chinese premier predicts that a steep renminbi appreciation will “bring disaster to China,” foreboding further discord with Western countries.
China and India are competing for influence across the Indian Ocean, each building bases on small islets and atolls.
The premier talked about the world economy, Chinese relations with the United States and the future of political reform in China.
Although China is ahead of India, the latter can improve its relations with Africa through language and culture.
Premier Wen Jiabao assured the United Nations that China is committed to peace and development and will “never” seek hegemony.
India’s foreign policy will have become more pragmatic if the country is to act as a counterbalance to China’s ascend.
Will a Chinese “culture of excess” ultimately undermine a seemingly unshakable economic success story?