President Hu: China, U.S. share responsibility for world economy

Citation:
Title- President Hu: China, U.S. share responsibility for world economy
Source- Xinhua, People daily: China
Date- April 2 ,2008
http://english.peopledaily.com.cn/90001/90776/6385714.html


II. Summary-
The article I chose for my blog was titled "China, U.S. share responsibility for world economy." This article was about China and the Untied States agreeing that it was their responsibility, as prominent members of the global economic system, to share the responsibility of safeguarding health and development of world economy. In the article Chinese President Hu states that joining forces with the U.S. will " boost exchanges and communication, expand strategic mutual trust." China has agreed to make joint efforts with the United States in developing and improving world economy. From this joint effort, China and the United States hope to gain the trust of others which will therefore increase the world economy. In the future not only do these two sides hope to continue strengthening the bilateral Strategic Economic Dialogue but also hope to join other bilateral relations.

III. Reactions-

A) This article relates to the Ap world history theme of the impact of interaction between two major nations. This is clearly an article that shows China and the United States trying to make amends with each other and join powers. This will therefore interact both societies because with this new relationship, may come developments in certain aspects of society.

B)This article was not so much about an issue between these nations, but about resolving an issue. Both China and the United States hold great power, and as a joint force their power will furthermore increase. But, over the years neither side has wanted to agree to the joint power, both standing ground for their own territory. As a resolution to this occurring issue they have decided to join forces, and make one large power, in hopes that they may expand world economic development.

C)The point of the view of this article can be either male or female, and a Chinese newspaper writer. Therefore they are an insider of the story, writing from the view of a proud Chinese citizen.

D)The author's point of view may hold some bias because he or she is from Chinese society. Therefore they would want to speak well of their country and make it seem as though they are working as hard as they can to make amends. The citizen would not want to speak badly of their country because they have pride in it.

E)I feel as though I clearly heard both sides of the story that was presented. Since this article was not so much about resolving an issue but solving one their is not anyone that I feel is missing from the article. Although it would be nice to hear from other countries, seeing how they feel about the unity of China and the United States.

F) Personally I feel that China and the U.S. are making the right decision in joining forces. I feel that the world today needs two strong sides to give its economic state the push it really needs. I think that with this new unity of these two powerful sides will come a whole new world of opportunities for our economy.