1. End of Year Calendar
- 6/1 (today) - Complete:
- US/China Relations Options Graphic Organizer,
- Preparing to Debate packet
- Final Exam Review Questions (if completed above)
- 6/3 (Friday) - Complete:
- US/China Relations Options Graphic Organizer,
- Preparing to Debate packet
- Final Exam Review Sheet
- 6/7 (Tuesday)
- US/China Relations Debate
- Go over Final Exam Review
- 6/13 (Monday)
2. Ozone pollution drifts over from Asia, shows up in the air over California.
3. Review "Issues on the US-China Agenda - Graphic Organizer"
Trade Issues
US Perspective – the US wants:
o Free trade
o Low tariffs – in China
o Open markets for foreign products
o Protection of intellectual property rights/laws
o Reduction of Chinese subsidies for Chinese companies
o Believes China violates WTO rules
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Chinese Perspective - China wants:
o A more restrictive trade policy (more control over prices and products)
o Higher tariffs on foreign products
o Joined WTO in 2001 – becoming more open and cooperative
o Believes the US also violates WTO rules
Human Rights
· US Perspective – the US concerns
o Tibet - human rights abuses by China against Tibetans
o Treatment of political prisoners and religious minorities
o One-child policy
o Treatment of workers
o Censorship of the media
o Freedom of speech
o US values freedoms and political participation
· China’s Perspective – Chinese concerns
o Treatment of civilians in Iraq and Afghanistan (millions of dead civilians)
o China values: physical/material well-being and social stability
Security/Military
· US Perspective – Concerned about
o China’s growing military (troops and budget)
o China is 4th largest nuclear weapons possessor
o China’s growing Navy and presence in South China Sea (Spratly Islands)
o Cyber war, threats/attacks
·
Chinese Perspective – Concerned about
o US influence on nations that border China (Japan, Vietnam, Philippines, South Korea)
o US is largest military in the world
o Maintaining power in South China Sea (US challenges to "new islands)
o Impact of terrorism and dissents inside China (tens of thousands of rebellions every year)
Taiwan
· US Perspective
o Recognizes Taiwan as officially part of China (One-China policy)
o Is an economic and security partner with Taiwan
o Wants peace and stability between Taiwan and China (US is the "middle-man")
·
Chinese Perspective
o Wants Taiwan to rejoin China (One-China)
o Sees independent Taiwan as a threat
o Is suspicious of US support of Taiwan
China’s Role in the World
· US Perspective
o Weary about China’s growing power and influence
o Wants a more cooperative relationship with China
·
Chinese Perspective
o Is happy about its growing influence and power
o Wants to expand its influence beyond Asia – like Africa
o Wants to be more cooperative
o Wants to have more of a say in international issues – especially economic.
4. Complete US/China Relations Graphic Organizer
5. Complete US/China Relations - Preparing to Debate packet
6. If finished with above: work on Final Exam Review Questions
