|
|
Declared 2012 Democratic Presidential Candidate
Current President of the United States
Barack Obama
|
 |
|
Obama position on China
|
• Obama is left with no choice but to reassure Beijing on many core issues because the fact remains that China is the single largest lender to the US and the only country capable of challenging the United States status as a world superpower.
• Obama has struck a mollifying note with China. He said the US does not seek to contain China, in fact it's growth of a strong and prosperous china will only be a source of strength for the community of nations.
• He said the US will not agree on all issues with china and will continue to uphold the fundamental values which include respect for religion and cultures of all people.
• Obama took care not to meet the Dalai Lama who China condemns as a Chinese separatist anytime close to his visit to Shanghai.
• Obama has accused China of manipulating its currency but later on this accusation was withdrawn saying that China was not indulging in any such manipulations to increase it's exports.
• Obama has already acknowledged China's growth by making the G-20 instead of the G-8 the main forum for global economic issues.
• He spoke in criticism against Internet censorship to students in Shanghai and supported freedom of expression and political participation.
• On his 2009 visit to China Obama looked for concessions on climate, currency, trade and human rights but all he got was a bland statement promising no firm commitments without any mention of internet censorship or Tibet.
|
All Presidential Candidates on China
|
|
|
Support our website with Google Plus |
| Comment on Barack Obama's position on China |
|
|
Compare other 2012 candidates position on China
|
|
