China's President Hu Jintao (fifth from left) flanked by former President Jiang Zemin (fifth from right), top legislator Wu Bangguo (fourth from left), Premier Wen Jiabao (fourth from right), and other leaders, applauds as they watch the celebrations for the 60th anniversary of communist rule on the Tiananmen Gate in Beijing, China on Thursday. /AP-YonhapOct. 03, 2009
The Chosun Ilbo (South Korea)
The American "hegemony" is receding, leading economist Jeffrey Sachs said Tuesday in an article for the Financial Times on the G20 Summit held in Pittsburgh. The article was titled "America has passed on the baton." In mid-September, 16 U.S. intelligence agencies released a document which pointed to Beijing as one of Washington's main global challengers in the future. All this shows that the U.S. is on the ebb in the 21st century, while China's international standing and influence are rising rapidly.
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. has concentrated foreign policy attention on the Middle East, which it pointed to as the source of terrorism, but has paid less attention to Asia, Africa and Latin America. By contrast, China has been expanding its influence and raising its profile in those areas.
Citing Asia as an example, Newsweek said Asian nations are being asked to decide where they stand between the U.S. and China, as these two powers are building their respective alliances and engaging in fierce competition. All this was sparked by two military exercises staged in Asia in 2007. One was Malabar 07, an exercise initiated by the U.S. and joined by Australia, India, Japan, and Singapore. The other was the Peace Mission 07 under China's initiative and joined by members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization such as Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The SCO is a group formed by Beijing and Moscow in 2001 ostensibly dedicated to combating terrorism. With the exercise as momentum, weaker Southeast Asian nations such as Burma and Cambodia as well as Central Asian countries came under China's influence, experts say.
Another event also caught the U.S. on the back foot. Australia, a long-time staunch ally and part of the U.S. security network in Asia, showed signs of leaning toward China. Kevin Rudd, who became Australia's new prime minister in November 2007, said Australia should be "the closest Western country" to China in the future.
China is also paying closer attention to much-neglected Africa. In November 2006, China invited the leaders of 48 African nations to the African Development Forum in Beijing, where it promised them US$9 billion in aid, including soft loans and development funds. There is even a prediction that China will overtake the U.S. to become the largest trading partner with Africa, with trade between China and Africa expected to reach US$100 billion in 2010.
Latin America, the front yard of the U.S., is no exception. BusinessWeek reported on Aug. 13 that China is turning Latin America into a base of resources by investing about $10 billion each in Brazil and Argentina in a bid to develop oil fields.
However, some experts point out that there is a limit to China's global reach, given that unlike the U.S. it has almost no close allies. China is also under pressure because anti-Chinese sentiment is growing in protest against the country's commercial supremacy in several regions like Africa.
Since the Sept. 11, 2001 attacks, the U.S. has concentrated foreign policy attention on the Middle East, which it pointed to as the source of terrorism, but has paid less attention to Asia, Africa and Latin America. By contrast, China has been expanding its influence and raising its profile in those areas.
Citing Asia as an example, Newsweek said Asian nations are being asked to decide where they stand between the U.S. and China, as these two powers are building their respective alliances and engaging in fierce competition. All this was sparked by two military exercises staged in Asia in 2007. One was Malabar 07, an exercise initiated by the U.S. and joined by Australia, India, Japan, and Singapore. The other was the Peace Mission 07 under China's initiative and joined by members of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization such as Russia, Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.
The SCO is a group formed by Beijing and Moscow in 2001 ostensibly dedicated to combating terrorism. With the exercise as momentum, weaker Southeast Asian nations such as Burma and Cambodia as well as Central Asian countries came under China's influence, experts say.
Another event also caught the U.S. on the back foot. Australia, a long-time staunch ally and part of the U.S. security network in Asia, showed signs of leaning toward China. Kevin Rudd, who became Australia's new prime minister in November 2007, said Australia should be "the closest Western country" to China in the future.
China is also paying closer attention to much-neglected Africa. In November 2006, China invited the leaders of 48 African nations to the African Development Forum in Beijing, where it promised them US$9 billion in aid, including soft loans and development funds. There is even a prediction that China will overtake the U.S. to become the largest trading partner with Africa, with trade between China and Africa expected to reach US$100 billion in 2010.
Latin America, the front yard of the U.S., is no exception. BusinessWeek reported on Aug. 13 that China is turning Latin America into a base of resources by investing about $10 billion each in Brazil and Argentina in a bid to develop oil fields.
However, some experts point out that there is a limit to China's global reach, given that unlike the U.S. it has almost no close allies. China is also under pressure because anti-Chinese sentiment is growing in protest against the country's commercial supremacy in several regions like Africa.
9 comments:
Where is the crazy Sdach Sihanuk and Ah dictator Hun Xen in this picture?
sihanorouk was under their carpet.
Sdach Achko Sihanouk,hi hi hi I Chuy Yuon Rorhaut Oss Reastr Khmer 2 542 632 nak.Dork krorChork,ArKor Theang Tnort and killed our Buddha.Now he pray Ong TEP VONG as His Buddha.
China will never be surpass the America.. Why because there are still 600 million people in China living under $2 a day. Also millions of Chinese emigrate every year to other countries. That should tell you something.
China is rising to the top fool! US is in deep shit trouble now, and it gonna get worst, it's China revenge...
Every neighbour needs to respect each other’s boundary in order to keep its own citizen in place or otherwise if war occurs again, it will go into another chaos. We Asian nations need to find solutions for peace in order to protect our future generation from harm and finding ways to protect all individuals as well like; all for one and one for all and that everyone is equally important regardless who they are or where they come from. Asian nation needs to create an international security net to protect everyone who may travel to and from each other’s country. We Asian nation must reach a common ground, goal and common interest for the best of our society e.g. if one nation needs help the rest must come together as one. We also need to use the system like European nations, creating a one currency of "Euro" or maybe we can call our currency as "Asiano or "Asian-mono". Just remember, the power of love, compassion, share, and respect can be conquered against all odds. Finally, don’t to forget to invite other nations as our special guests as well. Aust
"Ne demeure pas dans le passé, ne rêve pas du futur, concentre ton esprit sur le moment présent."Buddha
We people khmer(Khmer Leu,Khmer krom,Khmer surin,Borei Ram,we love each other as khmer)if Asian want to be a good friend,please go to participate with ECCC in Phnom Penh.
2 214 745 people khmer were killed ,that is gigantic and 4 214 365 Vietcong had entered and stayed permanently in Cambodia,shame on you if not.
Consider the following startling facts: China spends about $1 billion (Rs4,790 crore) a day or $300 billion annually on developing truly world-class infrastructure, which makes the roads, airports and ports of even the US look ragtag in comparison. Public-private partnerships (PPPs) in infrastructure are expected to touch $200-300 billion in the next five years, which is equal to the current global PPP market.
Are we (Cambodians)against or for China? On a lighter note, again, remember that China is no longer be ignored.
The Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen and his master must play the upcoming game VERY CAREFUL, because the Chinese is watching. Furthermore, although I don't want Cambodia to be the next China province, but I do not believe that will be the case. Quite frankly, it is my belief that the Vietnamese is not jittery about China influence on Cambodia--and they (Vietnamese) should.
CPP Traitor
Frightening
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