'U.S. President Barack Obama told Chinese students on Monday he did not fear their nation's rise....' - Reuters. Now why should President Obama be saying that?
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Suby the Coat
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He obviously does not see China as a danger or as an enemy, but as a country with which it is possible to communicate positively. If China gets wealthier, it should be better for everyone: this is a win-win situation. "We do not seek to contain China's rise," he said before taking questions from the audience of several hundred students and also from the Internet. "On the contrary, we welcome China as a strong and prosperous and successful member of the community of nations." Source and further information: http://www.reuters.com/article/bondsNews/idUSSP36071120091116
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Because lots of people are saying that America should fear China's rise.
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I think it is his way of assuring others that he doesn't fear competitors... or the success of other nations. He is a conciliator, not a divider...he sees the worldview, not the insular, chauvinistic, nationalistic view to which we have been exposed the last 8 years. I personally think it is refreshing to find someone confident enough in his country to be able to praise other countries and encourage them and not make them feel as if he views them as threats! :)
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For the same reason Chamerlain said he did not fear the rise of Third Reich.
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