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Xi Jinping Seeking to Secure Respect for China in U.N. Address | Xi Jinping Seeking to Secure Respect for China in U.N. Address |
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President Xi Jinping of China is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. Jane Perlez, a New York Times correspondent in Beijing, looks at what message he has for international leaders and how it might be received. | President Xi Jinping of China is scheduled to address the United Nations General Assembly on Monday. Jane Perlez, a New York Times correspondent in Beijing, looks at what message he has for international leaders and how it might be received. |
The most important thing for Mr. Xi — more important than any particular issue — will be gaining respect for China as the second largest economy, one that is headed to outstrip the United States. | The most important thing for Mr. Xi — more important than any particular issue — will be gaining respect for China as the second largest economy, one that is headed to outstrip the United States. |
Some countries will be thrilled to see him. Others will be less impressed. Some will believe that China is a responsible member of the international community. Others will be angry that China does not contribute more to international humanitarian causes. | |
Anything to do with human rights. And China is not in favor of expanding the Security Council. Why? Because it could mean admitting China’s archrival, Japan, to the council. | Anything to do with human rights. And China is not in favor of expanding the Security Council. Why? Because it could mean admitting China’s archrival, Japan, to the council. |