World Trade Organization: Mao Zedong

Deng Xiaoping Dept: In contrast to when Mao systematically tried to destabilize neighbours and spread communism, leadership since Deng Xiaoping has demonstrated a willingness to play according to Western rules. There s still work to be done, especially around intellectual property, cyber espionage and human rights. Yet, for the most part, China has behaved responsibly in the World Trade Organization, G20 and climate-change negotiations , according to Globe and Mail. Our geography, demography and resources give us cards to play. As Mr. Harper has learned, it s never easy dealing with the Middle Kingdom and its sensitivities. By focusing on people-to-people connections, we build trust that will serve our commercial interests and advance our ability to play constructive internationalism, especially in the critical Sino-American relationship and the miracle is not without warts. Social unrest is an abiding preoccupation of the Chinese leadership. The fear, as Mao Zedong put it, is that a single spark can start a prairie fire. Domestic stability is fundamental. This has led to celebrated confrontations with dissidents and over access to information. Canadians have a role to play in ensuring that the international system responds to the changing concert of powers and that China is accorded place, standing and respect in a new order built on peaceful, competitive dynamism. (www.immigrantscanada.com). As reported in the news.