At the heart of this conflict is the reality that the two nations represent systems of governance that are diametrically opposed. The U. Xi believes Mao Zedong invented a superior form of organization, which he is carrying on: a totalitarian closed society in which the individual is subordinated to the one-party state.
It is superior, in this view, because it is more disciplined, stronger and therefore bound to prevail in a contest. You may change your billing preferences at any time in the Customer Center or call Customer Service. You will be notified in advance of any changes in rate or terms. You may cancel your subscription at anytime by calling Customer Service.
Twitter Facebook. Please enter email address to continue. Please enter valid email address to continue. Chrome Safari Continue. Hu held private meetings with John Boehner , the House Speaker, and the Senate majority leader, Harry Reid, both of whom rejected invitations to the state dinner for the Chinese leader last night. The only member of the Congressional "big four" to attend was the Democratic leader in the House and former Speaker, Nancy Pelosi.
The chilly reception on Capitol Hill contrasted with Hu's day at the White House yesterday, where Barack Obama pressed the Chinese leader on human rights but otherwise emphasised common ground. Reid — the most powerful Democrat in Congress — referred to Hu as a "dictator" in an interview on Tuesday.
He made a half-hearted retraction yesterday, saying: "Maybe I shouldn't have said 'dictator,' but they have a different type of government than we have — and that is an understatement.
Members of the House and Senate have expressed anger towards China over the strength of its currency — which they claim is being deliberately manipulated by Beijing — and threatened punitive measures.
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