Topic: Effect of policies and politics of developed and developing countries on India’s interests, Indian diaspora.
3. China should show global leadership, in commitment to international principles of peace and justice, in fighting climate change and achieving sustainable development and avoid going down the path of arrogant superpowers. Comment. (250 words)
Reference: The Hindu
Why the question:
On January 23, eight bombers and four fighters from China entered Taiwan’s air defence identification zone, the latest warning to Taipei. Recent events have indicated China is resorting to ‘show of muscle’.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the role China can take up as the global leader and avoid becoming an ‘arrogant superpower’
Directive:
Comment– here we have to express our knowledge and understanding of the issue and form an overall opinion thereupon.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Begin by giving the context of rise of China as a superpower.
Body:
In the first part, give instances where china has transgressed in the recent past and resorted to show of power. Ladakh, Hong Kong and Taiwan etc. Link that various instances of superpowers abusing their power. Also, mention about the Uyghur crisis.
In the next part, write about how China can assume a role as global leader by adhering to the principles of peace and justice – resolving bilateral disputes with talks, recognizing rights of minorities etc. In leading climate change and sustainable development – commitment to Paris Climate deal, honoring the Carbon neutrality, avoiding trade wars and a new cold war
Conclusion:
Suggest a way forward on how China could make long lasting changes with a peaceful and moral approach to its global ambitions.
