China: Current/ Future Issues

Chen Guangcheng
bit.ly/Cheng-G

Chen Guangcheng Activist

Chen was an activist who recently escaped China. He was trying to expose government corruption, but was put on house arrest by the central government. In the middle of the night, Chen managed to escape his house while under house arrest and enter the U.S. embassy in China. The Chinese government is attempting to stop activists in China to make sure they hold their power and to prevent others from acting out.

Working Conditions
Hazardous working conditions are a big problem in China because of the competition to produce goods quickly and cheaply. The manufacturer Foxconn was recently accused of having dangerous working conditions and very low pay. This problem has been addressed and many big manufacturers that export products to America are trying to improve working conditions.

Overpopulation
In the future, overpopulation could lead to a decrease in living conditions and major pollution. The large population, which was the result of Mao Zedong, has been addressed with the one-child policy. The one-child policy has been somewhat successful, and has taken a some of the social burden off of society.

Do you think China should limit internet access to social networking sites?
	Yes, because it could keep citizens safe.
	Somewhat, because it keeps out bad influences.
	No, because it allows citizens to communicate with each other.

Should China be considered a security threat to America?
	Yes, they are capable of launching a successful attack
	No, they rely on us to buy their products.
	No, the sole purpose of their military is to protect itself.
	No, they have no motive.

Pages

Current/ Future Issues