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China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response

The printed curriculum China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response focuses attention on the United States’ evolving relationship with the emerging East Asian giant. Students explore the history of Western relations with China and consider the global impact of China's economic growth, societal transformation, and increasing international involvement (See detailed description and ordering information.)
 

Videos for Lessons: The videos below accompany lessons in the teacher's guide of the printed curriculum unit.

Videos for Readings follow the outline of the printed curriculum unit.

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Day Two Alternative: U.S. and Chinese Perspectives

These videos can be used to supplement the Day Two Alternative lesson plan in China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response. The printed lesson has students analyze the speeches of U.S. and Chinese leaders to understand different perspectives on U.S.-China relations. These videos can be used as a refresher when reviewing the previous night’s reading, to remind students of some of the major issues on the U.S.-China agenda before reading the speeches.

According to the United States, what are the main issues on the U.S.-China agenda? [Andrew Erickson – 1:50]

What is the Chinese perspective on U.S.-China relations? [Andrew Erickson – 1:00]

Day Five: Tracking China’s Future

These videos can be used to supplement the Day Five lesson plan in China on the World Stage: Weighing the U.S. Response. The printed lesson has students articulate recommendations for U.S. policy towards China. The following videos can be used to help spur discussion and encourage students to think through various aspects of their policy recommendations.

How are the U.S. and Chinese economies dependent on each other? [Andrew Erickson – 2:35]

How has energy use in China changed? [Leiwen Jiang – 1:04]

Should the international community pressure China's government to improve its human rights practices? [Xu Wenli – 2:31]

Why has China strengthened its military capabilities? [Andrew Erickson – 1:27]

How do China's neighbors view Beijing's growing regional influence? [Andrew Erickson – 0:54]

How does China see its role in the world? [Andrew Erickson – 2:06]

Why did China send naval vessels to the Gulf of Aden and why is this significant? [Andrew Erickson – 2:15]