Vocabulary:
- firearm – a rifle, pistol, or other portable gun
A man was sentenced to more than four years in prison for carrying a firearm. - infrastructure – the system of public works of a country, state, or region
Hundreds of soldiers were deployed to restore infrastructure in Puerto Rico. - deem – regard or consider in a specified way
The event was deemed a great success. - meddle – to interest oneself in what is not one’s concern
More powerful countries indirectly meddle in the affairs of developing nations. - boldness – willingness to take risks and act innovatively with confidence or courage
I admire the boldness and independence that characterized his leadership.
China has undeniably created a huge impact in the world and earned worldwide recognition for being one of, if not, the most powerful country in the world. The current stature that China enjoys can be credited to the efforts of President Xi Jinping in building stronger relationships with other nations. He visits countries, donates firearms, and invests and builds infrastructures, among other things. Amidst the seemingly generous acts, some countries deem President Xi Jinping’s aggressiveness an interference to foreign affairs and policies.
The Australian government is displeased with how Beijing meddles in the domestic affairs of some countries. Reports about China buying more valuable technologies despite closing the Chinese market in Germany garnered criticisms as well. Aside from that, Malaysia was accused of selling their sovereignty to Beijing because of its investments in infrastructure. Regardless of how other countries perceive Pres. Xi Jinping’s boldness, President Trump’s election has presented an opportunity for China to present itself as a more secure alternative to the US.
True or False:
- President Trump invests and builds infrastructures around the world.
- China accuses Malaysia of selling their sovereignty to Beijing.
- The Austrian government is vexed about how Beijing intervenes in the domestic affairs of some nations.
- Germany close the Chines market but that didn’t stop China from buying more valuable technologies.
- Some countries regard President Xi’s determination and forcefulness to foreign politics an intervention.
Express your opinion:
- In your opinion, what constitutes a powerful country? Please explain your answer.
- If you were to lead a country, what kind of leader will you be? Please explain your answer.
- Describe the kind of leadership Japan has now.
- What kind of leadership does your country deserve? Discuss.
- Who would you consider an ideal leader?
Defend your argument:
- “Globalization has changed us into a company that searches the world, not just to sell or to source, but to find intellectual capital – the world’s best talents and greatest ideas.” – Jack Welch
- “Diversification and globalization are the keys to the future.” – Fujio Mitarai
- “We must create a kind of globalization that works for everyone… and not just for a few.” – Nestor Kirchner