China’s rise, through the eyes of its young
BEIJING — China has stepped up its play for more power in calling the shots in world economic affairs — suggesting a new global currency, demanding market reforms and grasping for more say, generally, in world financial affairs.
But what does this increasing government self-confidence mean to Chinese people? With the country facing rising unemployment and potential social unrest arising from the global crisis, questions abound on whether China can and should assume a leadership role as the G20 economic summit convenes this week in London.
There seems no better place to find out what young Chinese think of their country’s power position than “Beida,” the affectionate shorthand by which Beijingers know Peking University — ranked among the world’s top centers of higher learning and China’s haven of relative ideological freedom.
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