China Picks McCain Over Obama?
In a rare move, a Chinese newspaper has spoken out about Obama. It's kind of funny that they seem to prefer McCain over him. Apparently even they seem to think Obama's position on Iraq is ridiculous.
The last sentence of the article says that the Chinese have tended to prefer Republican candidates over Democrats because they focus less on "rights issues." I take issue with its application here. I don't think anyone in their right mind would say that Democrats have been more outspoken about freedom and human rights than President Bush and Senator McCain, particularly in the last eight years. It is the Democrats that have mocked efforts to spread freedom. In fact I would like Obama to explain how exactly a U.S. withdrawal would benefit the people of Iraq at this point.
I would say if the Chinese do indeed prefer McCain, it is for a couple of issues: free trade and Iraq (indeed, an anarchic Iraq is far more feared by the Chinese than an Iraq with strong U.S. ties).
Paul Ibrahim
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The Chinese would normally be against Republicans as they take a much more hard-line stance on rights issues abroad than Democrats, and are much more willing to defend Taiwan. That being said, Iraq is great for Chinese foreign policy as it ties up America's hand there and their ability to say shit. China, especially when approaching middle eastern countries...now approaches itself as the 'we won't fuck with the internals of your country' guy. Its a very effective argument. As we go to war in Iraq, regardless of whatever happens, its a foreign policy advantage for China. So yeah, all for it man.
America in Iraq also helps China secure oil deals with Iran and Russia btw