Now that its economy is developing at a rapid pace, China is poised to become a major player in the world economy. That development is a very positive thing, but at the same time it is difficult to welcome a country with such a poor human rights record. While Gore visits China, he needs to do more than cut deals for American companies. He needs to convey America's disgust with China's rampant human rights abuses. We are at a very important time in China's development.
Policy needs to be formed carefully.
Gore now has the opportunity to tell the Chinese that an important step to becoming a world power is ending its human rights abuses. You may not reproduce the contents of this paper in any shape or form without the express written consent of The Cavalier Daily .