The approach seems to be a success so far, helping Xi override condemnation in the West about the authoritarian Communist government’s strict limits on human rights and relentless persecution of anyone considered an opponent of one-party rule.
Even earlier, during his state visit to Washington, Xi pledged $3.1 billion to help developing countries combat climate change, bringing the total for all potential pledges over the four days to more than $18.2 billion — still a drop in the budget for a nation with a $10 trillion economy.
Consistent with China’s avowed neutrality, Xi also stayed outside the key debates over the civil …read more
Source: San Francisco Chronicle
