The Threat of China

Paper Summary:

The paper discusses China's pollution and ecological problems that could have global and regional ramifications. The paper then discusses what may be the biggest threat to the United States, that is the tainted Chinese exports that have so many health and welfare ramifications. The paper shows how China needs to become much more aggressive in pollution and environmental standards, and in inspection and health regulations for its many exported products.

From the Paper:

"Regionally and globally, China poses a threat to the environment, global warming, and pollution in a variety of ways. Pollution stretches from the thriving urban areas throughout China to the rural areas, and includes air pollution, but water pollution is another aspect of the environmental crisis facing China. Thus, China faces several areas of environmental concern, and given its size and influence in the region, it is a danger to itself, but also neighboring countries and the world. Two environmental writers note, "But, along with these gains, it [China] is grappling with environmental problems that could prevent it from sustaining high levels of economic growth in the coming decades. This is a crucial issue for the entire global community, given China's geographic, economic and demographic presence." This threat exists for a number of reasons, and it is clear that the environmental threat in China is not being managed effectively, and so it could mushroom in the 21st century."

Sample of Sources Used:

• Comerford, Michael Sean. "Red Scare Fear Grows over the Quality, Inspection and Sheer Volume of Imports from China." Daily Herald (Arlington Heights, IL), 15 July 2007, 1.
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