Preliminary Exam CSAT December 05

1. The concept of harmonious world encompassing broad notions of multilateralism, prosperity for all through common development and tolerance for diversity has left world opm10n perplexed. These are commendable objectives but the theory is short on specifics regarding the means to achieve them. China's recent willingness to be a more active player internationally stems from complex factors. The country's economic strength- having acquired the largest foreign exchange reserves m the world-is undeniable and reports favour it to be the largest economy in the next quarter of the century. For sustained double-digit economic growth China thus has no choice but to become more active internationally.

What has been the fallout of China's increased participation m world affairs?