THE NEW YORK TIMES: CHINA AND THE UNITED STATES FIND COMMON GROUND
China and the United States appear on the outside to have very little in common: they have different opinions on issues as diverse as trade, North Korea, human rights, and Taiwan. But recently there has been a recognition by both sides of their common interest in improving the condition of the environment. As the two delegations develop relationships over negotiations on climate change, perhaps these relationships could be useful in negotiations on matters which are more controversial between the two parties.
Question to the Blogosphere: Why are China and United States only recognizing their common interest in preserving the environment now? What “ripened” the situation to bring the parties together? Is there potential for the negotiations on climate change to lead to further negotiations on issues such as human rights?
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