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The Rise of China and the Ethics of Consumption
Example—Xinjiang Cotton
Updated: 2021.06.17
7 min read · Intermediate
The Rise of China and the Ethics of Consumption
중국의 부상과 소비 윤리
Discussion Questions
Q1
In your own words, please briefly summarize the article.
Q2
How does the rise of the Chinese economy make you feel? Are you in awe of economic success? Are you worried about the shift in the global political balance?
Q3
Considering only two possibilities, do you think the Western condemnation of China is driven more by genuine ethical concerns or more by a fear of losing the top spot on the global stage?
Q4
Given the historic use of oppression by western economies to achieve and maintain economic growth, do you think it is possible to have economic growth without exploitation?
Q5
A prominent Singaporean academic argues that aggressive actions by western governments towards China are likely to strengthen the Chinese Communist Party and push China further away from liberal democracy. To what extent do you agree or disagree with his statement?
Q6
Do you think China will democratize? If so, when do you believe this might occur?
Q7
(A follow-up question to Q6) What could trigger such a transition? Finally, do you think this would be positive for China or the world?
Q8
The CEO of Nike, John Donahoe, is facing mounting pressure from human rights groups to take action on Nike’s supply chains in Xinjiang, whilst having to maintain his responsibility to Nike shareholders. What would your advice be to the CEO of Nike on navigating the current crisis: do you prioritize growth in the Chinese market, or risk losing market share?
Q9
If you have a question or questions that you'd like to discuss during your class, please write them down.
Expressions
intervention
개입
the act of intervening; the act of coming between disputing people or interfering with force
예문
1

The Chinese government’s intervention diffused the situation.

중국 정부의 개입이 사태를 확산시켰다.

예문
2

The couple’s therapy didn’t work, so Mr. and Mrs. Kim are scheduling a court intervention.

부부의 상담이 효과가 없어서, 김 씨 부부는 법원 중재를 계획하고 있습니다.

rampant
만연하다
spreading unchecked and uncontrolled
예문
1

My friend was hesitant to move into a neighborhood closer to his office because of the rampant violence in the community.

제 친구는 그 지역 사회에 만연한 폭력 때문에 사무실 근처로 이사하는 것을 망설였습니다.

예문
2

According to a rampant rumor, Amy and Emma cut off all ties.

난무하는 소문에 따르면, 에이미와 엠마는 모든 관계를 끊었다.

titan
거물
a person or thing of tremendous size, power, strength, influence, money, etc.
예문
1

The dark underbelly of entertainment titans was exposed by some journalists.

연예계의 거물들의 어두운 민낯이 몇몇 기자들에 의해 폭로되었다.

예문
2

At the table, the country’s business titans were confiding in each other to form a business cartel.

식탁에서, 그 나라의 사업가들은 서로 기업 카르텔을 형성하기 위해 비밀을 털어놓고 있었다.

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