The united states and china are the two largest consumers of energy in the world. . neither of us profits from a growing dependence on foreign oil, nor can we spare our people from the ravages of climate change unless we cooperate. common sense calls upon us to act in concert [together]. –president barack obama, 2009 what is the most likely way that the foreign policy described here would be implemented? a. the united states and china would go to war to settle the problem. b. the united states and china would negotiate a solution to the problem. c. the united states and china would end all diplomatic relations. d. the united states and china would stop trading with each other.

The correct answer is alternative B.

In his speech, Barack Obama doesn't mention China as an enemy or a potential threat. He only acknowledges that China is the other largest consumer of energy. Furthermore, the relationship of the U.S. with China is stable and peaceful, even though it's complex. For this reason, letter B is the correct answer

In his speech, the former President says that " Common sense calls upon us to act in concert ", together. For this reason it would make no sense to go to war, end diplomatic relations or stop trading with China after saying that they need to cooperate.

The correct option is (b), the United States and China would negotiate a solution to the problem.

Climate change and its ravages continue to be one of the most potentially discussed and highlighted issue that is discussed by governments all around the world. Control of energy resources is crucial as it determines the political strength, diplomatic stand and economic strength of the nation.  

Further Explanation:

The United States and China have emerged as one of the major political powers in the international forum, with this has enlarged the basis of sharing of energy. However, diplomatic overtures between the two nations have not always been smooth, as China’s restrictive political structures and lack of basic rights for its citizens contrasted with the USA’s free democratic structures, along with the availability of basic rights. Through President Obama’s speech, he has extended a hand of diplomatic cooperation with the Chinese authorities, as bilateral relations between the United States and China took a favorable turn, both state heads negotiated and discussed the pressing issues of harnessing oil and energy resources and the incumbent responsibility of both these nations in understanding climatic changes and charting out possible solutions for combating these changes.

The Obama administration redefined the nature and scope of bilateral relations between China and the United States, towards a more positive note. The global economic and political trends have established China’s claim as the second most powerful economy, despite its communist political structures and restrictive governmental policy. Thus, in this new political reality, China and United States would have to undertake a policy of negotiation for control over energy resources and finding out cleaner sources of energy. In climatic and environmental summits, both these nations can utilize their political and economic standing to endorse a fully environmentally conscious policy of energy consumption and utilization, and this can only be made possible by diplomatic co-operation.

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Answer Details:

Grade: High School

Chapter: U.S. Chinese relations in a post-modern time frame.

Subject: History

Keywords:

Political co-operation, diplomatic changes, climatic changes, environmental factors, economy, energy resources, environmental summits.

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