http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php All comments for Will China be the first stop on Obama's presidential trip abroad? en-us 2009 shanghailaine Wed, 01 Apr 2009 14:00:00 +0700 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss elaine@shanghaiist.com elaine@shanghaiist.com 60 http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1536213 http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1536213 Comments Tue, 09 Dec 2008 13:17:41 +0700 <p>China simply does not deserve to be Obama's first stop. </p> http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1535183 http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1535183 Comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 22:30:00 +0700 <p>He should because China is too important. Since we consume the most energy, we should form our own cartel and set a price we are willing to pay for oil. We need to get together on the global economic mess and China needs to bring its power and influence into a much bigger leadership role.</p> http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1535132 http://shanghaiist.com/2008/12/08/make_china_the_first_stop_of_obamas.php#comment-1535132 Comments Mon, 08 Dec 2008 16:37:20 +0700 <p>I don't think so. Given this year's record in China with human rights, failed Olympic compromises and tainted food scandals it will be more of a backlash to Obama. It would look more like a kowtow than anything else. It could have been different, not much would have been needed to achieve it. A lost opportunity. </p>