Curent Events Summary 2

China has recently gained a lot of power, due to its size and high population. Some people consider it to be a new superpower. However, the country has made some questionable decisions. Many countries doubt that China will use its new status responsibly.
The Chinese government has done some things that others would not agree with. One such thing is the sale of arms to certain violent regimes. Conflicts such as the ones in Sudan and in Burma are fueled almost completely by China's arms sales. Because it is such an important supporter of Burma's military, human-rights protesters have been targeting China, rather than Burma itself. They blame China for the violent reactions to protests in Burma, where the prices for fuel have greatly increased.
China is also currently in an argument with Taiwan. The nearby island claims to be a different country, but China will not admit that it is independent from the mainland. The Taiwanese government has supported rallies for independence, but such efforts are always condemned by the Chinese government. It refuses to accept Taiwan as a seperate country.
China has to face a number of problems now. These issues, along with the country's recent rise to power, will force China to defend its global reputation. Doing so may be very difficult. At the moment, few countries believe that China will use its power properly.