Stop the duplicity and give China a break

The term "group of two" or (G2, that is, the US and China) is the subject of debate because the two countries have the greatest influence on international affairs, and have the ability to help the world emerge out of the economic crisis. But the aspects that deserve greater attention are the responsibility the two countries show in facing global threats, presenting ideals, and leading the rest of the world pursuing those ideals.

By far, the two greatest ideals of recent times are that of a "nuclear-free world" and a "harmonious world". The first was projected by US President Barack Obama in a speech in Prague, Czech Republic, on April 5. The second was proposed by President Hu Jintao.

A "world without nuclear weapons" has been projected by the head of a state that has the most advanced nuclear weapons, and is the only one to have used them in war, while the idea of "a harmonious world" comes from a country that till 30 years ago was seen by the West as "an unharmonious factor".