Responsible power

Should China shoulder greater global responsibilities in world affairs?

Quite a few international observers and politicians have evinced such a position, citing China's rising economic clout and growing influence in the international arena.

To this, Chinese leaders have reiterated on many occasions that the nation is indeed willing to consider more international responsibilities in a transforming and inter-linked world. Such international duties should be commensurate with the country's national strength and its international status, they have said.