Debate Case Pro Rise of China

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Because the American economy is benefited, programs maintain their funding, and research advances result from the rise of China, we affirm the resolution, Resolved: On balance, the rise of China is beneficial to the interests of the United States. Contention 1: Inexpensive Chinese goods are beneficial to the economy Subpoint A: Chinese imports create jobs China is a supply side, export driven economy with a large labor force and a weak currency, so it can produce very inexpensive goods. According to the US-China Business Council, from 2001 to 2011, the amount of imports from China almost quadrupled, from 102 billion dollars worth of resources to 400 billion dollars worth. The increased consumption increases the number of jobs needed to sell goods in sectors such as transportation and retail. This has transformed America’s economy from a manufacturing based economy to a service based economy. These jobs are created because once Chinese goods reach America, they must be transported and sold. Morgan Stanley estimates that trade with China creates from four to eight million American jobs. Subpoint B: The increase of US purchasing power increases quality of life. According to the Yale economist Peter K. Schott, goods can be produced in China for a quarter of the price than if they were manufactured in other developed countries. These inexpensive goods increase American consumers’ purchasing power. The low prices allows US citizens to buy many more goods with their money and thereby increase their quality of life. The working and middle class Americans are the most benefited by China’s rise. According to the Heritage foundation, the middle and working economic strata depend on inexpensive Chinese products to maintain their standard of life. The Economist also states that the inexpensive imports from China have saved America 780 billion dollars over the past

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