What message was Xi Jinping trying to send? How might leaders in Europe and Washington D.C react to his message?

Watch this short clip of President Xi Jinping’s speech
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(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8lyuvUDpLtI&t=6s) during the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party ceremony. Answer the following questions in your essay:
What message was Xi Jinping trying to send? How might leaders in Europe and Washington D.C react to his message? How should China’s neighbors interpret his message? What does his message tell us about the current state of global governance?
Some possible resources:
1. https://thediplomat.com/2021/07/at-100-chinese-communist-party-in-renewed-drive-for-legitimacy/
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2. https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/7/1/china-xi-speech-100-years-ccp
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3. https://www.npr.org/2021/07/01/1012053737/china-celebrates-its-communist-partys-centennial-with-spectacle-saber-rattling
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4. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/jul/01/xi-jinping-warns-china-wont-be-bullied-100-year-anniversary-chinese-communist-party-
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Instructions:
Your paper should be 1000-1200 words or about 3-4 pages. Please pay careful attention to spelling, grammar, and punctuation. Remember that citations are required for both paraphrasing and direct quotes from either the text or lecture. Feel free to cite other books and articles as needed. Include a full list of works cited at the back (APA, MLA, or another citation standard). Please submit your paper on the course website under “Final Paper” by 5 pm on July 27th, 2021.
Rubric
Criteria Ratings Pts
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Thesis Statement
The argument or purpose of the paper must be clearly stated, fully developed and is relevant to the prompt. The thesis statement should be in the introductory paragraph and should illustrate the organization of the essay.
20 pts
Exemplary
16 pts
Comprehensive
12 pts
Adequate
8 pts
Developing
4 pts
Unsatisfactory
20 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Ideas, Support & Evidence
Main ideas must be sufficiently supported by course material (i.e. lectures, readings, textbook). The evidence supplied should be original and show a dept of ideas. The essay must make clear connections between course concepts and important global issues.
25 pts
Exemplary
20 pts
Comprehensive
15 pts
Adequate
10 pts
Developing
5 pts
Unsatisfactory
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Structure/Organization
Organization is sequential and paragraphs are well developed and appropriately divided; ideas linked with
smooth and effective transitions. The essay should be organized around the thesis statement, and all paragraphs should include topic and concluding sentences.
25 pts
Exemplary
20 pts
Comprehensive
15 pts
Adequate
10 pts
Developing
5 pts
Unsatisfactory
25 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Grammar & Style
Essay must be free from grammatical errors and utilize a formal writing style. Each sentence should be structured effectively with appropriate sentence length/paragraph length.
15 pts
Exemplary
12 pts
Comprehensive
9 pts
Adequate
6 pts
Developing
3 pts
Unsatisfactory
15 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning Outcome
Argument/Addressing the Prompt
The argument proposed should be original, be relevant to the prompt, and show a depth of ideas. It should take a clear stance on an issue, and not merely summarize readings. The essay should also refer back to the argument regularly and not stray away from the prompt.
15 pts
Exemplary
12 pts
Comprehensive
9 pts
Adequate
6 pts
Developing
3 pts
Unsatisfactory
15 pts
Total Points: 100

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