China's rise opportunity for world

The so-called "threat
of China" is a misinterpretation of the development of China, said Lionel
Vairon, C.E.O of the CEC Consulting and a former French diplomat.







Lionel Vairon (R), C.E.O of the CEC
Consulting and a former French diplomat, poses for a photo before the
interview with Xinhuanet on May 11, 2009 in Beijing. (Xinhuanet
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"My view on China's development is very simple,
namely, that the rise of China is an opportunity for the world," added

Vairon,
also the author of "Threat of China?" during an exclusive interview with
Xinhuanet Monday.

He added, "In fact, the west probably did not realize
this before 2008 during which they still saw China as a 'problem.'"

"However, presently, influenced by the global
financial crisis, (some western countries￡? believe like what an English
newspaper said yesterday that 'China is the beacon of hope.'"

Explaining that China's economic growth is "an
important factor" for the development of the West, he said, "The current
economic situation in China is not bad, so the growth of China's economy

means
that we have a hope to recover (from the financial crisis)."

Vairon suggested western countries to pay closer
attention to what China thinks. "We have to be careful about what China

says."

"Before, the west concerned little about China's view
as they thought China is a developing country, and it, as a member of the

United
Nations Security Council, only approved resolutions but not negotiated with
others."

"However, we know that China is very important for
the whole international community, especially economically," he stressed.

"The west is happy to see that China is going to lead
multi-growth for the next coming years, but also they would be afraid because
China is a 'danger' in a way," said Vairon.

To avoid unnecessary misunderstanding, he called on
the west and China to strengthen communications and exchanges. "So we have to
enhance communication to try to get closer politically and economically, to
understand each other, to understand China is not to use its power to conquer
the world, which is the basic fear of the west."

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