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=) Response Post To Zaira’s Presentation (=

As many of you heard in Zaira’s presentation we all learnt that Darfur - in Sudan - is in alot of trouble. Here is my Response post to her presentation.

Recently the Chinese presedent, Hu Jintao, has offered Sudan alot of money to help them rebuild schools and many other needed places. This could be the end to Darfurs many problems. IN return or the money that has been given to Sudans government they have traded two thirds of their oil. This is alot of oil that could in the future “break” Darfur.

The following is a quote from the artical i read: “China undertook to build schools and a new presidential palace, reduced import tariffs on some Sudanese goods, granted a loan of 600 million yuan (US$77.4 million) for infrastructure, and gave a grant of a US$40 million.

The SUNA agency said China also canceled debts of 470 million yuan (US$60.7 million) and US$19 million. “

As you probably know this is alot of money! It could be a scheme where China is secretly trying to take over Sudan Or it could be and act of friendship. What do you think?!?!

Now I will answer two questions.

1. What did you find interesting about this topic?

In this topic I thought that it was intereasting how one counry can be in so much trouble that people are actually dying! I think that there are many ways that people could help but they just dont have the time and kindheartedness. When I read this article I found out that there is actually one man who does care and did try to help the Sudanese people.

2. What did you like about the initial blog posting?

I like how in the initial blog posting Zaira knew all about the topic. I also enjoyed the topic that Zair picked. It is really good to know that there are such problems going on around the worl and is nice to be aware about the surrondings. I also enjoyed that Zaira didn’t just pick one picture. Although the pictures were heartbreaking to see it was nice to now how bad some people have. It really made me realize how lucky I am!!!!

Source for Artical :http://www.cnn.com/2007/WORLD/asiapcf/02/03/hu.sudan.ap/index.html

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