China's Response to U.S. Accusations

China responded to the negative human rights report put out this week by the United States by releasing its own report on U.S. rights abuses. It accused the U.S. of throwing the first stone while ignoring the abuses that take place within its own borders. The report mentioned things like violent crimes and racial divisions that still persist. I believe that China is correct in what their report says about the U.S. but I also believe that it is healthy for the U.S. to see this criticism and know that we are far from a utpoia in many areas. I think sometimes Americans get caught up in patriotism to the point of thinking we may not need to look for improvements to our society because we see ourselves as being so much better than every other country. It is a healthy check on our arrogance to have another country that we may normally look down on point out some things that certainly need work within our borders.

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