30. China’s Leader Argues for Cooperation With Russia

       In this article, David M. Herszenhor, writes about a case made by president of China for a cooperation with Russia. The writer draws the readers' attention on the first paragraph, by introducing them to the main points of the article. The case for a closer economic and political policy cooperation was made on Saturday and was made using a speech at an university. President stated that the countries have the same goals. Then Herszenhor continues by explaining the president's reasons for this desire of cooperation. Both countries are now in important periods of national revival and they both share interests in promoting peace and and stability. Most important of all, what really connects them is the energy cooperation ( oil and natural gas). Even though Xi does not mention about the United States, the author says that the president has a desire of achieving a stronger voice in global affairs. To end the article, David M. Herszenhorn quotes the president of China, giving his arguments to convince the public. Xi does not only emphasize other ties between China and Russia such as the literature, but says: “We are living through an era of flux and change. No country or bloc of countries can again single-handedly dominate world affairs.”


       The purpose of this article by David M. Herszenhorn is to inform the readers about the desire of president Xi of having economic and political policy cooperation. Also, even though it is not explicitly said, the writer seems to be trying to warn the readers, that the communist countries may achieve a stronger voice in the future, affecting the whole world. The author does a great job in informing exactly the important information, and he does this by using several rhetorical devices. For example, even though he writes about politics, instead of using professional and high level diction, he uses easier words so that everyone can understand. Besides that, he quotes president in most parts of the article, instead of paraphrasing it or putting into his own words, which adds credibility to his writing and appeals to ethos.