Passage 1

Half a century ago, few people ever expected the world to have undergone such a big change. Long ago, Napoleon was said to have pointed to China on a map and said: "There lies a sleeping giant. When she wakes, she will shake the world. " Those prophetic words have proven to be true. Today, China is truly awake, and set to help shape the future of the entire world! Recent years have witnessed the spread of economic power and human prosperity from West to East.
    In the past, Canada’s economy was built largely on trans-Atlantic trade. But it is clear that in the 21st century, trans-Pacific trade will increasingly fuel our economic growth. As the centre of gravity of the world economy swings toward the Pacific, Pacific nations like Canada and China have much to gain by increased cooperation. Now is the time to enhance and expand our relationship and to build upon our mutual successes.