L’article des Echos, « La Chine, probable grand gagnant de l’aventurisme américain » est illustré par un document signé Pinel qui se prête parfaitement à l’exercice du commentaire d’illustration proposé à l’exercice 2 de l’UE 12 Anglais des affaires au DCG.
Sur le modèle de ce que nous proposons dans l’ouvrage Réussir l’UE 12 au DCG 2026 – Anglais des affaires, voici deux propositions de corrigé.
Niveau B1 : une version simple et sûre, qui ne permet pas de marquer un maximum de points mais qui montre qu’avec une expression maîtrisée et des connaissances limitées, on peut malgré tout proposer quelque chose :
This cartoon shows two characters: Uncle Sam, who represents the USA, and a panda, who represents China. Uncle Sam looks very tired and weak. The panda, on the other hand, looks calm and strong. Between them, there is a blood bag connected to both characters. This suggests that energy or power is being transferred from one side to the other.
The bag shows the Iranian flag and the words « Epic Fury. » This means that tensions in the Middle East are actually helping China grow stronger. A syringe with the Russian flag is also visible, which suggests that Russia is supporting China too. The contrast between the two characters is very clear: the USA is losing strength while China is gaining it.
The cartoon’s message is ironic: America’s aggressive foreign policy is not weakening its rivals. Instead, it is making them stronger and maybe more united. In this way, the cartoon suggests that the real winner of this conflict is China. (160 mots)
Niveau B2 : c’est le niveau attendu à cette épreuve d’UE 12 Anglais des affaires au DCG :
This political cartoon illustrates a striking paradox in current US foreign policy. Uncle Sam, visibly exhausted and dizzy, is connected through a blood transfusion system to a self-satisfied panda representing China, suggesting a clear transfer of power rather than mutual dependence.
The drip bag, bearing the Iranian flag and labeled « Epic Fury, » implies that Iran’s deep hostility toward America is being channeled directly into Chinese strength. A Russian-flagged syringe reinforces the idea of a growing anti-Western alliance quietly operating behind the scenes. Together, these details suggest that China benefits from a network of allies united by their opposition to Washington.
The contrast between the two figures is meaningful: the USA appears vulnerable and drained, while China looks composed and increasingly dominant. This imbalance may reflect a broader shift in global power.
According to the cartoonist, Washington’s confrontational posture, through sanctions and trade wars, is paradoxically consolidating its rivals rather than containing them. (153 mots)
Dans l’ouvrage cité plus haut, les corrigé des sujets d’annales sont systématiquement proposés en deux niveaux, que ce soit pour le commentaire de document iconographique ou l’écrit en contexte professionnel. C’est un moyen rassurant d’aborder l’UE 12 Anglais des affaires au DCG pendant sa préparation.