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Politics : Foreign Affairs Discussion Group
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To: Nadine Carroll who wrote (115450)9/21/2003 11:03:34 PM
From: Sig  Read Replies (1) of 281500
 
<<For example: Let's say China occupies Taiwan. If this happens by force, then the rest of the world can
non-violently non-cooperate>>>

Taiwan might object - violently.
But it seems an excellent exercise in what part the UN would or should play in case it happens
By time the shelling starts its too late, unless the French Navy intervenes(g)
Preemptive action ? 14 Resolutions?
Our trade with China and also Taiwan is becoming more important each day.
Have to walk a thin line, negotiate and more.
Despite child labor or other inhumane acts in our eyes.
It is only the US military power (or threat of) left now to deter such an invasion if the UN does not act.
Would the French, Germans or Russians step in to prevent China from taking over Taiwan?
I would like very much to hear what the French would say in the UN if it appeared serious trouble was brewing in China.
Once more I suppose the US would be the one who, in defending its own trade and investments, would be forced to lead the way and try to implement a solution to keep the trade routes open so that the French and other European countries could continue to do business and profit, while we get to called empire builders, colonizers, war mongers and protectors of Taiwan.
Sig

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