4 ms·
> determination that Sino-British Joint Declaration was violated by Beijing Unfortunately, China has clearly and publicly stated that they consider the Declara
by flyingfences 6y ago
> determination that Sino-British Joint Declaration was violated by Beijing
Unfortunately, China has clearly and publicly stated that they consider the Declaration non-binding and have no intention of following it.
> corresponding corrective measures from UN members
Unfortunately, China has a permanent seat on the UNSC and so can veto any resolution against them.
- avmich 6y ago> they consider the Declaration non-binding But others may think differently and act accordingly. > has a permanent seat on the UNSC and so can veto Russia has a permanent seat. And is under sanctions. Not even strongest possible - could be worse.
- flyingfences 6y agoBut did those sanctions have any meaningful effect upon Russia's conduct? Did the sanctions stop Russia from annexing Crimea?