There Are Good Reasons for Selling Arms to China, but Better Ones for Not Doing So
Spectator, The; London › August 03, 2009
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That is why the Americans are in favour of the arms embargo. They are certain that the Chinese want to purchase ultra-sophisticated electronics which they cannot yet make themselves. As for codes of conduct, the US knows how that translates into French: 'Don't get caught.' They are threatening to suspend technological co-operation if the embargo were lifted. They too would probably carry out their threat. This would damage Nato in general and the UK in particular.
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There Are Good Reasons for Selling Arms to China, but Better Ones for Not Doing So
The USA is not always right, nor is it an easy ally. The Americans regularly forget the difference between an alliance and an empire. Sometimes, a partnership with America is a bit like being in bed with an elephant.
There would appear to be a clear case in point, the EU embargo on arms sales to China. Most of Europe wants to lift it, but the Ameri...See the full content of this document
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