| ID | 116619 |
| Title Proper | China's unilateral sanctions |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Reilly, James |
| Publication | 2012. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | China's opposition to economic sanctions is legendary. Beijing has repeatedly leveraged its permanent seat in the UN Security Council to criticize, ameliorate, and on rare occasions veto UN economic sanctions such as against Myanmar (2007), Zimbabwe (2008), and Syria (2011 and 2012). Unilateral sanctions by the United States come in for particular criticism. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Hong Lei recently said that "China is against one country putting their domestic laws above international law and placing unilateral sanctions on another country."1 This familiar rhetoric, however, masks a subtle but significant shift in China's own use of economic sanctions. With the world's largest capital surplus and its second largest economy, a highly coveted domestic market, and a currency with growing regional appeal, Chinese strategists are exploring new ways to deploy China's own economic might for strategic benefit. |
| `In' analytical Note | Washington Quarterly Vol. 35, No.4; Fall 2012: p.121-133 |
| Journal Source | Washington Quarterly Vol. 35, No.4; Fall 2012: p.121-133 |
| Key Words | China ; Myanmar ; Syria ; Unilateral Sanctions ; International Law ; Economic Sanctions |