China has quietly been using the West's capitalism to fund a massive military build up for a few decades. It might be time to cut MFN (Most Favored Nation) status with China until they expand the rights of their own citizens. Otherwise, I think it's safe to say the plan of opening up China with trade is a colossal failure.
Britain has joined the US, Japan and Australia's condemnation of China after the communist country destroyed a satellite in space using a ballistic missile.
The British embassy in Beijing said it had raised the test, the first of its kind for 20 years, with the Chinese foreign ministry noting that the Government believed it was “inconsistent” with China’s opposition to the development of space weapons.
A spokesman refused to elaborate on the form the protest took or on the Chinese government’s response.
Later, a Downing Street spokesman said: "We are concerned about the impact of debris in space and we expressed that concern. Read the rest.
You're concerned with space debris? Try the military advantages of knocking out your enemies satellite systems.
