Darfur: It's all about China

US editorial writers finally zero in together and hard:

LA Times:

Challenging China on genocide

Economic sanctions on Sudanese businesses and individuals are a good effort, but real change must come from Sudan's biggest oil customer.

Christian Science Monitor:

Genocide diplomacy in Darfur

President Bush makes good on a sanctions threat, but much depends on China.

Washington Post:

Mixed Message

President Bush announces new sanctions for Sudan; China proposes more foreign investment.

Why does Jumpin' Jack not direct his fire at China rather than the Conservatives? Still pas d'ennemis à gauche, whatever they do? Compare the NDP's statement at the previous link with this.

Mark C.

Update: A Globe and Mail editorial has the good sense also to highlight Russia as a protector of Sudan:

Khartoum shrugs it off

Then there's Khartoum Karl who threatens:

Try to stop the killings in Darfur, and we'll take away your Coca-Cola.

Posted by markc at May 31, 2007 07:17 AM