China And Sudan
China and Sudan: A Deadly Partnership
All nations have a responsibility to take a stand against genocide. So why pressure China to act?
Because in Sudan, China has not only the responsibility, but also the ability to end genocide.
China is Sudan's closest economic, military and political partner, making it the government most able to pressure Sudan to end the atrocities it commits in Darfur and the violence it supports in Chad.
As a permanent member of the U.N. Security Council, and as acting President when the Security Council approved the UNAMID peacekeeping mission, China has a special responsibility to ensure that Darfur peacekeepers are fully deployed and adequately equipped. And as current custodian of the universal values of peace and fraternity the Olympics represent, China has a special duty to ensure that its actions are consistent with those values.
The documents below contain extensive information about China's role in Sudan, its failure to stand up against genocide, and steps it can take to help end the suffering in Darfur.
Less than Meets the Eye: Beijing’s Recent Statements and Actions on Darfur (107K PDF)
Save Darfur Coalition
March 19, 2008
Joint Statement on China and SudanSave Darfur Coalition, ENOUGH, STAND, GI-Net, and Dream for Darfur Joint Statement
February 13, 2008
China, Sudan, and the Darfur ConflictSave Darfur Coalition Fact Sheet
January 18, 2008
China in Sudan: Having it Both WaysSave Darfur Coalition Briefing Paper
October 18, 2007
An Axis of Peace for Darfur: The United States, France, and ChinaENOUGH Project Strategy Briefing
June 21, 2007
What Others Are Saying About ChinaSave Darfur Coalition Fact Sheet
May 29, 2007
China and Sudan: A Problematic Partnership (2.9 MB PDF)
Save Darfur Coalition Graphic
May 29, 2007
China and SudanA Background by Lee Feinstein
Talking Points Memo
April 24, 2007