China in Darfur

The article in the Contra Costa Times deals with the involvement of China in Darfur. Amit Arora, the writer of the article says that the continuation of the genocide in Darfur is mainly due to the actions of China. Presently, China is the biggest importer of oil from Sudan. To be more specific, 60 percent of the oil yield in Sudan is imported by China. It thus, provides the Sudanese government with the necessary capital to fuel their genocide. The incoming money is used by the government of Sudan to buy weapons. The most astonishing fact is that most of the weapons used in Sudan are from China., which had been bought before the genocide and, Chinese weapons are still being funneled into Darfur. This is still going on, violating the arms embargo of the UN. China should be made aware of its actions and their consequences by the international community. They should be made to stop such financial agreements with Sudan, at least until the end of the genocide. The international community should voice their concern over China’s role in the genocide and do something about it.