China wants to have strong backing at the United Nations, especially when taking a position against the western powers that have used their muscle for years to secure the support from the developing world.

While the government might take measures the public wishes it to take ... there will be some who will not be sacrificed and that will be a source of anger.

This is completely a betrayal of the people who elected this government.

It is a significant setback in terms of the whole process of making peace having to start again.

Looking at the countries he has visited, he is not only seeking commercial ties ... but also to forge some sort of political unity.