The World: Two United Nations Scenarios

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What of China's permanent seat (and veto power) in the Security Council? Even if the U.S. successfully defends Taipei's seat in the General Assembly, Peking is almost certain to be voted into the Security Council, where "China" is one of the five permanent veto-wielding members. The others, including the U.S., are unanimous in their desire to see Peking take its place. Thus they would have to try to "neutralize" Taipei's veto.

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