Germany, Holland Placate China

Quick to jump on foreign violators of treaties, it seems, People's Republic of China condemned German and Dutch failures to protect Chinese embassies in the Netherlands and Germany. Communist China urged the two countries to abide by the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations and take all measures necessary to ensure the safety and dignity of its emissaries, China Daily reported on July 8, 2009.

Both host nations are reported to have quickly pledged compliance, and Holland expressed regret. Article 22(2) of the 1961 Convention provides for embassies:

2. The receiving State is under a special duty to take all appropriate steps to protect the premises of the mission against any intrusion or damage and to prevent any disturbance of the peace of the mission or impairment of its dignity.

Wed, 14:02:00 8 Jul 2009 / Embassy Law Link

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