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China says US seizure of ships ‘serious violation’ of international law (www.straitstimes.com)

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[–] davel@lemmy.ml 37 points 3 days ago* (last edited 3 days ago) (1 children)

Ha.

Unlike international law, the “rules-based order” doesn’t even exist. It’s a thing the US made up. It’s just a euphemism for doing what the US tells you. The US makes up the rules and expects countries to follow them. Why the hell should China or Russia play the US’ game of Calvinball?