Chapter 1078: One vote!
In the UN conference room, Robert Wood's face looked a little proud.
In any case, the other party sent the space-based weapon to outer space and had used it. This is an undeniable fact.
In his opinion, as long as they grasp this point hard, no matter how much they argue, it will be impossible to be useful.
"I really want to know how you initiated sanctions."
Wang Xiuyuan stared at Mi Fang's representative Robert Wood with interest.
Of course, this is impossible for him to say at such a meeting under his current situation.
After all, he is not an individual now, but represents the entire country.
Otherwise, he really wanted to argue and see how the other party made firewood and the others.
Economic and trade? Or energy tariffs? Or high-tech?
When it comes to economy and trade, they are now the world's largest economy, and their total economic output accounts for nearly one-third of the world.
In particular, industrial manufacturing accounts for more than 50% of the world's total, exceeding the total of 2 to 10.
The industrial products exported from them are no exaggeration to say that the whole world needs them.
If you talk about energy tariffs, that would be even more unrestrained.
Although they still need resources like oil and coal, they are no longer seriously choked
Not to mention the others, in the energy field, there are two controlled nuclear fusion reactors under construction in the United States that they currently support.
And only they can provide the core fusion stack core.
As for tariffs?
Do the United States dare to rashly raise tariffs to them now?
The United States is no longer the center of the world, or it is no longer the most important center.
Raising tariffs will only accelerate the "de-globalization" trend, prompting companies to adjust their supply chains to avoid risks while pushing up global inflation.
For the United States, which has long been at the peak of inflation, this move will only accelerate their death.
If he really wants to do this, he may be happy to see it happen.
Maybe they will split themselves up.
After all, fifty-one states are not one mind, it is no longer a matter of one day or two.
Of course, what is not available is just a speculation in Wang Xiuyuan's mind.
The lower limit of the United States is always lower than anyone imagined, and they might be able to successfully target other countries.
Even if they are not worried about these things now, they will inevitably have some not so pleasant feelings.
Faced with the sight of US representative Robert Wood, Wang Xiuyuan chuckled and said, "If you want to deploy orbital weapons in outer space, isn't the first country to conduct it?"
"As early as 2012, your side was intentionally promoting the militarized space X-37B spacecraft as a test platform for space bombers. It also carried out multiple experiments with weapons and equipment into space."
"In addition, the "Star Link" satellite project you created will also be transformed into a "Star Shield" global surveillance and strike system dedicated to serving the government, defense and intelligence departments in 2022."
"From "Star Link" to "Star Shield", from "civil" to "military", the United States can monitor military operations including the launch of ballistic missiles, hypersonic missiles, and fighter takeoffs at any time. Not to mention the geosynchronous orbit surveillance military satellite team "Silence Buck", "Long-range kill chain", and military aerospace plane X37B. The earth has become a "prison."
"If you want to deploy weapons in outer space, the United States is the country that should give the world the most explanation!"
Speaking of this, Wang Xiuyuan's eyes scanned the entire United Nations conference room, his tone increased a little, and he continued.
"And, over the past few decades, I believe I don't need to say much about who has blocked the proposal to restrict the militarization of outer space."
"Everyone here knows it! I won't point it out directly."
Hearing Wang Xiuyuan's words, Robert Wood's face suddenly became ugly, and he wanted to refute but had no angle.
Whether it is the X-37B spacecraft or the Star Shield, including over the past decade, they have been opposing proposals to restrict militarization of outer space.
But could the situation be the same at that time?
A few years ago, they were the boss of this planet. They are the most powerful countries in the world in terms of economic strength, technology, military, or aerospace technology.
At that time, they would agree to the proposals related to restricting the militarization of outer space and limit their own strength when they were crazy.
But what no one expected was that in just a few years, the world pattern had undergone such a drastic change.
The strategic plan originally used to deter other countries has now become their own shackles.
However, he did not give up on the continued targeting of the space-based weapons. He quickly spoke:
"I think your speech is completely inconsistent with the logic!"
"Whether it is the X-37B spacecraft or the Starlink satellite global navigation system are all equipment for peaceful use and development of space."
"The former has made great contributions to mankind's departure from the earth, while the latter still serves hundreds of millions of people in the world!"
"More importantly, we have never included these devices in the scope of space weapons and have never used them!"
"I think this is a serious false accusation of the United States maintaining world peace and space peace, and will reserve the right to file a lawsuit with the International Tribunal!"
Taking a deep breath, Robert Wood stared at Wang Xiuyuan with a gloomy face and continued: "But the Chinese side cannot explain the space-based weapons you deployed in low-Earth orbit of outer space, and used them to attack the territory of other countries!"
In the conference room, Wang Xiuyuan smiled softly and said, "Space-based weapons deployed in low-Earth orbit of outer space?"
"Who said it is a space-based weapon?"
As soon as these words came out, the entire UN General Assembly was quiet, and everyone looked over with surprise.
US representative Robert Wood was even more shocked.
No, you even use the space-based weapons to destroy a world's top mercenary organization. You actually said that it is not a weapon?
Can you not be so shameless in life?
After meeting Robert Wood's astonished gaze, Wang Xiuyuan's face was filled with a playful smile and handed over a look he learned from you, he continued. "In fact, the space-based platform deployed by China in outer space is not a weapon, but a scientific research and experimental equipment."
"Its main purpose is to simulate the damage caused by an asteroid or meteorite impact on the earth, to study the risk hazards that extraterrestrial bodies may cause to human civilization. As well as to evaluate the impact of meteorite impact on planetary magnetic fields, etc.."
"It is not a weapon, but a scientific research and experimental equipment. Experiments on the earth are just for the purpose of detecting performance and stability."
"In the future, it will be transferred to Mars orbit for in-depth scientific research and obtain more experimental data."
"We have never included space-based platform equipment in the scope of space weapons, and will not use it to disrupt peaceful development of space."
To a certain extent, space-based electromagnetic orbitals are indeed scientific research equipment.
And it was their Academician Xu personally instructed to collect experimental data.
Although he is not very clear about what the person needs this data to do, this does not prevent him from copying it and using it.
Moreover, if you want to talk about the development of space equipment, isn’t you the United States the first to take the lead?
Since the X-37B spacecraft and the Star Shield Global Surveillance and Strike System can be interpreted by you as space equipment and commercial equipment dedicated to the development of aerospace technology.
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Then their space-based electromagnetic railguns are naturally OK.
More importantly, they really used this equipment to collect a lot of scientific research data that Academician Xu wanted.
Compared with Lao Mi's X-37B spacecraft and Star Shield's global surveillance and strike system, that is a real scientific research activity!
Perhaps he didn't expect Wang Xiuyuan to be so "shameless", or perhaps he was angry.
In short, after hearing this, Robert Wood's face turned pale and he opened his mouth and wanted to say but couldn't speak, as if he had epilepsy.
After a long time, he recovered, his eyes filled with anger, staring at Wang Xiuyuan with gritted teeth and said, "Are you dumping us?"
Taking a deep breath, Robert Wood looked at the UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres, who was presiding over the meeting, and spoke:
"In response to the fact that China deploys space-based weapons in low-Earth orbit of outer space, violating the treaty on demilitarization of outer space, seriously infringing on the rights and interests of other countries and all mankind in space, we request the United Nations to convene the 'United Nations General Assembly' to vote and discuss."
"Including but not limited to Articles 41 to 46 of the Charter of the United Nations, including partial or complete cessation of economic relations, railways, maritime, aviation, postal, telecommunications, radio and other means of transportation, and the severance of diplomatic relations."
"Air and naval and army actions should be taken as necessary to maintain or restore international peace and security. This action may include demonstrations, blockades and other military actions of the Air and Naval and Army of the Member States of the United Nations"
The moment Robert Wood finished his speech, a commotion sounded in the conference room.
Someone stared at the representative of the United States in a daze, his eyes full of surprise, doubt, and doubt.
Is this 'silly' crazy?
Cut off the economy, suburbs, railways, and aviation. If you want to die, don’t drag them into the water, okay?
Some people stared at Robert Wood, and some people's eyes fell on China's representative Wang Xiuyuan, wanting to see his reaction.
The United Nations General Assembly and the United Nations Security Council are two different concepts.
The regular session of the United Nations General Assembly begins in September and ends in December.
The main responsibilities of the General Assembly include reviewing reports from the Security Council and other United Nations agencies, discussing and deciding the United Nations budget and the proportion of contributions allocated by Member States, electing non-permanent members of the Security Council, members of the Economic and Social Council and the Trusteeship Council, electing judges of the International Court of Justice, etc.
It's just about the end that we can catch up with so many representatives from the country on site.
And this meeting has no so-called veto power.
Because it belongs to the whole world, all countries that have joined the United Nations can participate in the voting.
As for the UN Security Council, it is a council established to protect the rights and interests of the founding state of the United Nations, that is, the victorious state of World War II.
The Security Council has a total of 5 permanent members and 10 non-permanent members. Each member has a voting right, while the permanent member has a veto power.
For Robert Wood, he knew very well what the outcome would be to convene a Security Council meeting.
China will undoubtedly use a veto power to directly reject their proposals.
But the United Nations General Assembly is different.
In a total of 193 countries, even if some of their allies stood next to China or gave up voting, he or the United States was still confident that they would pass at least two-thirds of their votes in favor and directly define this matter through the United Nations General Assembly.
This is also the reason why he directly bypassed the Security Council and chose the United Nations General Assembly.
As long as the other party's behavior of deploying space-based weapons in outer space near-Earth orbit is classified, they can join forces with other countries to initiate corresponding rulings.
This is their real purpose.
Otherwise, if you struggle to convene a United Nations meeting and then reject it by China, wouldn’t it be a waste of time and energy? It would be better to go home to take care of your children.
In the conference room, Wang Xiuyuan quietly watched Robert Wood's performance, quietly waited for the other party to finish speaking, and slowly stood up and spoke.
“Under Article 6, Article 34 of the Charter of the United Nations, the Security Council may investigate any dispute or any situation that may cause international friction or cause disputes to determine whether the continued existence of such dispute or situation is sufficient to endanger the maintenance of international peace and security.”
"And Chapter 8, Article 50, when the Security Council adopts measures of prevention or implementation against any State, other States, whether or not they are Members of the United Nations, shall have the right to consult with the Security Council to resolve the issue."
"In response to the opinions put forward by the US side, in accordance with the provisions of the UN Charter, a meeting of the 'Security Council' should be convened first to discuss and discuss."
A curve appeared at the corner of his mouth, and Wang Xiuyuan looked at Robert Wood quietly with a smile in his eyes.
Compared to conference rules and regulations?
He can recite the UN Charter directly.
Want to drill for loopholes? There is no dog hole.
The role of the Security Council is there, and the veto power is not used for nothing.
For the Five Permanent countries, especially the Three Permanents, as long as things are dragged into the UN Security Council meeting, everything else is easy to say.
After all, the Security Council itself was established to protect the rights and interests of the victorious countries in World War II. It involves its own interests, and the Five Constant People are not that easy to talk to.
Otherwise, in the early years, the United States would not have so easily rejected the joint working document jointly proposed by them in conjunction with Tsarist Russia, “the proposal to prevent the deployment of weapons in outer space, the use of external space objects or the threat of the use of force.”
Now?
Now it's their turn to veto it!