One of the reasons why the Government of Sudan has chosen to partner with China is that China buys the oil without conditions. There are no conditions attached to their business. There are more conditions now, especially in the last few years, because they are responding to the pressure they're under on Darfur. But there were no conditions.
I think the Chinese are also getting quite a good deal. The price of oil is cheaper for them in Sudan than anywhere else, which is also one of the reasons why the SPLM is not happy. They're getting 50% of the deal, but they're getting less money, of course, than if the oil was sold to U.S. companies or other international companies.
And absolutely, I think Canada can engage the Chinese government. I think they are receptive. I think they're willing to play a relatively constructive role. You should look at Chinese foreign policy over the years. It has now evolved, dramatically I would say. They are willing to be engaged on Sudan. Really, the issue that they've insisted on all along is the consent of the Government of Sudan. There is no chapter 7, no peace enforcement mission, and no imposition of force on Sudan, and there is respect for the consent of the government.
If you look at the situation in Sudan from the human rights perspective, it may not be acceptable, but if you look at it from a pragmatic political perspective, there was no way around it anyway. I think their position, in any case, was quite reasonable and reflected a certain reality.