It seems that the US government also took a while before it came to the aid of the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Leigh, Johannesburg, South Africa

Wake up call to China: Non-intervention when 100 000 people have died is NOT the right thing to do. These people are dying in their thousands!! And this is such a wonderful opportunity for China to show what a great nation it is..Beijing is being so cowardly, its shameful!

Chris, Leeds,

Respondents from China show just why China is not ready for prime-time. Their utter disregard for life is simply staggering. Were America to have this policy in WWII these same people would be speaking Japanese.

Garry, Hong Kong,

We have seen how China having a hand in the Zimbabwe' genocide by suppling the government with arms, we have seen it's no interference is Dafur and now this. If China wants to be taken seriously by the American and European people, then it should act with humanity and use its considerable influence.

kim, london,

Don't only emotionally and bitterly blame countries and people who are innocent and doing their best to help. Try to be positive and use wisedom to reach the people in need.

Alex, Melbourne, Australia

China does have humanity! It's just the culture difference and politics. I cannot allege if the policy is good or bad, right or wrong, either can you. China offered her help, and so she deserve the respect instead of the abuse.

Peggie, Hangzhou, China

'Take the Tibetan issue, its her internal affairs'

Well the Tibetans might say that they have no desire to be part of China's 'internal affairs' , that China made them part of her internal affairs without an invitation 50 years ago.

Michael, Nottm, UK

It is quite possible that the cruel generals are acting on orders of their communist mentors in Beijing. Cant the world's democracies join to gether to topple such a shameless regime and instal a democratic government in Myanmar.

NK Pant, Dehra Dun, India

In my opinion, the only interaction between any other country in the world should be in the form of trade. If everyone just mind their own business with the sole exception of foreign trade, there won't be any wars or diplomatic crises, as when country A pressurizes country B over this and that.

Alasdair, London, UK

May I remind you that china only used 5 vetoes since it joined the UN in1971, where as the us abused its power 82 times, uk 32 times, and france 18 times.

bob, Waterloo,

As to China, she offers principle of non-interference, as well as she herself need to be offered. Take the Tibetan issue, its her internal affairs, she needs no sayings or actions from the rest of the world. She has the power to deal with it. She has set a good example not exerting pressure on Burma

caoliyan, Jinhua, china

Good practice. It is a good policy of non-interference in internal affairs of other countries.

Tian Qingyou, Tianjin,

Not an issue for the security council? We should sit by idly while the Burmese Government seizes aid? Tell that to the hundreds of thousands of men, women, and children literally starving to death.

Isak Tranvik, Minneapolis, United States

.... I despair at humanity .

alex , london, uk

Howard, Chicago, USA

U can win hearts and mind by persuasion and examples but not by threats and sanctions and by intereference in others internal affairs. How do you like it if other countries interfere with yours? It is live and let live.
Peace to the world.

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

jim whit, Fl, USA

Jim you are right in a way. I am sure Myanmar would appreciate your aid too if there was no conditions attached. If we donate money do we tell the receipient how to use the money? Donations come from the heart and is given from the heart. It is up to them how to use that aid.

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Ramesh, Bangalore, India

China has been a victim of foreign intereference. Further it has its principle based on Confucius philosophy. It has not shied away from its international obligations. It had given aid and help to many countries. It is definitely not a threat unlike some others.
Peace.

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Many people criticize the the US policy of 'Police Man for the World', now some creitcize China for No-interference. Is these any thing in between so every one can creticize?

Howard, Chicago, USA

It is to my understanding that the Junta has let some foreign aids get into Myanmar except those they don't like

jim whit, Fl, USA

China should get out of security cousil if they do want to take part in world's affairs. I think "staying away from other's internal affairs" is just an excuse, if they really mean it they should apply it to arms shipment too. I would also blame Indian govt for supporting this ruthless regime .

Ramesh, Bangalore, India

I can understand The Chinese principle (till some extent) not to get involved directly however using Veto powers to prevent action being taken through the UN is simply unexcusable!

Sush, Nottingham, UK

I think it is just a natural disaster although it really bad, not a political issue. For China, my motherland, have our own foreign policy, we should respect other country sovereignty, and respect each other `s culture or the way they doing. And don`t push them, respect them.

Ren Chunping, tianjin, China

China is right. It is for disaster relief agencies to act now. Not the security council.

I also believe aid and help are well on the way to help the needy and victims.

Myanmar does not need any diversion from focus of aid and help. They have their own way. We can advise but not force

Lim, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Please take your time, says the Grim Reaper, no rush, no rush at all.

chris boyle, Hull, england