sanctions in so far as this is compatible with the needs of international trade. This means that our abstention on this first draft resolution is not and cannot be interpreted as inaction. We have reservations on the procedures proposed as a result of the Committee’s work but we have no reservations in regard to implementing stronger sanctions. 54. As regards the draft resolution contained in document S/10928, the French delegation indicated in the course of its previous statement why it could not endorse the provisions contained therein. 5s. Mr. CBUANG YEN (China) (translation from Chinese). The Chinese representative, Mr. Huang Hua, pointed out in his earlier statement [1715th meeting] that the two draft resolutions before the Security Council were only preliminary measures for strengthening and expanding the sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. Regrettably, however, the second draft resolution has been vetoed by two permanent members, the United Kingdom and the United States. This cannot but offer food for deep thought. 56. Certain representatives who are stubbornly against the second draft resolution have kept on saying that they are also “in favour of strengthening sanctions against Southern Rhodesia” and have even stated on many occasions that they are “second to none” in implementing the sanctions against Southern Rhodesia. They also admit that the South African and Portuguese authorities are doing their utmost to undermine sanctions against Southern Rhodesia; they too notice the “plain fact” that many products front Southern Rhodesia have been exported under the cover of South African or Portuguese certificates. They say that they are in favour of stalling all illegal trade with Southern Rhodesia so as to implement thoroughly the relevant resolutions. They allege that “paper sanctions are useless”, which implies that they intend earnestly to strengthen the sanctions in deed. 57. These words sound so nice that people have expected 
**Analysis**
The text appears to be discussing a diplomatic and political issue related to economic sanctions and international trade, specifically in the context of Southern Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe). The language used is formal and diplomatic, indicating that it is a official document or statement from a government or international organization. The content focuses on the implementation and effectiveness of sanctions, rather than any specific economic, environmental, or social issue.

**Category**
International trade