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Inviolability of Diplomatic Missions Challenged in China
London reports the burning and sacking of the British Embassy in Peking and the assault on its staff threaten diplomatic immunity. The incident raises questions about protection for diplomats in China amid turmoil and the possibility of evacuating women and children. The piece notes the long-standing rule of inviolability and its medieval origins, and contrasts with past cases like the Boxer Rebellion.
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