Yes, they can. (And they did.)

Sickening story in the Guardian about China holding the Copenhagen talks hostage — and the rest of the world caving to its homicidal demands.

Why?

"China knows it is becoming an uncontested superpower; indeed its newfound muscular confidence was on striking display in Copenhagen. Its coal-based economy doubles every decade, and its power increases commensurately. Its leadership will not alter this magic formula unless they absolutely have to."

So, two words: Boycott China.

Of course, that's not 100% possible anymore, since the world has made China its exclusive manufacturer for many of the daily basics people consume. But a boycott is 80% possible. Maybe even 90%. The world must strike back against the Empire.