So fat we lied, we steal Pomp finally got the courage to do it. But he only did this when he's leaving office in ten days time. So it is really only a time bomb to tie his successor into a policy that he himself didn't want to be saddled with when dealing with China.
As far as China is concern China can rescind all previous agreements with the U.S. China can go nuclear and say to U.S. if you wish to pursue diplomatic relationship. Then you have a choice like any other country. And join all the other Pacific tiny nations and Paraguay. Go on I dare you.
The emperors finally throw of the dice before the empire take their rightful place and descend into mediocrity.