41.   Bagabandi would probably use the veto to slow legislation needed to continue the reforms at their current pace.

42.   Beijing retaliated by cutting ties with Macedonia and used its veto in the United Nations security council to block extension of a U.N. peace keeping force there.

43.   Britain already uses its veto to stop measures it feels are against its vital national interests.

44.   Britain, like other European Union members, has threatened and used its veto before.

45.   But the United States would then almost certainly use its veto to kill the resolution.

46.   China has said it is considering using its veto to punish Macedonia for establishing diplomatic ties with Taiwan, which Beijing considers a renegade province.

47.   China, which could use its veto to stop the embargo, is expected to abstain on a resolution, the official said.

48.   Chen did not say, however, whether China would use its veto to block the resolution.

49.   Does that mean the United States will use its veto?

50.   During previous council debates on extending the U.N. operation in Haiti, China has repeatedly threatened to use its veto to block an extension but each time relented.