CHINESE ACTIVITY IN THE BAHAMAS

S E C R E T NASSAU 000465

SIPDIS

FOR DS/IP/WHA AND DS/ICI/CI

E.O. 12958: DECL: 1.6X1
TAGS: ASEC
SUBJECT: CHINESE ACTIVITY IN THE BAHAMAS

REF: TELEPHONE CONVERSATION BETWEEN RSO AND DS/ICI/CI

Classified By: RSO John V. Kane, Reason 1.5 (c)


1. (S/NF) On March 10, 2005, at 1030 hours, TDY Deputy Chief
of Mission's Secretary, Shirley Hampton, received a telephone
call from Chen Dayu, (DOB: 12AUG1964, Diplomatic Passport
Number: D90006400) the Second Secretary, from The Embassy of
the People's Republic of China. Chen Dayu indicated he had a
gift to give to U.S. Ambassador John Rood. Chen Dayu stated
he didn't feel comfortable meeting in the U.S. Embassy and
wanted Shirley Hampton to meet with him in the lobby of the
Colonial Hilton Hotel, located across the street from the
U.S. Embassy, to pick up the gifts.


2. (S/NF) At 1040 hours Shirley Hampton met with Chen Dayu in
the lobby of the Colonial Hilton Hotel and picked up one bag
of gifts. Upon returning to the U.S. Embassy, Shirley Hampton
contacted the Regional Security Officer indicting she just
met with Chen Dayu in the lobby of the Colonial Hilton Hotel
and received a bag of gifts for Ambassador John Rood.

The gifts presented to Ambassador Rood were:
1) One box containing four glass figures.
2) One box containing two chopsticks.
3) One typed note stating:

Your Excellency,

I feel privileged to write you, Sir
As you may concern, I am still sad about the departure of my
mentor Ambassador Jiao. However, I am glad that and Mr. Jiao
have become good friends and you don't have to compete each
other anymore. I would like to present to you, Sir, something
very unique for your private collection.

Sir, please accept my highest consideration.

Yours sincerely,


3. (U) All indicated items would be mailed to Patrick Dorminy
DS/ICI/CI.

ROOD