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Created
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06BEIJING15377
2006-07-25 10:33:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 BEIJING 015377
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2021
TAGS: PREL CH JA
SUBJECT: PRC ON CHINA-JAPAN SECURITY TALKS
Classified By: Classified by Deputy Political Minister Counselor Robert
Griffiths. Reasons 1.4 (b/d).
SUMMARY
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 BEIJING 015377
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2021
TAGS: PREL CH JA
SUBJECT: PRC ON CHINA-JAPAN SECURITY TALKS
Classified By: Classified by Deputy Political Minister Counselor Robert
Griffiths. Reasons 1.4 (b/d).
SUMMARY
--------------
1. (C) China agreed to resume the China-Japan Security
Dialogue after a two-year hiatus to show the importance of
the bilateral relationship, MFA Asian Affairs Department
Japan Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun told poloffs on July
24. Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and Deputy Foreign
Minister Tsuneo Nishida agreed to cooperate to maintain peace
and stability on the Korean Peninsula and to bring the DPRK
back to the Six-Party Talks. The two sides exchanged
information and doubts about their respective defense
policies, with the PLA's rapid growth and lack of
transparency being Japan's concern. China expressed worry
that Japan might change its overall security posture.
Foreign Ministers Li and Aso will meet in Kuala Lumpur during
the ARF. PRC Ambassador to Japan Wang Yi will express
President Hu Jintao's condolences at the August 8 funeral for
former Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. End summary.
2. (C) On July 25 MFA Asian Affairs Department Japan
Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun briefed poloffs on the
10th round of the China-Japan Security Dialogue held July 21
in Beijing. PRC Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and Japan's
Deputy Foreign Minister Tsuneo Nishida headed large
delegations that included a significant component from each
country's Ministry of Defense, as well as Foreign Ministry
officials. Lu said that China decided to resume the talks
after a two-year hiatus to shore-up sagging bilateral
relations to underline the importance of Sino-Japan
relations. The Korean Peninsula and the overall China-Japan
security relationship were the two main topics of discussion.
DPRK
--------------
3. (C) Wu and Nishida reviewed their responses to the DPRK
missile launches, particularly focusing on the
Japan-sponsored UNSC resolution, Lu said. Despite
preliminary differences which Lu blamed on Japan's initial
overly strong response, the two sides reached a consensus,
which Lu attributed to Japan's "flexibility." Nishida in
turn expressed appreciation for China's persistent efforts to
solve the Korean Peninsula issues. The two sides agreed to
work together more closely to bring the DPRK back to the
Six-Party Talks and maintain peace and stability on the
peninsula, according to Lu.
Comparing Notes on Defense Strategies
--------------
4. (C) Each side introduced its defense strategy and sought
to allay the doubts of the other. China said that its
defense planning is defensive in orientation. Japan
expressed concern over the rapid growth of the Chinese
military forces and the PLA's general lack of transparency.
China responded by sharing statistics to show that the PLA's
growth has been moderate and by pointing to its military
white paper as evidence of transparency. The Japanese side
then reviewed its "Specialized Defense" policy. China urged
Japan to maintain its current defense posture as it is a
positive factor for the peace and stability of the region.
Regarding Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe's call to
discuss the possibility of a preemptive strike on DPRK
missile sites, Lu said the Japanese side stated that, while
Japan will not change its longstanding defense policy, it
reserves the right to engage in preemptive action.
Li-Aso Meeting at the ARF
--------------
5. (C) At a bilateral meeting between Foreign Ministers Li
Zhaoxing and Taro Aso on the margins of the ARF later this
week, Lu said the agenda will focus on improving the overall
China-Japan relationship and improving coordination regarding
the DPRK. The talks will also touch on the Yasukuni Shrine
visits. Lu said FM Li will state China's willingness to
improve relations with Japan through increased cooperation in
many areas. Lu speculated that the Yasukuni Shrine issue
will not be as contentious as it has been in past leadership
meetings.
PRC Ambassador to Attend Former PM Hashimoto's Funeral
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6. (C) Lu said PRC Ambassador to Japan Wang Yi will attend
the August 8 funeral of former Prime Minister Ryutaro
Hashimoto as Beijing's "special representative" and he will
BEIJING 00015377 002 OF 002
express President Hu Jintao's condolences.
RANDT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/25/2021
TAGS: PREL CH JA
SUBJECT: PRC ON CHINA-JAPAN SECURITY TALKS
Classified By: Classified by Deputy Political Minister Counselor Robert
Griffiths. Reasons 1.4 (b/d).
SUMMARY
--------------
1. (C) China agreed to resume the China-Japan Security
Dialogue after a two-year hiatus to show the importance of
the bilateral relationship, MFA Asian Affairs Department
Japan Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun told poloffs on July
24. Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and Deputy Foreign
Minister Tsuneo Nishida agreed to cooperate to maintain peace
and stability on the Korean Peninsula and to bring the DPRK
back to the Six-Party Talks. The two sides exchanged
information and doubts about their respective defense
policies, with the PLA's rapid growth and lack of
transparency being Japan's concern. China expressed worry
that Japan might change its overall security posture.
Foreign Ministers Li and Aso will meet in Kuala Lumpur during
the ARF. PRC Ambassador to Japan Wang Yi will express
President Hu Jintao's condolences at the August 8 funeral for
former Prime Minister Ryutaro Hashimoto. End summary.
2. (C) On July 25 MFA Asian Affairs Department Japan
Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun briefed poloffs on the
10th round of the China-Japan Security Dialogue held July 21
in Beijing. PRC Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and Japan's
Deputy Foreign Minister Tsuneo Nishida headed large
delegations that included a significant component from each
country's Ministry of Defense, as well as Foreign Ministry
officials. Lu said that China decided to resume the talks
after a two-year hiatus to shore-up sagging bilateral
relations to underline the importance of Sino-Japan
relations. The Korean Peninsula and the overall China-Japan
security relationship were the two main topics of discussion.
DPRK
--------------
3. (C) Wu and Nishida reviewed their responses to the DPRK
missile launches, particularly focusing on the
Japan-sponsored UNSC resolution, Lu said. Despite
preliminary differences which Lu blamed on Japan's initial
overly strong response, the two sides reached a consensus,
which Lu attributed to Japan's "flexibility." Nishida in
turn expressed appreciation for China's persistent efforts to
solve the Korean Peninsula issues. The two sides agreed to
work together more closely to bring the DPRK back to the
Six-Party Talks and maintain peace and stability on the
peninsula, according to Lu.
Comparing Notes on Defense Strategies
--------------
4. (C) Each side introduced its defense strategy and sought
to allay the doubts of the other. China said that its
defense planning is defensive in orientation. Japan
expressed concern over the rapid growth of the Chinese
military forces and the PLA's general lack of transparency.
China responded by sharing statistics to show that the PLA's
growth has been moderate and by pointing to its military
white paper as evidence of transparency. The Japanese side
then reviewed its "Specialized Defense" policy. China urged
Japan to maintain its current defense posture as it is a
positive factor for the peace and stability of the region.
Regarding Chief Cabinet Secretary Shinzo Abe's call to
discuss the possibility of a preemptive strike on DPRK
missile sites, Lu said the Japanese side stated that, while
Japan will not change its longstanding defense policy, it
reserves the right to engage in preemptive action.
Li-Aso Meeting at the ARF
--------------
5. (C) At a bilateral meeting between Foreign Ministers Li
Zhaoxing and Taro Aso on the margins of the ARF later this
week, Lu said the agenda will focus on improving the overall
China-Japan relationship and improving coordination regarding
the DPRK. The talks will also touch on the Yasukuni Shrine
visits. Lu said FM Li will state China's willingness to
improve relations with Japan through increased cooperation in
many areas. Lu speculated that the Yasukuni Shrine issue
will not be as contentious as it has been in past leadership
meetings.
PRC Ambassador to Attend Former PM Hashimoto's Funeral
-------------- --------------
6. (C) Lu said PRC Ambassador to Japan Wang Yi will attend
the August 8 funeral of former Prime Minister Ryutaro
Hashimoto as Beijing's "special representative" and he will
BEIJING 00015377 002 OF 002
express President Hu Jintao's condolences.
RANDT