Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BEIJING4956
2006-03-16 10:36:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
PRC/KOSOVO: BEIJING WILLING TO ACCEPT INDEPENDENCE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 004956
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/16/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV SR CH
SUBJECT: PRC/KOSOVO: BEIJING WILLING TO ACCEPT INDEPENDENCE
PROVIDED SERBS AGREE
Classified By: Political External Unit Chief Edgard Kagan. Reasons 1.4
(b/d).
(C) The PRC is not opposed to independence for Kosovo as
long as all interested parties agree, according to MFA
International Organization Department UN Division Director
Yang Tao. In a March 15 meeting, Yang said that the Kosovo
issue is very sensitive because of its unique history.
Noting that the PRC supports final status talks, Yang said
Beijing believes some countries are prejudging the resolution
of the question of Kosovo's sovereignty and even trying to
influence the outcome by calling for independence. He said
the PRC would look favorably at an agreement that was reached
through the final status talks and is acceptable to all the
parties. Expressing he personal view, Yang commented that
China accepts the possibility of a referendum to determine
Kosovo's future status and would support the results of such
a referendum provided it reflects the will of the people in
Serbia and Montenegro and not just the residents of Kosovo.
Noting strong Russian views on this matter, Yang stated that
Kosovo is a very complicated issue that is particularly
sensitive for China and could also set precedents that could
have a negative impact on a number of Soviet bloc countries.
RANDT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/16/2016
TAGS: PREL PGOV SR CH
SUBJECT: PRC/KOSOVO: BEIJING WILLING TO ACCEPT INDEPENDENCE
PROVIDED SERBS AGREE
Classified By: Political External Unit Chief Edgard Kagan. Reasons 1.4
(b/d).
(C) The PRC is not opposed to independence for Kosovo as
long as all interested parties agree, according to MFA
International Organization Department UN Division Director
Yang Tao. In a March 15 meeting, Yang said that the Kosovo
issue is very sensitive because of its unique history.
Noting that the PRC supports final status talks, Yang said
Beijing believes some countries are prejudging the resolution
of the question of Kosovo's sovereignty and even trying to
influence the outcome by calling for independence. He said
the PRC would look favorably at an agreement that was reached
through the final status talks and is acceptable to all the
parties. Expressing he personal view, Yang commented that
China accepts the possibility of a referendum to determine
Kosovo's future status and would support the results of such
a referendum provided it reflects the will of the people in
Serbia and Montenegro and not just the residents of Kosovo.
Noting strong Russian views on this matter, Yang stated that
Kosovo is a very complicated issue that is particularly
sensitive for China and could also set precedents that could
have a negative impact on a number of Soviet bloc countries.
RANDT