Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06HONGKONG3912
2006-09-30 07:24:00
CONFIDENTIAL//NOFORN
Consulate Hong Kong
Cable title:
MFA COMMISSIONER IN HONG KONG PRESSES FOR CHAN AS
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C O N F I D E N T I A L HONG KONG 003912
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TAGS: PGOV PHUM PINR PREL HK CH
SUBJECT: MFA COMMISSIONER IN HONG KONG PRESSES FOR CHAN AS
WHO DIRECTOR GENERAL
Classified By: Consul General James B. Cunningham. Reasons: 1.4 (b,d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L HONG KONG 003912
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DEPT FOR EAP AND EAP/CM
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/29/2031
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PINR PREL HK CH
SUBJECT: MFA COMMISSIONER IN HONG KONG PRESSES FOR CHAN AS
WHO DIRECTOR GENERAL
Classified By: Consul General James B. Cunningham. Reasons: 1.4 (b,d).
1) (C) In two recent meetings between the Consul General and
Lu Xinhua, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commissioner
to Hong Kong, Lu has pressed politely but with some emphasis
for United States support for Margaret Chan to take up the
position of Director General of the World Health Organization
(WHO). In meetings on September 21 and 27, Lu cited Chan's
qualifications, her previous experience as the director of
Hong Kong's Department of Health, and the positive
assessments her work as an Assistant Director General in the
WHO has received.
2) (C) Lu remarked, "If Chan wins, it would mean a lot for
the 'one country, two systems' model and could also show the
high degree of autonomy that China has guaranteed to Hong
Kong." Lu added that the PRC central government has "always
supported" the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Government's engagement with the international community.
When the Consul General responded that the United States
considers her a very serious candidate, Lu said, "We very
much hope for the support of the United States, as a friendly
country. U.S. support will be important for her candidacy's
success. It would be good if the U.S. and China could join
in supporting her."
3) (C) Comment: Lu's presentations left us little doubt he
meant to convey that China sees Margaret Chan's nomination as
a key issue affecting national prestige and "face."
Cunningham
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NOFORN
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EAP AND EAP/CM
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/29/2031
TAGS: PGOV PHUM PINR PREL HK CH
SUBJECT: MFA COMMISSIONER IN HONG KONG PRESSES FOR CHAN AS
WHO DIRECTOR GENERAL
Classified By: Consul General James B. Cunningham. Reasons: 1.4 (b,d).
1) (C) In two recent meetings between the Consul General and
Lu Xinhua, the PRC Ministry of Foreign Affairs Commissioner
to Hong Kong, Lu has pressed politely but with some emphasis
for United States support for Margaret Chan to take up the
position of Director General of the World Health Organization
(WHO). In meetings on September 21 and 27, Lu cited Chan's
qualifications, her previous experience as the director of
Hong Kong's Department of Health, and the positive
assessments her work as an Assistant Director General in the
WHO has received.
2) (C) Lu remarked, "If Chan wins, it would mean a lot for
the 'one country, two systems' model and could also show the
high degree of autonomy that China has guaranteed to Hong
Kong." Lu added that the PRC central government has "always
supported" the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Government's engagement with the international community.
When the Consul General responded that the United States
considers her a very serious candidate, Lu said, "We very
much hope for the support of the United States, as a friendly
country. U.S. support will be important for her candidacy's
success. It would be good if the U.S. and China could join
in supporting her."
3) (C) Comment: Lu's presentations left us little doubt he
meant to convey that China sees Margaret Chan's nomination as
a key issue affecting national prestige and "face."
Cunningham