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06TOKYO2113
2006-04-19 01:20:00
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Embassy Tokyo
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MEDIA REACTION US-CHINA RELATIONS - TOKYO
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UNCLAS TOKYO 002113
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION US-CHINA RELATIONS - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the surge in oil prices in Tuesday's trading in New York,
London, and Tokyo.
UNCLAS TOKYO 002113
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION US-CHINA RELATIONS - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the surge in oil prices in Tuesday's trading in New York,
London, and Tokyo.
1. "China's Oil Policy Will be a Focal Point at Bush-Hu
Talks" Washington correspondent Kasahara of the liberal
Mainichi commented (4/19): "In a speech Monday in
Washington, Deputy Secretary of State Zoellick pointed
out that China's energy policy, as seen in its move to
lock up oil supplies in undemocratic African countries
like Sudan, is a source of tension in US-China
relations.... As China's policy of supporting resource-
rich rogue states clashes with the US goal of expanding
democracy, this issue will be a focal point at the Bush-
Hu talks Thursday.... The US has become wary of China's
moves to strengthen ties with Sudan, Iran, and
Venezuela.... Washington is also concerned about moves
among oil-producing nations to use oil as a diplomatic
tool, as Iran's nuclear development poses a challenge to
the international community. China's oil policy has
demonstrated to the US that it has grown from an Asian
power into a major global player. US concern about
Washington's energy policy has prompted Washington to
call on Beijing to become a responsible stakeholder in
the international community."
SCHIEFFER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION US-CHINA RELATIONS - TOKYO
LEAD STORIES: Most Wednesday morning papers front-paged
the surge in oil prices in Tuesday's trading in New York,
London, and Tokyo.
1. "China's Oil Policy Will be a Focal Point at Bush-Hu
Talks" Washington correspondent Kasahara of the liberal
Mainichi commented (4/19): "In a speech Monday in
Washington, Deputy Secretary of State Zoellick pointed
out that China's energy policy, as seen in its move to
lock up oil supplies in undemocratic African countries
like Sudan, is a source of tension in US-China
relations.... As China's policy of supporting resource-
rich rogue states clashes with the US goal of expanding
democracy, this issue will be a focal point at the Bush-
Hu talks Thursday.... The US has become wary of China's
moves to strengthen ties with Sudan, Iran, and
Venezuela.... Washington is also concerned about moves
among oil-producing nations to use oil as a diplomatic
tool, as Iran's nuclear development poses a challenge to
the international community. China's oil policy has
demonstrated to the US that it has grown from an Asian
power into a major global player. US concern about
Washington's energy policy has prompted Washington to
call on Beijing to become a responsible stakeholder in
the international community."
SCHIEFFER