JUNE 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,

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SUBJECT: JUNE 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
NICARAGUA-CHINA RELATIONS, IRAQI PRESIDENT VISIT, JLG
MEETINGS, PENTAGON REPORT, EMISSIONS STANDARDS, CHINA-EU
SUMMIT



1. Key points at the June 14 MFA Press Conference were:

-- China has taken note of reports indicating the imminent
transfer of North Korean funds from Macau's Banco Delta Asia
and hopes relevant parties take steps toward denuclearization
of the Korean Peninsula.

-- Not responding directly to questions regarding a possible
switch in Nicaragua's diplomatic relations from Taiwan to
China, the spokesman said only that China is prepared to have
normal diplomatic relations with any country.

-- Iraqi President Talabani will visit China on June 20-26.

-- China is taking steps to combat climate change, but
believes setting CO2 emission limits for developing countries
is unacceptable.

Six-Party Talks
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2. At the June 14 regular MFA press briefing, spokesman Qin
Gang said that China has taken note of relevant parties'
efforts to resolve the BDA issue and hopes that resolution of
this issue can advance the Six-Party Talks process. China
hopes that all of the parties have the will to implement
initial actions toward the denuclearization of the Korean
Peninsula.

Possible Nicaraguan Recognition Switch?
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3. Asked to respond to press reports that Nicaragua is
considering switching diplomatic recognition from Taiwan to
China, Qin said that China is prepared to have normal
relations with any country and hopes more countries will
follow the "trend of the times."

Iraqi President to Visit China
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4. Qin announced that Iraqi President Talabani will visit
China June 20-26. President Talabani will hold talks with
President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and National People's
Congress Chairman Wu Bangguo. President Talabani will visit
the cities of Xian and Nanjing and is expected to sign
agreements related to health and education.

Joint Liaison Group Meetings
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5. Qin confirmed that United States and Beijing officials are
meeting to discuss a variety of law enforcement cooperation
issues, including anti-corruption, counterterrorism,
immigration and legal assistance. China hopes to expand
cooperation on security with all relevant countries. When
asked about the possibility of concluding an extradition
treaty between the United States and China, Qin said that
China favors such treaties and is ready to discuss it.
However, he said, China hopes that the United States
recognizes China's concerns so that agreement on such a
treaty can be reached. When asked to elaborate on these
concerns, Qin said China wants corrupt Chinese officials to
be extradited at an early date from the United States so that
they may face justice.

Report on China's Military "Irresponsible"
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6. The Pentagon report on China's military is
"irresponsible," Qin said. China's military is peaceful,
transparent and open. China hopes the United States will
uphold the one-China principle and stop selling weapons to
Taiwan. China is ready to enhance mutual understanding and
trust by increasing military exchanges, he added.

Anti-Communism not in Vogu, CCP Positive Force
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7. When asked to comment on the U.S. memorial to victims of
communism, Qin said the United States should abandon its Cold
War mentality and stop interfering in China's internal
affairs. The Chinese Communist Party is a strong force that
is building democracy and prosperity and safeguarding world
peace, he stated.

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China-Vietnam Territorial Claims
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8. China hopes Vietnam will stop exploration activities and
unilateral actions around the Nansha Islands, which are
China's undisputable sovereign territory, stated Qin.
China's believes a "proper solution" to this issue must be
found through consultations and joint-development, he added.

Emissions Limits
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9. Although China is a minor polluter compared to developed
countries, Qin claimed, China understands that combating
climate change requires global action and is acting
responsibly. However, setting CO2 emissions limits for
developing countries is unacceptable, said Qin.
Industrialization by developed countries is the main reason
for climate change, he said.
RANDT