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07BEIJING940
2007-02-08 11:19:00
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Embassy Beijing
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FEBRUARY 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
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JAPANESE SHIP DISPUTE
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SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
CANADIAN UIGHUR, DR. GAO'S DETENTION, AFRICA COMMAND,
JAPANESE SHIP DISPUTE
1. Key points made at the February 8 MFA press
conference were:
-- The Six-Party Talks resumed today with an open-
ended schedule. Goals are to implement the Joint
Statement and establish a mechanism for further
progress. Relevant parties should address financial
sanctions issues to allow the Talks to move forward.
-- Addressing human rights cases, Canadian diplomats
have no right to attend the trial of a Chinese born,
Uighur-Canadian citizen. MFA refused to comment on
detention of AIDS activist Dr. Gao Yaojie.
-- China's recent survey activity in the East China
Sea does not require advance consultation with Japan.
-- China had no comment on the United States' creation
of a new unified African Command.
Six-Party Talks
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2. At the regularly scheduled February 8 MFA press
briefing, Deputy Spokesperson Jiang Yu announced that
the third round of Six-Party Talks resumed February 8
with an opening ceremony at 4:20 p.m. followed by a
plenary session and various bilateral, trilateral and
heads of delegation meetings. The duration of this
round of talks depends on progress made. Goals are to
implement the Joint Statement, set specific measures
parties will take in the initial phase, and establish
a mechanism for further progress. China hopes
relevant parties will maintain pragmatic attitudes to
address common concerns. The issue of establishing
working groups will be explored. EVFM Dai is meeting
with his DPRK counterpart. Yesterday VFM Wu met with
delegation heads from Russia, Japan, the United States
and the DPRK.
3. When asked about abductions, financial sanctions
and the anti-satellite test, Jiang said the Japan
kidnapping issue can be addressed bilaterally within
and beyond the framework of the Talks. China hopes
relevant parties take steps to address the financial
sanctions favorable to progress in the Talks. Jiang
said the anti-satellite test is not related to the
Talks; China's position is clear and the test does not
pose a threat to other countries.
4. Asked if the United States and the DPRK signed a
Memorandum of Understanding on financial sanctions in
Berlin and if Hill would brief VFM Wu about it, Jiang
would only say China hoped discussions between parties
would support the foundation of the Talks. When asked
to comment on the statements by Teng Jianqun, headof
China Arms Control and Disarmament Associaton, that
the Talks will not be successful unless the United
States lifts sanctions, Jiang replied this was only a
scholar's personal view and hoped parties would
overcome difficulties through compromise.
Human Rights: Canadian-Uighur, AIDS Dr. Gao Yaojie
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5. Jiang said detained Canadian-Uighur Husyincan
Celil (Yu Xiangjiang) is a Chinese citizen and Candian
diplomats have no right to attend his trial on
terrorism charges. Celil is a member of the East
Turkistan Independence Movement, Jiang said, and
authorities are dealing with his case in accordance
with Chinese law. Consular agreements between China
and Canada do not apply, she said.
6. Jiang said MFA had no information about the
reported house arrest of AIDS activist Dr. Gao Yaojie.
Chinese Survey Activities Near Diaoyu Islands
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7. A Japanese reporter asked about China's
interpretation of the advance notice mechanism between
China and Japan relating to the East China Sea and
whether the recent dispute regarding survey vessels
would be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the two
countries' foreign ministers. Jiang said the
mechanism proceeds from general interests, aims to
increase mutual trust and does not affect China's
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position on maritime law. Recent maritime survey
activity by China near the Diaoyu Islands is normal
and within China's sovereign right.
Africa Command
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8. Jiang had no direct comment in response to
questions about whether the United States'
establishment of a unified Africa command was a
response to Chinese activity in Africa. Jiang said
China-Africa cooperation benefits peace and
development, goals which all parties active in the
region should support.
RANDT
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TAGS: PREL PHUM MNUC KN JA CH XA
SUBJECT: FEBRUARY 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
CANADIAN UIGHUR, DR. GAO'S DETENTION, AFRICA COMMAND,
JAPANESE SHIP DISPUTE
1. Key points made at the February 8 MFA press
conference were:
-- The Six-Party Talks resumed today with an open-
ended schedule. Goals are to implement the Joint
Statement and establish a mechanism for further
progress. Relevant parties should address financial
sanctions issues to allow the Talks to move forward.
-- Addressing human rights cases, Canadian diplomats
have no right to attend the trial of a Chinese born,
Uighur-Canadian citizen. MFA refused to comment on
detention of AIDS activist Dr. Gao Yaojie.
-- China's recent survey activity in the East China
Sea does not require advance consultation with Japan.
-- China had no comment on the United States' creation
of a new unified African Command.
Six-Party Talks
--------------
2. At the regularly scheduled February 8 MFA press
briefing, Deputy Spokesperson Jiang Yu announced that
the third round of Six-Party Talks resumed February 8
with an opening ceremony at 4:20 p.m. followed by a
plenary session and various bilateral, trilateral and
heads of delegation meetings. The duration of this
round of talks depends on progress made. Goals are to
implement the Joint Statement, set specific measures
parties will take in the initial phase, and establish
a mechanism for further progress. China hopes
relevant parties will maintain pragmatic attitudes to
address common concerns. The issue of establishing
working groups will be explored. EVFM Dai is meeting
with his DPRK counterpart. Yesterday VFM Wu met with
delegation heads from Russia, Japan, the United States
and the DPRK.
3. When asked about abductions, financial sanctions
and the anti-satellite test, Jiang said the Japan
kidnapping issue can be addressed bilaterally within
and beyond the framework of the Talks. China hopes
relevant parties take steps to address the financial
sanctions favorable to progress in the Talks. Jiang
said the anti-satellite test is not related to the
Talks; China's position is clear and the test does not
pose a threat to other countries.
4. Asked if the United States and the DPRK signed a
Memorandum of Understanding on financial sanctions in
Berlin and if Hill would brief VFM Wu about it, Jiang
would only say China hoped discussions between parties
would support the foundation of the Talks. When asked
to comment on the statements by Teng Jianqun, headof
China Arms Control and Disarmament Associaton, that
the Talks will not be successful unless the United
States lifts sanctions, Jiang replied this was only a
scholar's personal view and hoped parties would
overcome difficulties through compromise.
Human Rights: Canadian-Uighur, AIDS Dr. Gao Yaojie
-------------- --------------
5. Jiang said detained Canadian-Uighur Husyincan
Celil (Yu Xiangjiang) is a Chinese citizen and Candian
diplomats have no right to attend his trial on
terrorism charges. Celil is a member of the East
Turkistan Independence Movement, Jiang said, and
authorities are dealing with his case in accordance
with Chinese law. Consular agreements between China
and Canada do not apply, she said.
6. Jiang said MFA had no information about the
reported house arrest of AIDS activist Dr. Gao Yaojie.
Chinese Survey Activities Near Diaoyu Islands
--------------
7. A Japanese reporter asked about China's
interpretation of the advance notice mechanism between
China and Japan relating to the East China Sea and
whether the recent dispute regarding survey vessels
would be discussed at the upcoming meeting of the two
countries' foreign ministers. Jiang said the
mechanism proceeds from general interests, aims to
increase mutual trust and does not affect China's
BEIJING 00000940 002 OF 002
position on maritime law. Recent maritime survey
activity by China near the Diaoyu Islands is normal
and within China's sovereign right.
Africa Command
--------------
8. Jiang had no direct comment in response to
questions about whether the United States'
establishment of a unified Africa command was a
response to Chinese activity in Africa. Jiang said
China-Africa cooperation benefits peace and
development, goals which all parties active in the
region should support.
RANDT