Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING1749
2008-05-07 11:14:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES OLYMPIC PROTEST ZONES AND
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 001749
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/07/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM KOLY CH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES OLYMPIC PROTEST ZONES AND
HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH PRC AFM LIU JIEYI
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling. Reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 001749
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/07/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM KOLY CH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES OLYMPIC PROTEST ZONES AND
HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH PRC AFM LIU JIEYI
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling. Reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
1. (C) The Ambassador spoke with Chinese Assistant Foreign
Minister Liu Jieyi May 7 and stressed the importance the USG
places on the upcoming U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue. He
told AFM Liu that he hopes the Dialogue will show tangible
results. AFM Liu responded that the Chinese Government also
attaches "great importance" to the Human Rights Dialogue, and
that he hopes that "through cooperation, not confrontation,"
the two sides can "advance the cause of human rights." The
Chinese are preparing for the Dialogue "in that spirit," he
added.
2. (C) The Ambassador said the United States encourages China
to consider establishing set-aside areas for demonstrators
and protestors to express their views peacefully during the
Olympic Games. He noted that establishing "protest zones"
would help the Chinese Government meet its commitments to the
International Olympic Committee on addressing human rights
concerns, show Chinese tolerance for dissent and at the same
time allow Chinese authorities to control protestors. AFM
Liu thanked the Ambassador for the suggestion and said that
Chinese authorities will deal with "such situations in
accordance with the law."
RANDT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EAP/CM, DRL
NSC FOR WILDER
E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/07/2028
TAGS: PREL PHUM KOLY CH
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES OLYMPIC PROTEST ZONES AND
HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE WITH PRC AFM LIU JIEYI
Classified By: Deputy Political Section Chief Ben Moeling. Reasons 1.4
(b) and (d).
1. (C) The Ambassador spoke with Chinese Assistant Foreign
Minister Liu Jieyi May 7 and stressed the importance the USG
places on the upcoming U.S.-China Human Rights Dialogue. He
told AFM Liu that he hopes the Dialogue will show tangible
results. AFM Liu responded that the Chinese Government also
attaches "great importance" to the Human Rights Dialogue, and
that he hopes that "through cooperation, not confrontation,"
the two sides can "advance the cause of human rights." The
Chinese are preparing for the Dialogue "in that spirit," he
added.
2. (C) The Ambassador said the United States encourages China
to consider establishing set-aside areas for demonstrators
and protestors to express their views peacefully during the
Olympic Games. He noted that establishing "protest zones"
would help the Chinese Government meet its commitments to the
International Olympic Committee on addressing human rights
concerns, show Chinese tolerance for dissent and at the same
time allow Chinese authorities to control protestors. AFM
Liu thanked the Ambassador for the suggestion and said that
Chinese authorities will deal with "such situations in
accordance with the law."
RANDT