Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08BEIJING575
2008-02-19 09:24:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Beijing
Cable title:
CHINESE POSITION ON KOSOVO UNCHANGED: NO PRC
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 000575
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/19/2028
TAGS: PREL PGOV CH YI UN KV UNMIK
SUBJECT: CHINESE POSITION ON KOSOVO UNCHANGED: NO PRC
RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO WITHOUT SERBIAN AGREEMENT
REF: STATE 16319
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons
C O N F I D E N T I A L BEIJING 000575
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/19/2028
TAGS: PREL PGOV CH YI UN KV UNMIK
SUBJECT: CHINESE POSITION ON KOSOVO UNCHANGED: NO PRC
RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO WITHOUT SERBIAN AGREEMENT
REF: STATE 16319
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.
4 (b/d).
1. (C) Summary: China's position on Kosovo has not changed,
and no PRC recognition of Kosovo independence is on the
horizon, MFA officials said in meetings at both the working
and senior levels February 18 and 19. MFA officials state
that China's concerns center on the possibility of Taiwan's
using the opportunity for political purposes, as well as the
effect of the declaration on international law and UN
Security Council Resolutions. China hopes that Kosovo and
Serbia can solve their dispute via consultations. End
Summary.
EAP A/S Hill Discussion with AFM Liu Jieyi
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2. (C) As reported septel, EAP Assistant Secretary
Christopher R. Hill raised the Kosovo issue with Assistant
Foreign Minister Liu Jieyi on February 18. A/S Hill noted
that the February 17 unilateral declaration of independence
by Kosovo was the latest step in a difficult process, that
recognition of Kosovo's independence is consistent with the
recommendation of UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari, and that
Kosovo independence is not a precedent for Taiwan
independence. AFM Liu expressed concern that Kosovo's
unilateral declaration of independence could have
repercussions for peace and stability in the Balkan region,
said the declaration could have negative implications for the
authority and validity of UN Security Council resolutions and
international law, and expressed hope that Serbia and Kosovo
will continue negotiations. Liu urged the United States to
make clear statements of its view that Kosovo is not a
precedent for Taiwan.
PolOff delivers demarche to MFA
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3. (C) PolOff conveyed reftel points on the February 18 U.S.
decision to recognize Kosovo's declaration of independence to
MFA European Affairs Department Balkans Division Deputy
Director Hua Yafang on February 19. Hua thanked PolOff for
the information provided, but said that China's position on
the matter has not changed, reiterating that China will not
recognize Kosovo until Serbia agrees. PolOff stressed the
need for constructive cooperation on the matter, and Hua
agreed the two sides should keep in touch on the Kosovo issue.
RANDT
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/19/2028
TAGS: PREL PGOV CH YI UN KV UNMIK
SUBJECT: CHINESE POSITION ON KOSOVO UNCHANGED: NO PRC
RECOGNITION OF KOSOVO WITHOUT SERBIAN AGREEMENT
REF: STATE 16319
Classified By: Political Minister Counselor Aubrey Carlson. Reasons 1.
4 (b/d).
1. (C) Summary: China's position on Kosovo has not changed,
and no PRC recognition of Kosovo independence is on the
horizon, MFA officials said in meetings at both the working
and senior levels February 18 and 19. MFA officials state
that China's concerns center on the possibility of Taiwan's
using the opportunity for political purposes, as well as the
effect of the declaration on international law and UN
Security Council Resolutions. China hopes that Kosovo and
Serbia can solve their dispute via consultations. End
Summary.
EAP A/S Hill Discussion with AFM Liu Jieyi
--------------
2. (C) As reported septel, EAP Assistant Secretary
Christopher R. Hill raised the Kosovo issue with Assistant
Foreign Minister Liu Jieyi on February 18. A/S Hill noted
that the February 17 unilateral declaration of independence
by Kosovo was the latest step in a difficult process, that
recognition of Kosovo's independence is consistent with the
recommendation of UN Special Envoy Martti Ahtisaari, and that
Kosovo independence is not a precedent for Taiwan
independence. AFM Liu expressed concern that Kosovo's
unilateral declaration of independence could have
repercussions for peace and stability in the Balkan region,
said the declaration could have negative implications for the
authority and validity of UN Security Council resolutions and
international law, and expressed hope that Serbia and Kosovo
will continue negotiations. Liu urged the United States to
make clear statements of its view that Kosovo is not a
precedent for Taiwan.
PolOff delivers demarche to MFA
--------------
3. (C) PolOff conveyed reftel points on the February 18 U.S.
decision to recognize Kosovo's declaration of independence to
MFA European Affairs Department Balkans Division Deputy
Director Hua Yafang on February 19. Hua thanked PolOff for
the information provided, but said that China's position on
the matter has not changed, reiterating that China will not
recognize Kosovo until Serbia agrees. PolOff stressed the
need for constructive cooperation on the matter, and Hua
agreed the two sides should keep in touch on the Kosovo issue.
RANDT