Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09BEIJING847
2009-03-31 06:05:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Beijing
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UNCLAS BEIJING 000847
DEPARTMENT FOR INR/R/MR, EAP/CM, EAP/PA, EAP/PD, C
HQ PACOM FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR (J007)
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPRC KMDR CH
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: G-20
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Editorial Quotes
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G-20
a. "'Hawk' voices shouldn't become main stream in China"
The official Communist Party international news publication Global
Times (Huanqiu Shibao) (03/31): "Since the start of the Olympic
torch relay last year, the Chinese public has gotten braver in
expressing their feelings to the world. Some regard this as
parochial nationalism and some see this as the increase of
irrational "hawk" voices. These voices are absolutely sincere
voices. China needs someone who can speak for the benefits of the
nation, for China at present and for China in the future. However, I
[the author] worry that when these "hawk" voices gain more praise;
these 'hawkish' voices will become the only major feature of Chinese
public opinion.
A mature country, including China, needs to have diverse voices.
These voices can bring a country vigorous strength for development
and stronger social endurance. No matter if the voices represent
"hawk" [tough] opinions or "dove"[soft] views, as long as these
voices concern the interests of China and its people, or the future
of China, they should be considered as part of the Chinese public
opinion. We allow different voices to be heard in China, which
enable both Chinese policy makers and foreign countries to know
China more completely. But encouraging the "hawk" voices doesn't
mean that China is turning to extreme nationalism. The main stream
in China is developing in a peaceful way. Diverse voices and
opinions are very beneficial to China's development. Various public
opinions are better than purely "hawk" or "dove" public opinions."
b. "G-20 distorts the global picture"
The official Communist Party international news publication Global
Times (Huanqiu Shibao) (03/31): "Changes to the current global
picture are risky for the era. British Premier Brown expressed his
pessimistic view about the G-20 Summit in this way; he doesn't want
the G-20 to become the London Submit of 1933, reflecting on the [the
London Economic Conference] summit that took place 76 years ago, and
he hopes that the G-20 doesn't lead to "another World War". The
media has different opinions about China's role in the G-20.
Meanwhile disagreements about the possible topics at G-20 have
become heated. A researcher from China's Institute of Contemporary
International Relations says that the financial crisis has lead to a
new round of card shuffling and that the G-20 will reflect the shape
of the new international chess board.
American media said that China is trending towards economic
nationalism. A researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social
Sciences responded that, as a member of the G-20 it is normal to
clearly state one's ideas about the need for reform in the
international currency system. We shouldn't relate this need for
reform to economic nationalism. In fact this reflects the economic
and hegemony mentality of western countries. The current
international currency system has holes and lacks financial
supervision. China offered this suggestion to protect its own
benefits and to protect the safety of the international economic
system.
Concerning the statement "terminating the U.S. unilateral control";
Jia Qingguo, from Peking University, argues that even though
America's standing has been affected by the financial crisis, that
it is still too early and that it will take time to change America's
dominant global position. AMERICA still enjoys significant political
and economic influence. Currently, there is no other country that
could take over America's global position.
Jia points out that China's active involvement in the G-20 is to
promote international co-operation. China hopes to be able to
contribute more in this capacity. China will gain support and
respect at the G-20. Another expert from Bank of China says that
China's voice should not be heard too loudly or too importantly.
When we hear China's voice, we should consider China's policies."
Piccuta
DEPARTMENT FOR INR/R/MR, EAP/CM, EAP/PA, EAP/PD, C
HQ PACOM FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR (J007)
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OPRC KMDR CH
SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: G-20
--------------
Editorial Quotes
--------------
G-20
a. "'Hawk' voices shouldn't become main stream in China"
The official Communist Party international news publication Global
Times (Huanqiu Shibao) (03/31): "Since the start of the Olympic
torch relay last year, the Chinese public has gotten braver in
expressing their feelings to the world. Some regard this as
parochial nationalism and some see this as the increase of
irrational "hawk" voices. These voices are absolutely sincere
voices. China needs someone who can speak for the benefits of the
nation, for China at present and for China in the future. However, I
[the author] worry that when these "hawk" voices gain more praise;
these 'hawkish' voices will become the only major feature of Chinese
public opinion.
A mature country, including China, needs to have diverse voices.
These voices can bring a country vigorous strength for development
and stronger social endurance. No matter if the voices represent
"hawk" [tough] opinions or "dove"[soft] views, as long as these
voices concern the interests of China and its people, or the future
of China, they should be considered as part of the Chinese public
opinion. We allow different voices to be heard in China, which
enable both Chinese policy makers and foreign countries to know
China more completely. But encouraging the "hawk" voices doesn't
mean that China is turning to extreme nationalism. The main stream
in China is developing in a peaceful way. Diverse voices and
opinions are very beneficial to China's development. Various public
opinions are better than purely "hawk" or "dove" public opinions."
b. "G-20 distorts the global picture"
The official Communist Party international news publication Global
Times (Huanqiu Shibao) (03/31): "Changes to the current global
picture are risky for the era. British Premier Brown expressed his
pessimistic view about the G-20 Summit in this way; he doesn't want
the G-20 to become the London Submit of 1933, reflecting on the [the
London Economic Conference] summit that took place 76 years ago, and
he hopes that the G-20 doesn't lead to "another World War". The
media has different opinions about China's role in the G-20.
Meanwhile disagreements about the possible topics at G-20 have
become heated. A researcher from China's Institute of Contemporary
International Relations says that the financial crisis has lead to a
new round of card shuffling and that the G-20 will reflect the shape
of the new international chess board.
American media said that China is trending towards economic
nationalism. A researcher from the Chinese Academy of Social
Sciences responded that, as a member of the G-20 it is normal to
clearly state one's ideas about the need for reform in the
international currency system. We shouldn't relate this need for
reform to economic nationalism. In fact this reflects the economic
and hegemony mentality of western countries. The current
international currency system has holes and lacks financial
supervision. China offered this suggestion to protect its own
benefits and to protect the safety of the international economic
system.
Concerning the statement "terminating the U.S. unilateral control";
Jia Qingguo, from Peking University, argues that even though
America's standing has been affected by the financial crisis, that
it is still too early and that it will take time to change America's
dominant global position. AMERICA still enjoys significant political
and economic influence. Currently, there is no other country that
could take over America's global position.
Jia points out that China's active involvement in the G-20 is to
promote international co-operation. China hopes to be able to
contribute more in this capacity. China will gain support and
respect at the G-20. Another expert from Bank of China says that
China's voice should not be heard too loudly or too importantly.
When we hear China's voice, we should consider China's policies."
Piccuta