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09TOKYO1529
2009-07-06 02:46:00
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Embassy Tokyo
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TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA, IRAQ, BURMA, AND
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001529
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA, IRAQ, BURMA, AND
U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT
UNCLAS TOKYO 001529
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA, IRAQ, BURMA, AND
U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT
1. LEAD STORIES: All Monday morning papers led with the victory of
the DPJ-backed candidate in Sunday's gubernatorial election in
Shizuoka, saying that the results are clear evidence of growing
popular support for the opposition party.
2. "Stronger Coalition against North Korea Necessary"
On North Korea's launch of seven ballistic missiles into the Sea of
Japan on July 4, the top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri editorialized
(7/5): "[The launch] was a provocative act [on the part of North
Korea] that neglected the international community's warnings and
undermined peace and security in Northeast Asia. It cannot be
overlooked.... It is important for the G8 leaders to issue a clear
message that nuclear and missile development by North Korea will
never be acceptable. Additionally, Prime Minister Aso needs to
strengthen the coalition against North Korea by holding separate
meetings with President Obama, Chinese President Hu, and Russian
President Medvedev."
3. "Can Safety in Iraq Be Ensured?" The moderate Yomiuri argued in
an editorial (7/5): "The U.S. military has completely withdrawn from
urban areas in Iraq in line with President Obama's initiative. It
remains to be seen whether this move will become a first step toward
what the President called [bringing a] 'responsible end' to the Iraq
war. Efforts by the Iraqi government and the U.S., as well as
support by the international community, will become even more
important."
4. "Diplomacy by UN Chief Fails to Produce Results"
The liberal Asahi stated (7/5): "Myanmar's (Burma's) junta
categorically dismissed requests made by UN Secretary General Ban,
including his request to be allowed to meet with opposition leader
Aung San Suu Kyi. The UN leader's hope for achieving a breakthrough
through summit diplomacy appears to have failed to deliver results.
It is certain that UN diplomacy on Myanmar will come to a
standstill.... The UN chief's failure to produce accomplishments
during his visit is likely to draw criticism from the U.S. and
Europe, as well as from human rights groups."
5. "Two Leaders to Play up 'Reset'" The liberal Asahi wrote on the
planned summit between President Obama and his Russian counterpart
Medvedev in Moscow (7/6): "The two leaders are expected to seal an
accord concerning the basic framework for a new arms reduction
treaty. Although some divisive issues still exist, the two leaders
are keen to demonstrate that they have 'reset' the bilateral
relations that deteriorated during the former Bush administration
and leave the world with the impression that the two nations are
heading toward improved ties in a variety of areas."
ZUMWALT
SIPDIS
STATE FOR I/RF, PA/PR/FPC/W, IIP/G/EA, EAP/PD, R/MR,
EAP/J, EAP/P, PM;
USTR FOR PUBLIC AFFAIRS OFFICE;
TREASURY FOR OASIA/IMI;
SECDEF FOR OASD/PA;
CP BUTLER OKINAWA FOR AREA FIELD OFFICE;
PACOM HONOLULU FOR PUBLIC DIPLOMACY ADVISOR
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OIIP KMDR KPAO JA
SUBJECT: TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - NORTH KOREA, IRAQ, BURMA, AND
U.S.-RUSSIA SUMMIT
1. LEAD STORIES: All Monday morning papers led with the victory of
the DPJ-backed candidate in Sunday's gubernatorial election in
Shizuoka, saying that the results are clear evidence of growing
popular support for the opposition party.
2. "Stronger Coalition against North Korea Necessary"
On North Korea's launch of seven ballistic missiles into the Sea of
Japan on July 4, the top-circulation, moderate Yomiuri editorialized
(7/5): "[The launch] was a provocative act [on the part of North
Korea] that neglected the international community's warnings and
undermined peace and security in Northeast Asia. It cannot be
overlooked.... It is important for the G8 leaders to issue a clear
message that nuclear and missile development by North Korea will
never be acceptable. Additionally, Prime Minister Aso needs to
strengthen the coalition against North Korea by holding separate
meetings with President Obama, Chinese President Hu, and Russian
President Medvedev."
3. "Can Safety in Iraq Be Ensured?" The moderate Yomiuri argued in
an editorial (7/5): "The U.S. military has completely withdrawn from
urban areas in Iraq in line with President Obama's initiative. It
remains to be seen whether this move will become a first step toward
what the President called [bringing a] 'responsible end' to the Iraq
war. Efforts by the Iraqi government and the U.S., as well as
support by the international community, will become even more
important."
4. "Diplomacy by UN Chief Fails to Produce Results"
The liberal Asahi stated (7/5): "Myanmar's (Burma's) junta
categorically dismissed requests made by UN Secretary General Ban,
including his request to be allowed to meet with opposition leader
Aung San Suu Kyi. The UN leader's hope for achieving a breakthrough
through summit diplomacy appears to have failed to deliver results.
It is certain that UN diplomacy on Myanmar will come to a
standstill.... The UN chief's failure to produce accomplishments
during his visit is likely to draw criticism from the U.S. and
Europe, as well as from human rights groups."
5. "Two Leaders to Play up 'Reset'" The liberal Asahi wrote on the
planned summit between President Obama and his Russian counterpart
Medvedev in Moscow (7/6): "The two leaders are expected to seal an
accord concerning the basic framework for a new arms reduction
treaty. Although some divisive issues still exist, the two leaders
are keen to demonstrate that they have 'reset' the bilateral
relations that deteriorated during the former Bush administration
and leave the world with the impression that the two nations are
heading toward improved ties in a variety of areas."
ZUMWALT