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09TOKYO1720
2009-07-28 05:59:00
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Embassy Tokyo
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TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-CHINA DIALOGUE, IRAN, AND NORTH
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001720
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 - U.S.-CHINA DIALOGUE, IRAN, AND NORTH
KOREA
UNCLAS TOKYO 001720
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 - U.S.-CHINA DIALOGUE, IRAN, AND NORTH
KOREA
1. LEAD STORIES: All Tuesday morning papers gave prominent top play
to yesterday's release of the official DPJ policy manifesto for the
August 30 general election.
2. "Economic and Strategic Dialogue Marks Launch of 'G2' System" The
liberal Mainichi commented on Monday's commencement of U.S.-China
strategic and economic dialogue in Washington (7/28): "The dialogue
is designed to build a foundation for bilateral relations in the
21st century through 'sharing responsibility' for dealing with
issues of global proportions. [This dialogue] seems to represent the
effective launch of a 'G2' system.... Bilateral talks this time
around are expected to be different from previous rounds in which
the U.S. was inclined to criticize Chinese policies, such as the
issue of revaluing the yuan."
3. "President Obama Keen to Enhance Relations with China" The
liberal Asahi speculated (7/28): "The Obama administration has
expanded the scope of bilateral dialogue to include discussions on
security and diplomatic issues [in addition to economic items] for
the first time. This reflects Washington's recognition that
challenges in Asia, such as North Korean issues, cannot be dealt
with effectively without enhanced direct dialogue between the U.S.
and China."
4. "Khamenei's Authority Diminished" The liberal Asahi wrote from
Tehran (7/28): "The Iranian political situation is in turmoil due to
a deepening schism within the conservative camp. A rift has emerged
between President and supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei over
Ahmadinejad's appointment of one of his close associates as the most
senior vice president. Khamenei's political authority has been
damaged substantially and he is no longer able to play the role of
'arbitrator.'"
5. "North Korea Calls for Dialogue" Concerning recent DPRK overtures
toward the U.S., the conservative Sankei stated from Seoul (7/28):
"North Korea apparently hopes to persuade the U.S. to recognize it
as a nuclear power through negotiations. It also aims to head off
international pressure and concurrently obtain food and other
economic aid by demonstrating its readiness for dialogue. However,
it is questionable whether North Korea's conventional practice of
gaining concessions through alternately adopting diplomatic
brinkmanship and expressing willingness for dialogue will succeed as
it did in the past."
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 - U.S.-CHINA DIALOGUE, IRAN, AND NORTH
KOREA
1. LEAD STORIES: All Tuesday morning papers gave prominent top play
to yesterday's release of the official DPJ policy manifesto for the
August 30 general election.
2. "Economic and Strategic Dialogue Marks Launch of 'G2' System" The
liberal Mainichi commented on Monday's commencement of U.S.-China
strategic and economic dialogue in Washington (7/28): "The dialogue
is designed to build a foundation for bilateral relations in the
21st century through 'sharing responsibility' for dealing with
issues of global proportions. [This dialogue] seems to represent the
effective launch of a 'G2' system.... Bilateral talks this time
around are expected to be different from previous rounds in which
the U.S. was inclined to criticize Chinese policies, such as the
issue of revaluing the yuan."
3. "President Obama Keen to Enhance Relations with China" The
liberal Asahi speculated (7/28): "The Obama administration has
expanded the scope of bilateral dialogue to include discussions on
security and diplomatic issues [in addition to economic items] for
the first time. This reflects Washington's recognition that
challenges in Asia, such as North Korean issues, cannot be dealt
with effectively without enhanced direct dialogue between the U.S.
and China."
4. "Khamenei's Authority Diminished" The liberal Asahi wrote from
Tehran (7/28): "The Iranian political situation is in turmoil due to
a deepening schism within the conservative camp. A rift has emerged
between President and supreme leader Ayatollah Khamenei over
Ahmadinejad's appointment of one of his close associates as the most
senior vice president. Khamenei's political authority has been
damaged substantially and he is no longer able to play the role of
'arbitrator.'"
5. "North Korea Calls for Dialogue" Concerning recent DPRK overtures
toward the U.S., the conservative Sankei stated from Seoul (7/28):
"North Korea apparently hopes to persuade the U.S. to recognize it
as a nuclear power through negotiations. It also aims to head off
international pressure and concurrently obtain food and other
economic aid by demonstrating its readiness for dialogue. However,
it is questionable whether North Korea's conventional practice of
gaining concessions through alternately adopting diplomatic
brinkmanship and expressing willingness for dialogue will succeed as
it did in the past."
ZUMWALT