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09TOKYO1727
2009-07-29 02:09:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tokyo
Cable title:
TOKYO MEDIA REACTION - U.S.-CHINA DIALOUGE
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UNCLAS TOKYO 001727
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 DIALOUGE
UNCLAS TOKYO 001727
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 DIALOUGE
1. LEAD STORIES: Top items on Wednesday morning included a draft LDP
policy manifesto for the August 30 general election, in which the
ruling party calls for a review of the current constitutional
interpretation regarding the ban on collective defense.
2. "U.S. Policy Turnaround for Economic Reconstruction" On
U.S.-China strategic and economic dialogue (SED),the liberal Tokyo
Shimbun wrote (7/29): "The U.S., which is trying to revamp its
economy through massive spending programs, needs China to continue
purchasing Treasury bonds. There was a reversal of roles in
U.S.-China relations [at the SED], with China on the offensive and
the U.S. on the defensive. China's bullish negotiating stance was
another reminder for the world of its rapid emergence."
3. "Obama Administration Keen to Adopt Realistic Diplomacy" The
moderate Yomiuri stated in a correspondent's report from Washington
(7/29): "China maintains a strong influence over North Korea and its
greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. The U.S. will be
required to cooperate with China in order to realize its goals in
dealing with nuclear nonproliferation and environmental issues."
4. "China Keeps Tight Rein on U.S." The liberal Asahi commented
(7/29): "The U.S. finds it difficult to urge China to revalue the
yuan. Washington cannot afford to undermine Chinese economic growth,
as there are high expectations that China will lead the global
economy in the face of weak economic growth in the industrial
economies.... On the other hand, given that a recovery of U.S.-bound
exports is essential for a full-fledged recovery of the Chinese
economy, Beijing on its part will not be able to cut back on
purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds, which will finance the Obama
administration's economic stimulus measures. There will be no choice
left but for the U.S. and China to build a relationship in which the
two 'cross the river together on the same boat.'"
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 DIALOUGE
1. LEAD STORIES: Top items on Wednesday morning included a draft LDP
policy manifesto for the August 30 general election, in which the
ruling party calls for a review of the current constitutional
interpretation regarding the ban on collective defense.
2. "U.S. Policy Turnaround for Economic Reconstruction" On
U.S.-China strategic and economic dialogue (SED),the liberal Tokyo
Shimbun wrote (7/29): "The U.S., which is trying to revamp its
economy through massive spending programs, needs China to continue
purchasing Treasury bonds. There was a reversal of roles in
U.S.-China relations [at the SED], with China on the offensive and
the U.S. on the defensive. China's bullish negotiating stance was
another reminder for the world of its rapid emergence."
3. "Obama Administration Keen to Adopt Realistic Diplomacy" The
moderate Yomiuri stated in a correspondent's report from Washington
(7/29): "China maintains a strong influence over North Korea and its
greenhouse gas emissions continue to increase. The U.S. will be
required to cooperate with China in order to realize its goals in
dealing with nuclear nonproliferation and environmental issues."
4. "China Keeps Tight Rein on U.S." The liberal Asahi commented
(7/29): "The U.S. finds it difficult to urge China to revalue the
yuan. Washington cannot afford to undermine Chinese economic growth,
as there are high expectations that China will lead the global
economy in the face of weak economic growth in the industrial
economies.... On the other hand, given that a recovery of U.S.-bound
exports is essential for a full-fledged recovery of the Chinese
economy, Beijing on its part will not be able to cut back on
purchasing U.S. Treasury bonds, which will finance the Obama
administration's economic stimulus measures. There will be no choice
left but for the U.S. and China to build a relationship in which the
two 'cross the river together on the same boat.'"
ZUMWALT