MEDIA REACTION: COLOR REVOLUTION, IRAN, INTERNATIONAL

UNCLAS BEIJING 000362 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: PREL ECON SENV KGHG KMDR OPRC CH SUBJECT: MEDIA REACTION: COLOR REVOLUTION, IRAN, INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY -------------- Editorial Quotes -------------- ¶1. COLOR REVOLUTION "'Color Revolution' is a democratized political game" The official Communist Youth League newspaper China Youth Daily (Zhongguo Qingnianbao) (02/11) (pg 5): "In fact, the 'color revolution' is none other than 'non-normal regime change' carried out through the interference of external forces. It is a political game of great powers seeking the best local agent for their interests. In fact, 'color revolution' has nothing to do with democracy, but rather is all about power. As initiators of 'color revolutions,' the 'color revolutionary heroes' know exactly that 'color revolutions' are battles for power under the pretext of democracy. As advocates of 'color revolutions,' the United States and Europe know very well that 'color revolutions' are geopolitical battles under the pretext of democracy. But as participants of 'color revolutions,' the people in the 'colored countries' have had to bear on their own the sweet and sour of the 'color revolutions.'" ¶2. IRAN "China will not answer the multiple-choice question produced by the West" The People's Daily-sponsored and internationally-focused commercial news publication Global Times (Huanqiu Shibao)(02/11)(pg 14): "It seems that China has a choice to make as to whether to support or oppose sanctions on the Iran issue. This is a false impression. China will not answer the question. What China should do now is add choices to this question. China's stance of favoring the continuation of negotiations with Iran reflects the Chinese people's public opinion, and as such China will not change [its opinion] no matter if the West favors it or continues to apply pressure on China to change. The West always intended to depict China as exclusively aiming at profit in Iran. It is natural and understandable that China tries to protect its own interests. But meanwhile, China is also a country emphasizing principles. China will not interfere in other countries' internal affairs according to its principle. China opposes sanctions, which is the stance of the majority of developing countries, since China was also the victim of sanctions in its history. History also tells us that sanctions seldom succeed. Take the Iran and Afghanistan issue for example. China is not isolated on the Iran issue as many developing countries support it. China should have its voice heard on how to warn Iran and how intense of the warning should be." ¶3. INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS THEORY "New changes to the theory of international relations" The official Communist Party People's Daily (Renmin Ribao)(02/11)(pg 23): "The occurrence of the international financial crisis has lead to significant changes not only in the world, but also in western leadership and its theory of contemporary international relations. The changes occurred in three aspects: First, all countries' views on interests reflects a focus both on an individual country's interest and mankind's common interest as well. Non-nation action-producers, international organizations, multinational companies and non-governmental organizations have become more active than countries as a unit on global issues. Second, the change of action-producers leads to development of both competition and cooperation. International cooperation in the post-crisis era has been an obvious characteristic of the economic globalization era, developing from 'hard structure' to 'soft mechanism.' Developed countries and developing countries both emphasize the importance of stability and order during and after the crisis. They are gradually reforming current international organizations and mechanisms. Third, the diversity of the world and the democratization of international relations are promoting the diversified development of international relations theory. The basic view points of international relations theory will begin to truly break through Western civilization's dominance. The values based on Chinese, Islamic and Indian civilizations will add new elements now and bring about substantial reform regarding fundamental international relations theory. Diplomatic theories with China's characteristic will play a far-reaching role in the coming into being of the world's international relations theory along with China's rise in strength. " HUNTSMAN