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ABLD BUILDING AND GROUNDS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The acquisition, management, and operation of U.S.-owned or-leased facilities and sites both domestic and foreign. (Replaces RCHB file categories: BG, ES)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acquisition
* AIEP
* Allotment
* Antenna
* Antiques
* Appraisals
* Architecture
* Asbestos
* Audit
* Bid Results
* Breathing Device
* Building
* Building Design
* Building Management
* Carpet
* Chancellery
* Construction Management
* Construction Security
* Consulate
* Contract Amendment Contract Award Contract Renewal Contract Termination Contractor
* Core Area
* DCR
* Deed
* Descent Device
* Electrical System
* Elevator
* Embassy
* EMR
* Energy Conservation
* EURMAC
* Fire Alarm
* Fire Detection System
* Fire Prevention
* Fire Safety
* Furnishings
* Generator
* Geotechnical
* Gift
* Hazardous Material
* Housing
* HVAC
* Improvement
* Inventory
* Lease
* Legation
* Maintenance
* Mechanical System
* NOB
* Parking
* PCC
* Post Opening
* Property Exchange
* Property Sales
* Public Access Control
* Real Property
* Reciprocity
* REMS
* Renovation
* Safety & Health Designee
* Safety Program
* Security Enhancement
* Seismology
* SHEMC
* Shielded Enclosure
* Site
* Space Management
* Survey
* WASHMAC
* Water Analysis
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AEMR EMERGENCY PLANNING AND EVACUATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Measures and actions implemented to protect U.S. personnel, citizens, property and information; especially related to crisis situations. (Replaces RCHB file category: EP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Citizen Protection
* Contingency Plan EAP
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Property
* Protection
* Records Destruction
* Rescue
* Safehaven
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AFIN FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The fiscal operations of the Department, Foreign Service posts, and other Federal agencies. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, FMGT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Allowance
* Annuity Check
* Antideficiency
* Appropriation
* Audit
* Authentication Bank
* Account Bonding
* CAPPS
* Cash
* Cash Management
* Cashier
* Central Claim
* Commercial Claim
* Compensation
* Debt Collection
* Deficit
* Disallowances
* Disbursement
* Employee Claim
* ESF
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Management System
* Fiscal
* Fiscal Irregularities
* Foreign Currency
* FSCADP
* Fund Allotment
* Funding
* GBL
* General Ledger
* GTR
* Home Leave
* ICASS
* Leave
* Liquidation
* Local Currency
* Nonreceipt
* Over Obligation
* Pay Advance
* Pay Record
* Payment
* Payroll
* Payroll Deduction
* PCS
* Per Diem
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Post MGT
* Premium Pay
* Prompt Payment
* Reimbursement
* Relocation
* Reprogramming
* Retirement
* Security Enhancement
* Taxes
* TDY
* Time & Attendance
* Transportation Request
* Travel Advance
* Travelers Checks
* Treasury Check
* Vendor
* Vouchers
* Vulnerability Assessment
* Wages
* Working Capital Fund
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AMGT MANAGEMENT OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The management and organization of the Department and posts abroad and other U.S. agencies. (Replaces RCHB file category: ORG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Audit
* Authorities
* Background Information
* Bureau Organization
* Commissary
* Congressional Report
* Delegation of Authority
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Employee Association
* FCS
* FTE
* Geneva Group
* GORI
* Information System
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* Internal Control
* JAO
* Management Initiative
* Management Issues
* Mission Closure
* Mission Opening
* Occupational Safety
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Office Procedures
* Organization
* Overseas Post
* PCS
* Post Closing
* Post MGT
* Post Opening
* Post Operating Plan
* Reciprocity
* Recreation
* Reorganization
* Scheduling
* Staffing
* Support Services
* Survey
* Task Force
* Workload
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AORC INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS AND CONFERENCES
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Effective from January 1983

The structure and management of international or regional organizations and conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL and Organization Name)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Administration
* Application
* Budget
* Candidate
* Chairman
* Charter
* Congressional Reports
* Constitution
* Donor
* Election Results
* Financial Contribution
* Geneva Group
* Host Government
* Information System
* Infrastructure
* Inspection Report
* Inspection Team
* International Organization
* International Organization Official
* Meeting Agenda
* Meeting Delegation
* Meeting Observer
* Meeting Venue
* Membership
* NGO
* Nomination
* Nonparticipation
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Participation
* PERMREP
* Referendum
* Reform
* Regional Organization
* Regional Organization Official Reorganization
* Resignation from Office Seating
* Secession Secretary General Specialized Agency
* Sponsorship
* Staffing
* Vacancy Announcement
* Veto
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
* Voting
* Wages
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APER PERSONNEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration and support of the Department's Civil and Foreign

Service personnel. (Replaces RCHB file category: PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Affirmative
* Action
* Ambassador
* Appeal
* Award
* Backpay
* Benefit Plan
* Bilateral Work Agreements
* Blood Donor
* Boarding School Career Development Career Mobility
* CFC
* Civil Service
* Civil Service Reform Act
* Class Action Suit
* CLO Program
* Community Liaison Office
* Coordinators
* Compensation
* Complaint
* Complement
* Consultation
* Continuing Education
* Contract Employee
* Conversion
* CSR
* Death
* Demotion
* Dependent
* Dependent Education
* Dependent Employment
* Discipline
* Divorce
* Emergency
* Evacuation
* Employee Association
* Employee Benefit
* Employee Relations
* Employee Service
* Employee Status
* Employee Training
* Employment
* Equal Employment Opportunity
* Family Life
* Family Separation
* Family Support Services
* Fellowship
* FERS
* Foreign Born Spouses
* Foreign Service
* Foreign Service Act
* FSPS
* FTE
* Functional Training
* Grade Retention
* Grievance
* Health
* Injury
* Insurance
* International School
* Interns
* Interview
* Job Title
* Leave
* Library
* Merit Pay
* Merit Promotion
* Military Furlough
* Military Reserve
* Nomination
* Nonsensitive Critical Position
* Open Assignments
* Orientation
* Overcomplement
* Pay Record
* Performance Evaluation
* Personal Property
* Personal Travel
* Personnel
* Personnel Action
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Assignment
* Personnel Classification
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Promotion
* Personnel Reassignment
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Photographer
* PIT
* Position Classification
* Position Description
* Premium Pay
* Presidential Executive Exchange Program
* Private School
* Probation
* Promotion Panel
* PSC
* Public School
* Recall
* Recruitment
* Reentry
* Relocation
* Remains Disposition
* Reprogramming
* Retired Annuitant
* Retirement
* RIF
* Sabbatical
* Savings Bond
* School Admissions
* SEF
* Selection Board
* Selection Out
* Senior Foreign Service
* SES
* Severance Pay
* Sexual Harassment
* Skill Codes
* Spouse
* Staffing
* Staffing Pattern
* Survey
* Tandem Couple
* TDY
* Tenure Board
* Termination
* Time & Attendance
* Upward Mobility
* U.S. Family Member
* Vacancy Announcement
* Wages
* Work Requirements
* Workload
* Workmen Compensation
* Workweek
* Youth Programs
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ASEC SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The development, coordination, or administration of security policies and programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SY)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIASA
* Airport Access Procedures
* Antifraud
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Armored Vehicle
* Assault
* Bugging
* Building
* Contract Guard Program
* Counterintelligence
* Debriefing
* Debugging
* Demolition
* Detection Equipment
* Dismantling
* Electronic Security Device
* Emergency Response Team
* Explosives
* Fraud
* Host Country Guards
* Host Country Police
* Identification Systems
* Information Security
* Local Guard Program
* Maps
* Mission Takeover
* Monitoring
* MSG
* Name Check
* NSU
* Personnel Protection
* Physical Security
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Property Protection
* Protective Security
* Public Access Control
* Regional Security
* Riot Control
* RSO
* Scheduled Reporting
* Security Assessment
* Security Clearance
* Security Crisis
* Security Enhancement
* Security Survey
* Security Violation
* Special Support Program
* Suitability
* Technical Security
* Telephone
* Tempest
* Terrorism
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Unit Security Procedures
* Warning System
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BEXP TRADE EXPANSION AND PROMOTION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to promote trade and other commercial activities, including specific proposals and inquiries to establish trade relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Best Prospect
* Bid
* Business Firm
* Businessmen
* CMP
* Commercial Action
* Commercial Association
* Consultation
* Cooperatives
* Country Commercial
* Exhibit
* Exposition
* Foreign Agent
* Foreign Market
* Target Industry
* Targeting
* Trade Fair
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Visit
* WITS
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BTIO TRADE AND INVESTMENT
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OPPORTUNITIES

Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational reporting on opportunities for U.S. businesses. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, TP)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agribusiness
* Bid
* Business Firm
* FGT
* Foreign Markets
* GPC Implementation
* Joint Venture
* Patent
* PTO
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CASC ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS
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Effective from May 1977 (Revised January 1983)

Consular services provided by the United States to citizens of the United States or any other country. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CON, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Adoption
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Alien
* AMCIT
* Arrest Assault
* Attorney List
* Authorities
* Automation
* Child Custody
* Children Compensation
* Complaint
* Consular Assistance
* Consular Package
* Cult
* Custody
* Death Report
* Deportation
* Detention
* Direct Relay
* Drivers License
* Emergency Evacuation
* Estate
* Family
* FIMED
* Fraud Identification
* Lawyer
* Legal
* Medical Care
* Missing Person
* Murder Offenses
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Property
* Property Protection
* Release
* Remains Disposition
* Repatriation
* Seamen
* Ship Detention
* Ship Registry
* Spouse
* Third Country Representation
* Travel Advisory
* Trial
* Trust Account
* Trust Account Refund
* Welfare & Whereabouts
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CJAN JUDICIAL ASSISTANCE AND NOTARIAL SERVICES
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Effective from May 1983

Matters pertaining to Notarial Services and International Judicial Assistance, including the service of judicial and extra-judicial documents and obtaining evidence. (Replaces RCHB file categories: LEG, PS)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Affidavit
* Attorney List
* Authentication
* Automation
* Deed
* Deposition
* Documentation
* Evidence
* Extradition
* Fraud
* FSIA
* Judicial Assistance
* Letters Rogatory
* Notarial
* Oath
* Official Travel
* Prisoner Transfer
* Process Serving
* Subpoena
* Testimony
* Tort Claim
* Witness
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CMGT CONSULAR ADMINSTRATION AND MANAGEMENT
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Effective from August 1983

The administrative and operational management of Consular Affairs activities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: ACC, BUD, CON, FMGT,ORG, PER)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antifraud
* Automation
* CAS
* Consular Agent
* Consular Agreement
* Consular Conference
* Consular Equipment
* Consular Package
* Consular Service
* Consular Supplies
* Consular Treaty
* CSS
* ECR
* Fee
* Fraud
* ICARS
* IVACS
* Legislation
* MRP
* NIVCAPS
* Office Procedures
* Personnel
* PFM
* PIT
* Publication
* Space Management
* Supplies
* Support Services
* TDIS
* Third Country Representation
* Word Processor
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CVIS VISAS
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Effective from May 1973 (Revised January 1993)

Operational, procedural, and administrative functions of visa operations. (Replaces RCHB file category: V)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AA 1 Adoption
* Advisory Opinion AIDS
* Alien
* Alien Previously Deported
* Alien Smuggler
* Allocation
* Application
* Appointment
* Arrival Notice
* Athlete Automation
* Bearer Insert
* BUSVIS
* Centralized Visa Processing
* Chargeability
* CHINEX
* CLASS
* Clearance
* CONGRINT
* Consular Package
* Crew List
* Crewman
* Crime
* Data
* Defector
* Denial
* Departure Notice
* Dependent
* Deportation
* Derivatives
* Diversity Immigrant
* DNC
* Documentation
* DV 1DVACS
* Employment Based Preference
* Employment Creation
* Entertainer
* Entitlement
* Exchange Visitor
* Exclusion
* Extraordinary Ability
* Family Preference
* Fiance
* Fiancee
* Files
* Foreign Policy Exclusion
* Forms
* Fraud
* Health Related Grounds
* ICARS
* Immediate Relative
* Immigrant
* Intercompany Transferee
* International Child Abduction
* Interview
* Issuance
* IVACS
* Labor Certification
* LB 1
* Legislation
* Medical Examination
* Moral Turpitude
* MRV
* Name Check
* Narcotics Traffic
* News Media Representative
* NIV
* NIVCAPS
* Nonimmigrant
* Numerical Control
* NVC
* Operations
* Other Worker
* Out of District Applicant
* Parole
* Permanent Resident
* Polygamist
* Portsmouth Consular Center
* Priority Date
* Private Bill
* Procedures
* Public Charge
* Reciprocity
* Refugee
* Refusal
* Religious Worker
* Renewal
* Revocation
* SAO
* Skilled Worker
* SPLEX
* Student
* Supplies Temporary Worker
* Terrorist
* 30 60 Rule
* TIVPC
* Totalitarian Party Membership
* Transfer
* Transit
* Travel Agents
* Treaty Investor
* Treaty Trader
* TTYREP
* Validity Visa
* Visa Clearance
* Visa Photograph
* Visitor for Business
* VLOB
* Waiver
* Waiver of Ineligibility
* Walk Ins
* Workload
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EAGR AGRICULTURE AND FORESTRY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Cultivating the soil and forest, raising livestock, and producing crops. (Replaces RCHB file category: AGR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Production
* Agricultural Program
* Agricultural Worker
* Agriculture
* Animal Disease
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Corn
* Cotton
* Crop Destruction
* Crops
* Dairy Products
* Desalinization
* Disease Control
* Drought
* Erosion
* Famine
* Farm Equipment
* Farming
* Fertilizer
* Food Shortages
* Forestry
* Fruit
* Fungicide
* Grain
* Harvest
* Herbicide
* Husbandry
* Insect
* Irrigation
* Jute
* Land Conservation
* Land Management
* Land Reform
* Livestock
* Natural Fiber
* Nuts
* Oilseeds
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Plant Disease
* Poultry
* Preservation
* Quarantine
* Rainfall
* Rice
* Rubber
* Seeds
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soybean
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Timber
* Tobacco
* Tropical Forest
* Vegetable
* Water Analysis
* Weather
* Wheat
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EAID FOREIGN ECONOMIC ASSISTANCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign economic and technical assistance provided by governments, international organizations, institutions, or private individuals. (Replaces RCHB file category: AID)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Agreement
* Agricultural Development
* Agricultural Program Airlift
* Bank
* Congressional Presentation
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Credit
* Debt
* Development Loan
* Development Program
* Disaster Relief
* Donor
* Economic Adviser
* Economic Assistance
* Economic Development
* Economic Support Fund
* Farm Equipment
* Financial Contribution
* Food
* Foreign Assistance Agreement
* Funding
* Grant
* Industrial Development
* Industrialized Nation
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* LLDC
* Loan
* Medical Care
* Medical Equipment
* North South Dialogue
* Paris Club
* PL 480
* PL 480 Title I
* PL 480 Title II
* PL 480 Title III
* Relief Effort
* Self Help
* Technical Assistance
* Water Analysis
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EAIR CIVIL AVIATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Commercial and private aircraft and air operations, domestic as well as international. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AV, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Access
* Air Cargo
* Air Fare
* Air Safety
* Air Traffic
* Air Transportation
* Aircraft
* Aircraft Accident
* Aircraft Detention
* Aircraft Registry
* Airline
* Airport
* Airport Fee
* Airport Security
* Airspace
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Aviation Agreement
* Cargo Handling
* Charter Flight
* CIVAIR
* Commercial Aircraft
* Emergency Landing
* Flight Clearance
* Flight Manual
* Hazardous Cargo
* Helicopter
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Landing Rights
* Maintenance
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Manifest
* Pilot Training
* Private Aircraft
* Refueling
* Rescue
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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ECON ECONOMIC CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The status of a nation's economy. (Replaces RCHB file category: E)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agricultural Development
* Antiinflationary Program
* Black Market
* Capital Investment
* Cost of Living
* Depression
* Economic Agreement
* Economic Assessment
* Economic Conditions
* Economic Crisis
* Economic Development
* Economic Forecast
* Economic Growth
* Economic Indicators
* Economic Program
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Reform
* Economic Report
* Economic Stability
* Economic Trend
* EEC 1992
* Employment
* Financial Profits
* GDP
* GNP
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Reform
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* National Debt
* NIEO
* Price Index
* Recession
* Stock Market
* Tax Law
* Unemployment
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ECPS COMMUNICATIONS AND POSTAL SYSTEMS
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Effective from March 1983

The efforts of governments, the private sector, or international organizations to manage, regulate, develop, apply, or monitor the methods and means of telecommunication, international communication policy, and the informational aspects of communication. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INF, MP, PO, PPB, PR, RAD, SP, TEL, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Broadcasting
* Cable TV
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* Fiber Optics
* Frequency Allocation
* Frequency Interference
* Frequency Spectrum
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Frequency
* lnformatics Information Access
* Information Center
* Information Flow
* Information Media
* Jamming
* Light Communication
* Networking
* NWICO
* Orbit
* Postal System
* Prior Consent
* Radio
* Satellite
* Telecommunication
* Telecommunication Agreement
* Telegraph
* Telephone
* Television
* Transborder Data Flow
* Transmitters
* Undersea Cable
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EFIN FINANCIAL AND MONETARY AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Domestic and international financial affairs of governments and private institutions. (Replaces RCHB file category: FN)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accounting
* Audit
* Bank
* Bank Account
* Bankruptcy
* Blocked Assets
* BOP
* Budget
* Buffer Stock
* Capital Flow
* CFF
* Commodities Exchange
* Credit
* Currency Shortage
* Debt
* Debt Equity Swap
* Debt Relief
* Debt Repayment
* Debt Repudiation
* Debt Rescheduling
* Deficit
* Devaluation
* Donor
* Drawing Rights
* Economic Growth
* Economic Recovery
* Economic Trend
* EFF
* EMS
* Exchange Rate
* Financial Agreement
* Financial Contribution
* Financial Control
* Financial Crisis
* Financial Market
* Financial Profits
* Financial Program
* Financial Reform
* Financial Reserve
* Financial Stability
* Foreign Currency
* Foreign Currency Control
* Foreign Currency Exchange
* Foreign Market
* Gold
* Grant
* IMF Standbys
* Income Tax
* Inflation
* Interest Rate
* Loan Default
* Local Currency
* London Club
* National Income
* Overpayment
* Paris Club
* Payment
* Revaluation
* Sales Tax
* SDR
* Securities
* Securities Exchange
* Stock Shares
* Tax Haven
* Tax Law
* Taxation Treaties
* Treasury
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EFIS COMMERCIAL FISHING AND FISH PROCESSING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The breeding and catching of fish and other marine life for commercial purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aquaculture
* Catch
* Quota Cod
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive Economic
* Zone Fish
* Fisheries
* Aid Fishery
* Fishing Agreement
* Fishing Concession
* Fishing Dispute
* Fishing Ground
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Fishing Vessel
* Fishing Vessel
* Detention Halibut
* Herring Joint
* Venture
* Quota Salmon
* Shellfish
* Shrimp
* TEDS
* Tuna
* Whaling Industry
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EIND INDUSTRY AND MANUFACTURING
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The commercial production of goods and services, including the processing of raw materials into manufactured goods. (Replaces RCHB file category: TEL, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerospace Industry
* Alloy
* Aluminum
* Antitrust
* Automotive Industry
* Bankruptcy
* Business Firm
* Capital Investment
* Chemical Industry
* Clothing Industry
* Commercial Association
* Communications Industry
* Complaint
* Construction Industry
* Consumer Goods
* Cooperatives
* Copyright Agreement
* Copyright Claim
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Dairy Industry
* Data Processing Industry
* Defense Industry
* Development Program
* Drug Industry
* Dyeing Industry
* Economic Growth
* Electronic Industry
* Espionage
* Factory
* Fertilizer Industry
* Finishing Industry
* Fishing Industry
* Food Contamination
* Food Industry
* Foreign Agent
* Fraud
* Garment Industry
* Garment Production
* Garment Workers
* Industrial Accident
* Industrial Development
* Industrial Growth
* Industrial Production
* Industrial Reform
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insurance
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber Industry
* Machine Tool Industry
* Manmade Fiber
* Manufactured Product
* Merger
* Metal Industry
* Monopoly
* Nationalization
* Paper Industry
* Parastatal
* Patent
* Petroleum Industry
* Piracy
* Plastic Industry
* Power Looms
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Processing
* Product Safety
* Product Standards
* Product Testing
* Production
* Production Control
* Public Sector
* Railroad Industry
* Ramie
* Raw Materials
* Recall
* Registration
* Rubber Industry
* Sabotage
* Salvage
* Service Industry
* Shipbuilding Industry
* Silk
* Spinning Machinery
* Steel Industry
* Stockpile
* Subsidiary
* Subsidy
* Textile Industry
* Textile Production
* Tobacco Industry
* Tourism
* Trademark
* Vegetable Fiber
* Weaving Industry
* Wood Products Industry
* Wool
* Yarns
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EINT ECONOMIC AND COMMERCIAL INTERNET
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Effective from October 1997

Economic and commercial programs, policies, and issues relating to the Internet.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Agreement
* Censorship
* Competition
* Connectivity
* Content
* Copyright
* Data
* Democracy
* Economic Conditions
* Domain Names
* Electronic Commerce
* Encryption
* Free Flow of Information
* Information Availability
* Interconnectivity
* Internet
* Meeting
* Monopoly
* Piracy
* Policy
* Pornography
* Privacy
* Private Sector
* Reporting
* Trademark
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EINV FOREIGN INVESTMENTS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

Foreign investments made by governments or private enterprises for commercial gain. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FN, INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bank
* Bid
* BIT
* Business Firm
* Business Loss
* Business Merger
* Capital Flow
* Capital Investment
* Compensation
* Credit
* Credit Guarantee
* Disinvestment
* Economic Growth
* Foreign Investment
* Fraud
* Garment Investment
* Insurance Risk
* Investment Climate
* Investment Control
* Investment Disputes
* Investment Guarantee
* Investment Incentive
* Investment Law
* Investment Opportunity
* Joint Venture
* Loan
* Multinational Corporation
* Nationalization
* Parastatal
* Private Investment
* Private Sector
* Privatization
* Public Sector
* Subsidiary
* Textile Investment
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ELAB LABOR SECTOR AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised May 1995)

The labor sector, labor actors, and national labor policies and their effect on domestic and international systems and relations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LAB)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arbitration
* Benefits
* Bonded Labor
* Child Labor
* Collective Bargaining
* Compulsory Labor
* Dock Workers
* Employee Ownership
* Employee Rights
* Employer Organization
* Employment
* Equal Pay for Equal Work
* Forced Labor
* Foreign Worker
* GSP (Worker Rights)
* Illegal Worker
* International Labor Secretariat
* Job Creation
* Job Discrimination
* Job Security
* Job Training
* Labor Agreement
* Labor Code
* Labor Competition
* Labor Confederation
* Labor Cooperative
* Labor Costs
* Labor Courts
* Labor Disputes
* Labor Federation
* Labor Law
* Labor Leader
* Labor Market
* Labor Migration
* Labor Movement
* Labor Organization
* Labor Relations
* Labor Rights
* Labor Sector
* Labor Settlement
* Labor Standards
* Labor Union
* Layoffs
* Lockout
* Manpower
* Mediation
* NAFTA Labor Cooperation
* Occupational Health
* Occupational Safety
* Pension
* Prison Labor
* Privatization
* Right of Association
* Right to Organize Slave Labor
* Social Clause (WTO)
* Social Net
* Social Security
* Strike
* Trade
* Union
* Underemployment
* Unemployment
* Unemployment Insurance
* Vocational Training
* Wages
* Work Force
* Work Permit
* Worker Rights Workers
* Working Conditions
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ELTN LAND TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of land transportation. (Replaces RCHB file categories: IT, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism Measures
* Automobile
* Bridge
* Bus
* Cargo Handling
* Detention
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Highway
* Highway Access
* Hijacking
* Insurance
* Land Transportation
* Maintenance
* Overland Cargo
* Public Transportation
* Railroad
* Railroad Accident
* Railway Access
* Rescue
* Schedule
* Traffic Accident
* Traffic Safety
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
* Truck
* Tunnel
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EMIN MINERALS AND METALS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The exploration, discovery, and extraction of minerals and metals. (Replaces RCHB file category: INCO)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bauxite
* Bid
* Chromite
* Coal
* Cobalt
* Copper
* Drilling
* Excavation
* Exclusive Economic Zone
* Exploration
* Factory
* Gems
* Gold
* Iron
* Magnesium
* Manganese
* Metal
* Mine
* Mineral
* Mineral Reserve
* Mining
* Mining Accident
* Mining Concession
* Nickel
* Offshore Mining
* Ore
* Quarry
* Silver
* Tin
* Tungsten
* Uranium
* Uranium Enrichment
* Zinc

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ENRG ENERGY AND POWER
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private commercial activities in acquiring and providing energy services from all types of sources. For petroleum and natural gas, see EPET. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, FSE)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Coal
* Dam
* Decontamination
* Electric Energy
* Electric Power Plant
* Energy Conservation
* Energy Consumption
* Energy Reserve
* Energy Shortage
* Factory
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Fuel Shortage
* Generator
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Hydroelectric Power Plant
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Fuel Reprocessing
* Nuclear Power Plant
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Power Line
* Public Utility
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Reexport
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* Stockpile
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Thermal Power Plant
* Transformer
* Uranium Enrichment
* Wind Energy
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EPET PETROLEUM AND NATURAL GAS
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Government and private sector activities in the exploration and extraction of petroleum and natural gas. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FSE, PET)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Bid
* Drilling
* Exploitation
* Exploration
* LPG
* Natural Gas
* Natural Gas Pipeline
* Natural Gas Production
* Natural Gas Reserve
* Offshore Drilling
* Offshore Drilling Platform
* Offshore Oil
* Oil Field
* Petroleum
* Petroleum Concession
* Petroleum Pipeline
* Petroleum Production
* Petroleum Reserve
* Petroleum Shortage
* Refinery
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ETRD FOREIGN TRADE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Exchange of goods between nations. (Replaces RCHB file category: FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alcoholic Beverage
* Aluminum
* Animal Hides
* Antidumping
* Antitrust
* Apparel Trade
* Arms
* Arms Traffic
* Barter
* BOP
* Boycott
* Buffer Stock
* Chemical
* Clothing
* Cocoa
* Coffee
* Commercial Aircraft
* Commodity
* Commodity Market
* Communications Equipment
* Computer
* Construction Equipment
* Cooperatives
* Corruption
* Cotton
* Countertrade
* Countervailing Duty
* Cross Border Trade
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Clearance
* Customs Court
* Customs Fine
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Official
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Dairy Products
* Debt
* Development Program
* Dispute Settlement
* Diversion
* Duty Free Entry
* East West Trade
* Economic Cooperation
* EEC 1992
* EEP
* Electronic Equipment
* Exhibit
* Export
* Fair Trade
* Farm Equipment
* FCN
* Fertilizer
* Fish
* Food
* Food Contamination
* Food Inspection
* Footwear
* Foreign Market
* Free Trade Zone
* Garment Exports
* Garment Imports
* Government Procurement
* GSP
* Harmonized System
* Helicopter
* Import
* Industrialized Nation
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Intervention
* Laboratory Equipment
* LDC
* Leather
* License
* Linen
* Litigation
* Lumber
* Machine Tool
* Manmade Fiber
* Market Access
* Meat
* Meat Inspection
* Medical Equipment
* Merger
* Metal
* MFN
* MIC
* Monopoly
* Multifiber Arrangement
* NAFTA
* Natural Fiber
* Newly Industrialized Countries
* Nonalcoholic Beverage
* Nontariff Barriers
* North South Dialogue
* Oils
* Oilseeds
* Perishable Commodities
* Petroleum Products
* Pharmaceuticals
* Plastics
* Poultry
* Private Sector
* Product Standards
* Public Sector
* Quota
* Railroad Equipment
* Ramie
* Reexport
* Rice
* Rubber
* Sanction
* Shellfish
* Silk
* Smuggling
* Soybean
* Steel
* Stockpile
* Subsidy
* Sugar
* Synthetic Fiber
* Synthetic Rubber
* Tariff
* Tariff Barriers
* Tariff Relief
* Television
* Textile Exports
* Textile Imports
* Textiles
* Tin
* Tobacco
* Trade Agreement
* Trade Balance
* Trade Complaint
* Trade Control
* Trade Concession
* Trade Discrimination
* Trade Dumping
* Trade Fair
* Trade Law
* Trade Liberalization
* Trade Opportunity
* Trade Promotion
* Trade Protectionism
* Trade Relations
* Trade Visit
* Tuna
* VAT
* Vegetable
* Vegetable Fiber
* Vegetable Oil
* Wheat
* Wine
* Wood Products
* Wool
* Yarns
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ETTC TRADE AND TECHNOLOGY CONTROLS
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Effective from April 1984

Government efforts to control the transfer of goods (i.e., equipment),services, or technologies. This includes foreign policy trade controls, strategic (National Security) trade controls, munitions controls, general West to East technology transfer issues, and efforts to circumvent U.S. or COCOM controls. (Replaces RCHB file categories: FT, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Arms Traffic
* Blocked Assets
* Boycott
* COCOM Case
* COCOM List Review
* Computer
* Data Bases
* Data Processing Equipment
* Digital Switching
* Diversion
* EAA
* East West Trade
* Economic Warfare
* Electronic Equipment
* Embargo
* End Use Check
* End User
* Enforcement
* Espionage
* Exception List
* EXCON
* Export
* Export Control
* GSOIA
* GSOMIA
* High Technology Equipment
* IEEPA
* Illegal Trade
* Import Control
* ITAR
* Laboratory Equipment
* License
* Manufacturing Agreement
* Military Applications
* Military Critical Technologies
* Military Equipment
* Military Services
* Munitions Control
* NDPC
* Nonmarket Economy
* Origin Certificate
* Reexport
* Research & Development
* Sanction
* Security Survey
* Semiconductors
* SNEC
* Software
* Stockpile
* Strategic Material
* Strategic Trade Control
* Superconductor
* TCDC
* Technical Assistance Agreement
* Technology Acquisition Efforts
* Technology Gap
* Technology Transfer
* Transaction Check
* Turnkey Plant
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EWWT WATERBORNE TRANSPORTATION
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Movement of commercial and private vessels over high seas and inland waterways. (Replaces RCHB file categories: OS, TR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Antiterrorism
* Measures Canal
* Cargo Handling
* Coast Guard
* Containerization
* Dock Workers
* Fee
* Hazardous Cargo
* Insurance
* Load Line
* Maintenance
* Marine Cargo
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Maritime Flag
* Maritime Law
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Navigational Aid
* Passenger Ship
* Patrol Boat
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Port Congestion
* Private Ship
* Refueling
* Registration
* Rescue
* River
* Route
* Salvage
* Schedule Ship Accident
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Detention
* Ship Harassment
* Ship Movement
* Ship Registry
* Shipyard
* SOLAS
* Strait
* Tonnage Measurement
* Transportation Development
* Transportation Industry
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KACT: Strategic Arms Control (ACS) Treaties
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Effective from August 2000 (Revised August 2004)

Use for all documents relating to specific, interrelated strategic (nuclear) arms control treaties and their implementation:

* ABM (i.e., anti-ballistic missile) treaty and its implementation body the SCC (Standing Consultative Commission);
* INF (i.e., Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces) Treaty and its implementation body, the SVC (Special Verification Commission);
* START (i.e., Strategic Reductions Treaty) and its implementation body, the JCIC (Joint Compliance and Inspection Commission); and the Strategic Offensive Reductions Treaty (SORT) or the Moscow Treaty and its implementing body, the BIC (Bilateral Implementation Commission).

Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NP/EX)
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KAWC: Atrocities and War Crimes
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Effective from July 2001

Use for all documents relating to atrocities, massacres, and war crimes, including allegations, reports, investigations, and prosecutions of genocide, crimes against humanity, grave breaches of the Geneva Conventions, and violations of the laws or customs for war. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau, Info: S/WCI)
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KCFE: Conventional Armed Forces in Europe
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Effective from August 1989

Use on all documents between U.S. Vienna and the Department pertaining to CFE negotiations; documents pertaining to conventional forces in Europe including both Eastern and Western forces, their structure, posture, changes, etc.; documents pertaining to allied and Warsaw Pact conventional arms control positions, plans and related internal political situations, documents referring to the High Level Task Force (HLTF) or its subgroups; and all documents discussing congressional delegation visits to Europe that will address conventional arms control issues. (Action: EUR/RPM)
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KCIP: Critical Infrastructure Protection
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents reporting on critical infrastructure protection (CIP) issues, which are defined as vulnerabilities and threats, both physical and cyber, to systems and assets (particularly interconnected information systems and networks) so vital to a nation that their incapacity or destruction would have a debilitating impact on national security, national economic security, and/or national public health and safety. Use for reporting of CIP issues both as they affect host country and as they impact the United States. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCOM: Chief of Mission
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Effective from March 2004

Use for all documents addressed for action to the chief of a U.S. mission in a foreign location (e.g., ambassadors, chargés d’affaires, consuls general, or principal officers). Use KCOM in conjunction with generic PASS instructions to chiefs of mission in Department telegrams. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KCOR: Corruption and Anti-Corruption
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Effective from August 2001

Use for all documents relating to corruption and anti-corruption, dishonesty, and unethical behavior among public officials representing local, provincial, and national governments. This would include linkages with justice, economic, social and political entities. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)

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KCRM: Criminal Activity
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Effective from April 1994 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to criminal organizations and activities, the threat they pose to U.S. interests and/or friendly governments, and host country and U.S. Government programs to combat them. This includes international criminal organizations; money laundering and other financial crimes; illicit trafficking including alien smuggling and gun running; international stolen property theft and fencing rings; international frauds and commercial crimes; UN crime meetings and anti-crime programs; and interaction with international and regional organizations on these issues. U.S. assistance covers training of host country judicial and law enforcement agencies. Use this K TAGS with the Subject TAGS SOCI. Distinguish the use of this TAGS from AID-funded administration of justice programs in Latin America (KJUS),anti-narcotics issues and programs (SNAR),and anti-terrorism issues and programs (PTER). (Action: INL/ENT)
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KDEM: Democratization
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Effective from May 1991

Use on all documents dealing with democratization in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and the Middle East. Encouraging democratization constitutes an essential component of U.S. policy. The U.S. Government is devoting significant resources to monitor and promote regional trends away from autocratic rule and toward political pluralism. Programs designed to encourage democratization are diverse, and often are cross-discipline in nature, requiring the involvement of several U.S. Government agencies. Also use the appropriate Subject and Geo-Political TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KDRG: Detainee Repatriation from Guantanamo Bay
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Effective from December 2007

Use for all documents addressing issues connected to the repatriation and transfer of detainees in U.S. Government custody at the military detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba to their countries of origin or to third countries. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/WCI)
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KFRD: Fraud Prevention Programs
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Effective from August 1986

Use on all reporting that refers to efforts and activities pertaining to the prevention of fraud and deceptive practices in the issuance of visas, passports, the issuance of Federal benefits to U.S. citizens and others, and to active measures developed by the Department to oversee their legality and for reporting upon the results of antifraud and prevention measures in consular matters. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: CA/FPP)
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KGHG: Global Climate Change
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Effective from May 2007

Use for all documents addressing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, and global climate change (also referred to as global warming). This includes, but is not limited to, the economic, energy, environmental, geographic, health, scientific, social, and political linkages of global climate change. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: OES/EGC)
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KGIC: Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism
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Effective from September 2006

Use for all documents relating to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The Global Initiative works toward the prevention, detection, and response to acts of nuclear terrorism. Also use appropriate Subject Tags. (Action: ISM/WMDT)
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KHIV: Emerging Infectious Diseases and HIV/AIDS Program
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Effective from June 2000

Use for all documents relating to actual and prospective activities by the U.S. Government, alone or in conjunction with or through other entities, to combat HIV/AIDS and other infectious diseases. Also use Appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: S/GAC)
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KHLS: Homeland Security
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Effective from August 2006

Use for all documents relating to all aspects of homeland security issues, including acts of terrorism directed at the U.S. homeland, its citizens, or interests; planning and support for such acts of terrorism; capabilities of terrorist groups; activities of institutions, groups, or individuals that support such terrorism; acts of terrorism that transcend national boundaries due to the support network or nationality of the perpetrator, victim, or facility or conventional, biological, radiological, or nuclear (CBRN) terrorism; terrorist travel; actions of the host government, institutions, or individuals related to support for or opposition to U.S. Government homeland security or counter-terrorism initiatives; actions of the host government or multilateral organizations related to the establishment of host country or regional security, bureaucratic, physical, or cyber infrastructure; homeland security implications and effects of border protection, immigration, and customs policies; transportation (e.g., seaports, civil air) security; host government travel document control and standards; emergency, preparedness, and response; biodefense, science and technology development related to the above areas; reactions of host government, media, etc., to homeland security-related programs and activities in the United States, or of the U.S. Government. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: S/CT, CA, OES, A/OEM)

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KIPR: Intellectual Property Rights
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Effective from December 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to intellectual property rights which include patents, trademarks, copyrights, semiconductor designs (mask works),industrial designs, trade secrets, appellations of origin and other forms of protection to reward and encourage innovation and creativity. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/TPP/MTA/IPC)
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KIRF: International Religious Freedom
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Effective from January 1999

Use on all documents relating to all issues of religious freedom and persecution, including civil unrest where religion is a precipitating factor; changes to or enforcement of laws affecting freedom of religion; religious aspects of movements, parties or persons seeking governmental change; governmental repression of religious minorities, movements or leaders; religion playing a role in reconciling conflicts; and changes in religious demographics that may produce societal changes. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: DRL/IRF)
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KISL: Islamic Issues
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Effective from November 1988 (Revised April 2000)

Use on documents treating government involvement in recognition of or approaches to Islam; political and economic activities undertaken by private Islamic organizations or prominent individuals; and fundamentalism. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS.

(Action: NEA/PPR, AF/RA, EAP/RA)
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KJUS: Administration of Justice
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Effective from May 1986 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the administration of justice in host countries, particularly as it relates to U.S. objectives of promoting democracy and just economic and social development. This includes judicial reforms, political reporting on personalities and institutions involved in the administration of justice, judicial infrastructure development, criminal investigation capabilities, penal systems, legal training, and assistance and exchange programs in this field. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: WHA/PPC)
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KMCA: Millennium Challenge Account
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Effective from August 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of the Millennium Challenge Account, a U.S. new foreign assistance account, or the Millennium Challenge Corporation, the independent government corporation recently established to manage and oversee this assistance. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: MCC/IT)
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KMDR: Media Reaction Reporting
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Effective From October 1999

Use on all documents dealing with setting post ―Watching Briefs and on all post reporting concerning editorial content and media reaction. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: INR/R)
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KNNP: Nuclear Non-Proliferation
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Effective from April 1984

Use on all documents on U.S. policy for preventing the spread of nuclear weapons to other countries, the transfer of nuclear material, equipment of technology, agreements for cooperation on the peaceful uses of nuclear energy, matters concerning multilateral discussions on the uses of nuclear energy including the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency, and activities in other countries related to the acquisition of nuclear explosives. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KOLY: Olympic Games Reporting
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Effective from February 1984

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. Note: KOLY will be used in the above prescribed manner for all subsequent winter and summer Olympic games. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KPAL: Palestinian Affairs
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Effective from August 1983 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents relating to issues, reports, or activities concerned with the Palestinian people, as a group or in part, or the area known as Palestine. Also use appropriate Subject, Country, and Organization TAGS. (Action: NEA/PA)
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KPAO: Public Affairs Office
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Effective from May 2000

Use on all documents intended for Public Affairs sections abroad, and should be used by field Public Affairs sections abroad on all documents coming into the Department which relate to Public Diplomacy Programs. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: ECA/EX/PR)
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KPIN: Political Internationals
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Effective from November 1984

Use on all documents relating to the activities and policies of the four major Political Internationals: Socialist International, Christian Democratic International, Liberal International, and the International Democratic Union. This includes reporting on the attitudes of member parties towards the Internationals, the interaction between member parties of the Internationals, and the activities of the Internationals themselves. In addition, this TAGS should be used on all documents relating to the policies of the German (FRG) political foundations: Friederich Ebert, Konrad Adenauer, Hanns Seidel, and Friederich Naumann. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: P)
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KPKO: United Nations Peacekeeping Operations
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Effective from August 1996

Use on all documents relating to existing or potential United Nations peacekeeping activities, including proposals for and negotiations with other countries on peacekeeping activities, military support, sanctions monitoring, elections and humanitarian activities, as well as interaction with international and regional organizations on peacekeeping. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KPWR: Power Support Program
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Effective from March 1993

Use on all documents dealing with the Department’s electrical power support requirements. The program provides consolidated funding for generators, central uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems, and PCB transformer abatement projects. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OBO/PE/DE)
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KRAD: Radioactive Contamination of the Environment
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Effective from May 1997 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with radioactive contamination of the environment from whatever source—military or civilian use, transportation, storage, or disposal of nuclear material Appropriate Subject Terms to use with this TAGS would include nuclear contamination, radiation, radioactive material and International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) emergency notification. In connection with accidental or deliberate contamination, appropriate Terms to use with this TAGS include radioactive material transfer, radioactive waste disposal, radioactive waste management, industrial/medical radiography, medical isotope, and transfer of fissile material. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES/OA)

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KSCA: Science Counselors and Attachés
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Effective from February 1983

Use on all documents drafted by or sent to Science Counselors and Science Attachés. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: OES). Note: KSCA replaces the Organization SCSA.
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KSPR: Strategic, Performance and Resource Planning
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Effective from October 1997

Use on all documents dealing with the strategic planning process for all foreign affairs agencies or agencies with operations and programs abroad as well as the Department’s own strategic planning activities. This includes all resource allocation processes when associated with the Mission Performance Plan (MPP),namely: budget formulation, the Financial Plan (FINPLAN),and the field budget plan. Technical and operational messages that are purely budget-focused should only use ABUD. Use KSPR on messages regarding personnel planning in connection with the annual MPP exercises, and subjects relating to the Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA) of 1993. Operational personnel requests (e.g., new positions, classification actions, conversions of positions from FSN to PIT, etc.) should still only use APER. Suggested terms to use with KSPR are program planning, Mission Performance Plan (MPP),Resource Allocations and Budget Integration Tool (RABIT) and Government Performance and Results Act (GPRA). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: M/P)
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KSUM: Summit Meetings
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Effective from January 1983 (Revised November 1987)

Use on all documents concerning Summit Meetings. This includes substantive and administrative arrangements for meetings, records of meetings and reports on actions by participants as a result of meetings, including preparatory meetings. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: Appropriate Bureau)
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KTFN: Terrorism Finance Traffic
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Effective from July 2004

Use for documents relating to all aspects of terrorism financing; sanctions; designations of individuals under Executive Orders (E.O.) dealing with terrorism finance such as E.O. 13224; related UN resolutions; denial of funds to terrorists; and other related aspects of terrorism financing. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: EEB/ESC)
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KTIA: Treaties and International Agreements
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Effective from June 1984

Use on all documents concerning treaties, including conventions, protocols, or other International Agreements, such as exchange of notes, exchange of letters and memoranda of understanding, as well as requirements of the Case Act (11 FAM 724; 1 U.S.C. 112B). Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: L/T)
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KTIP: Trafficking in Persons
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Effective from September 2008

Use for all cables related to the topics of trafficking in persons, human trafficking, slavery, involuntary servitude, forced labor, labor migration, illegal migration, commercial sexual exploitation, prostitution, sex tourism, forced marriage, child labor, debt bondage, peonage, and child soldiering. Also use appropriate Subject and Country TAGS. (Action: G/TIP)
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KUNR: UN Reform
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Effective from November 1995

Use on all documents dealing with all efforts to reform and restructure the United Nations. Some of the reforms are: the UN budget and/or ceiling, security council expansion, managerial improvements, and strengthening the role of the UN. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: IO)
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KWBG: West Bank and Gaza
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Effective from December 1993 (Revised April 2000)

Use on all documents dealing with the implementation of the Israeli-PLO Declaration of Principles, including Palestinian interim self-rule, economic development and development assistance to the Palestinians in the West Bank and Gaza. Also, use for Israeli-PLO negotiations on implementing the agreement and political developments in the West Bank and Gaza including elections for a Palestinian Council. Also use the appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: NEA/IPA)
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KWMN: Women Issues
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Effective from June 1995

Use on all documents relating to the Fourth World Conference on Women and any future World Conferences on Women. Also use this TAGS on issues concerning women’s human rights, women’s political participation, women-in-development, and any discussions of women in the United Nations or any other international organizations. Also use appropriate Subject TAGS. (Action: G/CS, IO, and DRL)
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MARR MILITARY AND DEFENSE ARRANGEMENTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts to establish and maintain collective security or other international military cooperation. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Alliance
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* CFE
* Collective Security
* DECA
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Ground Forces
* Home Porting
* Host Government
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Lease
* Military Advisor
* Military Agreement
* Military Base
* Military Cooperation
* Military Exercise
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Visit
* Minesweeping
* Monitoring
* National Security
* Naval Forces
* Overflight Clearance
* Peace Plan
* Peacekeeping Forces
* Refueling
* Security Assessment
* Ship Clearance
* Ship Movement
* SOFA
* Tracking Station
* Troop Contribution
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Truce Observer
* Weapons Deployment
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MASS MILITARY ASSISTANCE AND SALES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The Govemment to Govemment transfer, sale, or loan of military equipment, advisers, or services. (Replaces RCHB file categories DEF, FT)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Airlift
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Bomber Aircraft
* CAT
* Congressional Presentation
* Credit
* Debt
* Debt Repayment
* Diversion
* Donor
* Economic Support Fund
* Fighter Aircraft
* FMS
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* IMET
* Loan
* Maintenance
* MAP
* Military Adviser
* Military Agreement
* Military Aircraft
* Military Assistance
* Military Procurement
* Military Training
* Military Vehicle
* Missile
* Reexport
* Salvage
* Spare Parts
* Surplus Weapons Disposal
* Technical Assistance
* Technology Transfer
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MCAP MILITARY CAPABILITIES
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Effective from March 1973 to June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The nonnuclear offensive and defensive ability of the military establishment of a nation or international organization. (Replaces RCHB file category: DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Air Defense
* Air Forces
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Artillery
* AWACS
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Bomber Aircraft
* Burden sharing
* Cargo Aircraft
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon
* Control Civil Defense
* Coast Guard
* Conscription
* Contingency Plan
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon
* Control Court Martial
* Defense Industry
* Demobilization
* Fighter Aircraft
* Ground Forces
* Guidance System
* Helicopter
* Infrastructure
* Intelligence Assessment
* Landing Rights
* Logistics
* Military Aircraft
* Military Balance
* Military Budget
* Military Buildup
* Military Capability
* Military Communication
* Military Equipment
* Military Exercise
* Military Leader
* Military Personnel
* Military Plan
* Military Reserve
* Missile
* Mobilization
* National Guard
* Naval Forces
* Naval Ship
* Ordnance
* Radar
* RDF
* Security Assessment
* Strategic Plan
* Submarine
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
* Warning System
* Weapons Deployment
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MNUC MILITARY NUCLEAR APPLICATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The development and use of nuclear technology for military purposes. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Artillery
* Counterforce
* Decontamination
* Delivery Vehicle
* Fissionable Material
* Guidance System
* INF
* LRTNF
* Military Capability
* Missile
* Missile Site
* Monitoring
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Powered Ship
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Winter
* Plutonium
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Radioactive Waste Management
* Spent Fuel
* Strategic Plan
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Warhead
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MOPS MILITARY OPERATIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Declared or undeclared war involving two or more nations. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advanced Weaponry
* Aggression
* Air Alert
* Air Forces
* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Artillery
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Biological Warfare
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* Blockade
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Ceasefire
* Chemical Warfare
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* Combat
* Concentration Camp
* CONTRA
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* DMZ
* Emergency Evacuation
* Escalation
* Explosives
* Ground Forces
* Guerrilla
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intervention
* Invasion
* KIA
* Landing Rights
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* MIA
* Military Balance
* Military Buildup
* Military Plan
* Minesweeping
* Naval Forces
* No Fly Zone
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Occupied Area
* Peace Plan
* POW
* Repatriation
* Reprisal
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Ship Movement
* Surrender
* Threat
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Level
* Troop Reduction
* Troop Withdrawal
* War
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ODIP U.S. DIPLOMATIC REPRESENTATION
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Effective from January 1983

Official representational and ceremonial activities of U.S. diplomats and U.S. Government officials; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by U.S. officials. (Replaces RCHB file categories: PER, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Agrement
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Anniversary
* Assault
* Attache
* Ceremonial Representation
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* Personnel Conduct
* Real Property
* Social Reception
* Tax Exemption
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OEXC EDUCATIONAL AND CULTURAL
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EXCHANGE OPERATIONS

Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

The administration and operation of educational and cultural exchange programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: EDX)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Community
* Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Exchange Program
* Designation Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* FLEX Program
* Foreign Leader Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange Grant
* Humphrey Program
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Nomination
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* Scientist
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* U.S. Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Youth Exchanges
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OFDP FOREIGN DIPLOMATS AND FOREIGN MISSIONS
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Effective from January 1983

Administrative, representational, and ceremonial matters related to non-U.S. diplomatic personnel and foreign missions; includes all aspects of privileges and immunities. Use for ceremonial activities hosted by non-U.S. diplomats. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Ambassador
* Ambassador Designate
* Assault
* Attache
* Building Design
* Ceremonial Representation
* Consul
* Consulate
* Credentials Presentation
* Diplomat
* Diplomatic Consular List
* Diplomatic Privileges
* Drivers License
* Embassy
* Envoy
* Funeral
* Gift
* Guest List
* Honorary Consul
* Invitation
* NOB
* Office Closure
* Office Establishment
* Personnel Appointment
* Personnel Conduct
* Personnel Resignation
* Personnel Separation
* Post Closing
* Post Opening
* Real Property
* Recall
* Social Reception
* Staffing
* Tax Exemption
* Third Country Counterparts
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OIIP INTERNATIONAL INFORMATION PROGRAMS
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Effective from October 1999

Administrative and operational aspects of international information programs, products, and services that increase international support for U.S. policies and understanding of U.S. society.

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Advance Documents Service
* Article Alert
* Book Donations
* Book Fairs
* Book Reprints
* Book Translations
* Books and Documents List
* Computer
* Cooperative Agreements
* Copyright
* Design Services
* DVC
* Electronic Journal
* Grant
* Graphic Design
* I-Bucks
* IRC
* IRO
* Listserv
* Paper Shows
* PDQ
* Photo Coverage
* Photo Rights
* Photo Requests
* Public Diplomacy
* Publication
* Reference Requests
* Speaker
* Technology Partnerships
* Teleconference
* Translation Requests
* Washington File
* Websites
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OPDC DIPLOMATIC CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence and ceremonial messages between prominent leaders and principal officers. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acknowledgment
* Anniversary
* Appreciation Message
* Commemorative Message
* Condolence Message
* Congratulatory Message
* Invitation
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OPRC PUBLIC RELATIONS AND CORRESPONDENCE
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Effective from January 1983

Correspondence to and from the public commenting on U.S. policy and foreign incidents, requesting information and speaking engagements, and any other public relations activities. This TAGS includes routine constituent's correspondence such as employment opportunities, requests for photographs, autographs, etc. Also includes press summaries and press conferences, public opinion polls, and the administrative arrangements for press conferences. (Replaces RCHB file category: PR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accreditation
* Authentication
* Autograph
* Constituents Mail
* Employment
* Interview
* Invitation
* Journalist
* Photo Request
* Photograph
* Poll
* Press Relations
* Public Diplomacy
* Public Information Publication
* Speaker
* Translation
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OREP U.S. CONGRESSIONAL TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Administrative and operational aspects of travel by Congressmen, congressional staffers, and delegations. (Replaces RCHB file category: LEG)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* CODEL
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protective Security
* Staffdel
* Support Services
* Travel Advisory
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OSCI SCIENCE GRANTS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administration of grants and disbursal of funds of U.S. Government sponsored research programs. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Foreign Currency
* Grant
* Science Grant
* Scientific Exchange
* Scientist
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OTRA TRAVEL
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Routine and operational aspects of travel and visits by other than prominent individuals and Congressmen. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL, TP, TRV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Businessmen
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Dependent
* Itinerary
* Journalist
* Official Travel
* Scientific Visit
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
* Travel Locator Messages
* Travel Orders
* Travel Report
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OVIP VISITS AND TRAVEL OF PROMINENT INDIVIDUALS AND LEADERS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The administrative and operational aspects of visits or travel of U.S. and foreign leaders and prominent individuals. Use for assistant secretary level and above or foreign equivalent. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Accommodation
* Arrival Notice
* Arrival Speech
* Departure Notice
* Departure Speech
* Envoy
* Hotel
* Itinerary
* Passenger Manifest
* Protection Technical Services
* Protective Security
* Secretarys Detail
* Support Services
* Trade Visit
* Travel Advisory
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PARM ARMS CONTROLS AND DISARMAMENT
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Efforts by governments to control the acquisition, development, and production of nuclear, biological, chemical, and other advanced weaponry. Also includes the control of efforts by countries to develop nuclear capabilities. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, FT, POL, STR)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* ABM Treaty
* Advance Notification
* Advanced Weaponry
* Aerial Inspection
* Antinuclear
* Arms
* Arms Buildup
* Arms Control
* Arms Control Agreement
* Arms Control Impact Statement
* Arms Talks
* Arms Traffic
* Associated Measures
* Biological Warfare Convention
* Biological Weapon
* Biological Weapon Control
* CDE
* Chemical Weapon
* Chemical Weapon Control
* CNEA
* Compliance
* Confidence Building Measures
* Constraints
* Consultation
* Conventional Weapon
* Conventional Weapon Control
* Conventional Weapon Freeze
* Cooperative Measures
* Counterforce
* Counting Rule
* CST
* CTB
* Deterrence
* Disarmament
* Diversion
* East West Relations
* Electronic Weapons Systems
* Emerging Technologies
* ENMOD
* Entry Exit Points
* Fissionable Material
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hotline
* Implementation
* INF
* IOZP
* Laser Fusion
* Launchers
* Limited Test Ban Treaty
* LRTNF
* Military Budget Reduction
* Military Expenditures
* Missile
* Monitoring
* Moratorium
* Napalm
* National Guidelines Area
* No First Use
* Nonproliferation
* Nonuse of Force
* NPT
* NRR
* NTEM
* NTM
* Nuclear Agreements
* Nuclear Capability
* Nuclear Enrichment Process
* Nuclear Equipment
* Nuclear Free Zone
* Nuclear Material
* Nuclear Proliferation
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Technical Assistance
* Nuclear Technology
* Nuclear Weapon
* Nuclear Weapon Control
* Nuclear Weapon Free Zone
* Nuclear Weapon Freeze
* Particle Beam
* Peace Movement
* Plutonium
* Political Concession
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* SCC
* SDI
* Simulations
* SNEC
* Spent Fuel
* START
* Stockpile
* Strategic Policy
* Technology Transfer
* Telemetry
* Tlatelolco Treaty
* Troop Level
* TTBT
* Unconventional Weapon
* Verification
* Warhead
* Weapon Destruction
* Weapon Systems Deactivation
* Weapons Deployment
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PBTS NATIONAL BOUNDARIES, TERRITORIES, AND SOVEREIGNTY
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Effective from January 1983

A territory over which dominion is exercised. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Air Alert
* Airspace
* Annexation
* Arbitration
* Archipelago
* Border Control
* Border Crossing
* Border Dispute
* Border Incident
* Boundary
* Boundary Claim
* Boundary Determination
* Canal
* Cession
* Coast Guard
* Continental Shelf
* Court Decision
* Dependency
* Dispute Settlement
* Island
* Island Claim
* Land Settlement
* Landlocked Country
* Maritime Boundary
* Mediation
* Occupied Area
* Overflight
* Piracy
* Port
* Port Access
* Province
* River
* Seabed
* Ship Detention
* Sovereignty
* Strait
* Survey
* Territorial Claim
* Territorial Reversion
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Unification
* Territorial Waters
* Trust Territory
* Water Boundary Agreement
* Water Boundary Claim
* West Bank
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PGOV INTERNAL GOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised June 1983)

The form, structure, and organization of local, provincial, and national governments. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Absentee Ballot
* Administration of Justice
* Alliance
* Antigovernment
* Arbitration
* Berlin Access
* Berlin Wall
* Cabinet
* Cabinet Meeting
* Campaign
* Candidacy Support
* Candidate
* Charter
* Church State Relations
* Coalition Government
* Colonialism
* Communism
* Confederation
* Constitution
* Constitutional Law
* Corruption
* Court
* Court Decision
* Death
* Democracy
* Dictatorship
* Election
* Election Forecast
* Election Irregularities
* Election Law
* Election Observer
* Election Reform
* Election Results
* Extremist
* Federation
* First Lady
* Glasnost
* Government Agency
* Government Budget
* Government Media Relations
* Government Official
* Government Reform
* Governor
* Impeachment
* Inauguration
* Influence
* Infrastructure
* Interim Government
* Judicial Reform
* Judiciary
* Junta
* King
* Legislation
* Legislator
* Legislature
* Martial Law
* Mayor
* Minister
* Minority
* Municipal
* Nationalism
* Opposition
* Opposition Party
* Party Faction
* Party Leader
* Party Line
* Party Meeting
* Party Stability
* Party Strength
* Party Unity
* Patronage
* Perestroyka
* Political Adviser
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Crisis
* Political Leader
* Political Military Relations
* Political Party
* Political Trend
* Poll
* President
* Prime Minister
* Progovernment
* Province
* Queen
* Reconciliation
* Referendum
* Reorganization
* Resignation from Office
* Reunification
* Royal Family
* Ruling Party
* Self Government
* Socialism
* Special Interest Group
* State of the Union Message
* Succession
* Tenure of Office
* Totalitarian
* Trial
* Trust
* Territory
* Veto
* Vice President
* Voting
* Voting Rights
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PHSA HIGH SEAS AFFAIRS
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Effective from January 1983

Activities on the high seas, outside a country's national jurisdiction. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Continental Shelf
* Dispute Settlement
* Exclusive
* Economic Zone
* Fishing Limit
* Fishing Rights
* Freedom of Navigation
* Hazardous Cargo
* Innocent Passage
* International Waters
* LOS
* Marine Mammal
* Marine Safety
* Marine Transportation
* Maritime Agreement
* Merchant Ship
* Minesweeping
* Natural Resources
* Ocean Dumping
* Piracy
* Seabed
* Seabed Mining
* Ship Accident
* Ship Detention
* Ship Movement
* Strait
* Territorial Sea Limit
* Territorial Waters
* Transit Passage
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PHUM HUMAN RIGHTS
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Effective from January 1985

The violation of rights attributable to human beings. (Replaces RCHB file categories: POL, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abuse
* Amnesty
* Antisemitic
* Apartheid
* Asylum
* Asylum Request
* Capital Punishment
* Childrens Rights
* Civil Rights
* Concentration Camp
* Court Decision
* Death Squad
* Deportation
* Detainee
* Detection Equipment
* Detention Development Rights
* Discrimination
* Economic Rights
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Ethnic Group
* EVD
* Execution
* Exile
* Family
* Forced Labor
* Harassment
* Human Rights
* Humane
* Imprisonment
* Indigenous Peoples
* Individual Rights
* Internal Exile
* Internee
* Mass Migration
* Massacre
* Minority
* Minority Rights
* Missing Person
* Mistreatment
* Murder
* Persecution
* Police Equipment
* Political Disappearance
* Political Prisoner
* Political Repression
* Political Rights
* Poverty
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Welfare
* Proselytize
* Psychiatric Abuse
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Returnees
* Rights of Peoples
* Security Forces
* Sponsorship
* Torture
* Walk In Procedures
* Women
* Womens Rights
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PINR INTELLIGENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The gathering and reporting of intelligence information, including biographic and background data. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INT, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aerial Reconnaissance
* Biographic Information
* Contacts
* Counterintelligence
* Covert Operations
* Disinformation
* Espionage
* Film
* Humint Collection Plan
* Information Security
* Intelligence Assessment
* Intelligence Collection
* Intelligence Services
* Maps
* Monitoring
* Olive Harvest
* PLPPR
* Remote Sensing
* Satellite
* Ship Movement
* Surveillance Aircraft
* Tracking Station
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PINS NATIONAL SECURITY
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

A regime's stability, control, or efforts to maintain itself in power, as well as activities and efforts to disrupt or overthrow the established regime by other than normal political activity. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Amnesty
* Armed Forces
* Arms
* Assassination
* Assault
* Atrocity
* Censorship
* Church State Relations
* Civil War
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Contingency Plan
* CONTRA
* Counterinsurgency
* Coup
* Court Decision
* Court Martial
* Death Squad
* Defector
* Demobilization
* Detention
* Dissident
* Emigration
* Emigration Control
* Escalation
* Ethnic Group
* Execution
* Exile
* Exiled Government
* Exit Permit
* Expulsion
* Extremist
* General Strike
* Guerrilla
* Harassment
* Hostility
* Hunger Strike
* Impeachment
* Infiltration
* Insurgency
* Intelligence Assessment
* Internal Control
* Intervention
* Land Reform
* Law Enforcement
* Liberation Front
* Martial Law
* Massacre
* Mercenary
* Minority
* Missing Person
* National Security
* Occupied Area
* Persona Non Grata
* Plot
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Political Assessment
* Political Crisis
* Political Military Relations
* Political Prisoner
* Political Settlement
* Political Stability
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Release
* Propaganda
* Property Protection
* Religious Group
* Repression
* Reprisal
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Sabotage
* Seizure
* Surrender
* Threat
* Travel Document
* Travel Restriction
* Treason
* Troop Deployment
* Troop Withdrawal
* Violence
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PREF REFUGEES
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Effective from January 1985 (Revised March 1995)

People who move across borders because of danger to life or fear of persecution. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Admissions
* Allocation
* Asylum Policy
* Early Warning
* Emergency Response
* ESLCO
* Family Reunification
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Internally Displaced Persons
* Letter of Introduction
* ODP
* Prevention
* Refugee Camp
* Refugee Protection
* Refugee Relief
* Refugee Resettlement
* Refugee Settlement
* Refugee Status
* Repatriation
* Safe Country of Origin and Transit
* Safe Haven
* Sponsorship
* Temporary Protection
* VOLAG
* Volunteers
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PREL EXTERNAL POLITICAL RELATIONS
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Effective from January 1983

The political relations between countries, international or regional organizations both bilateral and multilateral, that assess intentions, objectives, plans, or possible courses of interaction. (Replaces RCHB file category: CSM, POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alliance
* Ambassador
* Amity
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antisoviet
* Bilateral Cooperation
* CBI
* Cold War
* Commitment
* Condemnation
* Consular Service
* Demarche
* Detente
* Deterrence
* Diplomatic Protest
* East West Relations
* Embassy Closing
* Embassy Opening
* Expulsion
* Extradition Treaty
* Foreign Commitment
* Foreign Relations
* Front Line States
* Government Reaction
* Hegemony
* Industrialized Nation
* Influence
* International Organization
* Intervention
* LDC
* Lobbying
* NAM
* National Security
* Neutrality
* No Fly Zone
* Nonaggression
* Nonaligned Nations
* Nonparticipation
* North South Dialogue
* Open Skies Treaty
* Opposition
* Participation
* Peace
* Peace Plan
* Persona Non Grata
* Political Concession
* Political Cooperation
* Political Initiative
* Political Settlement
* Political Trend
* Prisoner Exchange
* Prisoner Transfer
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Relations
* Reciprocity
* Recognition
* Reconciliation
* Regional Organization
* Relations Establishment
* Relations Interruption
* Reprisal
* Sanction
* Secession
* Signatory
* Sister City
* Third Country Representation
* Third World
* Threat
* War Claims
* West Bank
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PROP PROPAGANDA AND PSYCHOLOGICAL OPERATIONS
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Effective from June 1974 (Revised January 1983)

The spreading of ideology, information, or rumor for the purpose of supporting or defaming nations, institutions, causes, peoples, or persons. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CSM, CUL, INF, MP, POL, PPB, RAD, TV)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Active Measures
* Antiamerican
* Anticommunism
* Antinuclear
* Antisoviet
* Brain Drain
* Brainwashing
* Broadcasting
* Campaign
* Censorship
* Clandestine Broadcast
* Disinformation
* Frequency Interference
* Harassment
* Influence
* Jamming
* Lobbying
* Proamerican
* Procommunism
* Propaganda
* Prosoviet
* Prowest
* Public Disclosure
* Public Information
* Public Relations
* Publication
* Repression
* Slander
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PTER TERRORISTS AND TERRORISM
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Effective from March 1981 (Revised January 1983)

All aspects of terrorism which transcend national boundaries due to the nationality of the perpetrator, victim, place, or the incident. (Replaces RCHB file category: POL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acts of Terrorists
* Antiterrorism Measures
* Antiterrorist Forces
* Assassination
* Assault
* Bomb Threat
* Bombing
* Casualty
* Hijacking
* Hostage
* Hostility
* Infiltration
* Kidnapping
* Kidnapping Threat
* Mission Takeover
* Piracy
* Plot
* Proterrorism
* Rescue
* Sabotage
* Small Arms
* Surrender
* Terrorism
* Terrorist Activities
* Threat
* Threat Assessment
* Violence
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SCUL CULTURAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised April 2000)

Any part or totality of a nation's behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, or sociology. (Replaces RCHB file categories: CUL, EDU, MP, PPB, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* American Studies
* Anthropology
* Archaeology
* Artifact
* Artist
* Athlete
* Business for Russia Program
* Citizen Exchanges
* College and University Affiliation Program
* Commemorative Celebration
* Community Connections
* Creative Arts Exchanges
* Cultural Exchange
* Cultural Heritage
* Cultural Presentation
* Cultural Property
* Cultural Specialists (Aculspecs)
* Education
* Educational Exchange
* EFL Fellows
* ETF Fellows
* Ethnic Group
* Excavation
* Exchange Program Designation
* Exhibit
* Festival Fund
* Film Programs
* Fine Arts
* FLEX Program
* Fulbright Alumni Association
* Fulbright American Studies Institutes
* Fulbright Commissions
* Fulbright Junior Staff Development Program (JSD)
* Fulbright Scholar Program
* Fulbright Scholar in Residence Program
* Fulbright Student Program
* Fulbright Teachers Exchange
* History
* Holiday
* Humphrey Program
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* International Visitor Program
* J Visa Program
* J William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board
* Jazz Ambassadors
* Language
* Library
* Magazine
* Memorial
* Missionary
* Museum
* National Flag
* Newspaper
* Olympics
* Performing Arts Calendar
* Piracy
* Place of Worship
* Pope
* Publication
* Religion
* Religious Group
* Religious Leader
* Ron Brown Fellowship Program
* School
* Social Custom
* Social Reform
* Sports
* Student
* Student Advising
* Study of the US
* Teacher
* The Film Service
* University
* US Artists Abroad
* Voluntary Visitor Program
* Women
* Youth
* Youth Exchanges
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SENV ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The preservation, deterioration, and conservation of natural and animal resources, the air, water, land, and space environments. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AGR, CUL, E, HLTH, INCO, OS, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Acid Rain
* Air Pollution
* Animal Conservation
* Animal Hides
* Atmosphere
* Biodiversity
* CITES
* Crop
* Destruction
* Dam
* Desertification
* Drought
* Earthquake
* Ecology
* Endangered Species
* Environment
* Erosion
* Exploitation
* Famine
* Fire
* Fish
* Flood
* Flora
* Forestry
* Fungicide
* Habitat
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Herbicide
* Industrial Waste Disposal
* Insect
* Land Conservation
* Marine
* Mammal
* Migratory Animals
* Monsoon
* National Park
* Natural Disaster
* Natural Resources
* Noise Pollution
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Winter
* Ocean Dumping
* Oil Spill
* Ozone
* Pest Control
* Pesticide
* Pollution Control
* Preservation
* Rainfall
* Seabed
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sludge
* Snowfall
* Soil
* Soil Pollution
* Species Protection
* Storm
* Tidal Wave
* Transboundary Pollution
* Tropical Forest
* Volcanic Eruption
* Waste
* Waste Disposal
* Water
* Water Analysis
* Water Conservation
* Water Pollution
* Water Supply System
* Weather
* Whales
* Wildlife
* Yellow Rain
* Zoo
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SMIG MIGRATION
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Effective from March 1995

The legal or illegal movement of people across borders, border control, and the treatment of aliens by receiving states. (Replaces RCHB file category: REF)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Alien Interdiction
* Border Control
* Cross Border Migration
* Economic Migration
* Emigration
* Environmental Migration
* Family Reunification
* Illegal Migration
* Immigration
* Labor Migration
* Migration
* Migration and Development Policy
* Nationality and Citizenship
* Readmission Agreements
* Remittances
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SNAR NARCOTICS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 2008)

The illegal production, distribution, and use of narcotic drugs. (Replaces RCHB file categories: INCO, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Aircraft Registry
* Cocaine
* Crop Destruction
* Crop Substitution
* Crops
* Customs Agreement
* Customs Inspection
* Customs Regulation
* Customs Seizure
* Demand Reduction
* Detection
* Equipment
* Eradication
* Exhibit
* Foreigners
* Hashish
* Herbicide
* Heroin
* Illicit
* Immigration
* Interdiction
* Law Enforcement
* Legal
* Marijuana
* Money Laundering
* Morphine
* Narcotics
* Narcotics Abuse
* Narcotics Control
* Narcotics Detection
* Narcotics Seizure
* Narcotics Traffic
* Opium
* Patrol Boat
* Psychotropic Drugs
* Seizure
* Ship Registry
* Smuggling
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SOCI SOCIAL CONDITIONS
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The conditions and factors that affect the social welfare of a community. (Replaces RCHB file category: HLTH, SOC)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Abortion
* Administration of Justice
* Adoption
* AIDS
* Birth Rate
* Black Market
* Census
* Child
* Custody
* Children
* Civil Disobedience
* Community Relations
* Concentration Camp
* Consumer Protection
* Crime
* Crime Control
* Cult
* Demography
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Divorce
* Educational Reform
* Elderly
* Epidemic
* Family
* Family Planning
* Food
* Fugitive
* Genocide
* Glasnost
* Health
* Housing
* Housing Shortage
* Humanitarian Assistance
* Hunger Strike
* Illegal Alien
* Immigrant
* Immigration Control
* Infant
* Infrastructure
* Inoculation
* Insurance
* Law Enforcement
* Life Expectancy
* Marriage
* Medical Care
* Medical Facility
* Mental Health
* Minority
* Modernization
* Mortality Rate
* Murder
* Penal System
* Police Force
* Police Investigation
* Population
* Population Growth
* Pornography
* Prison
* Prisoner
* Prisoner Release
* Prisoner Transfer
* Prisoner Welfare
* Prostitution
* Public Safety
* Public Transportation
* Public Welfare
* Quarantine
* Recall
* Reform
* Rehabilitation
* Riot
* Riot Control
* Rural Area
* Sanitation
* Sewage
* Sewage System
* Sex Ratio
* Sexual Crime
* Sexual Harassment
* Social Development
* Social Reform
* Social Security
* Social Service
* Social Trend
* Special Interest Group
* Standard of Living
* Sterilization
* Theft
* Urban Area
* Violence
* Volunteers
* Water Supply System
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TBIO BIOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL SCIENCE
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

The anatomy, physiology, chemistry, and psychology that affect living organisms and the mechanisms of their expression. (Replaces RCHB file categories: HLTH, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* AIDS
* Animals
* Biology
* Biotechnology
* Chemistry
* Disease
* Disease Control
* Eradication
* Food
* Genetic Engineering
* Hormones
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Medical Science
* Nuclear Contamination
* Parapsychology
* Pest Control
* Pharmaceuticals
* Quarantine
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* STRIDE Technology
* Technology
* Transfer
* Vaccine
* Zoology
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TPHY PHYSICAL SCIENCES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development in any of the physical sciences. (Replaces RCHB file category: SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Atmosphere
* Chemistry
* Geodesy
* Geology
* Hydrology
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Maps
* Materials Science
* Meteorology
* Metrology
* Microwave
* Minerology
* Ocean Drilling
* Oceanography
* Physics
* Research & Development
* Research Vessel
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Scientific Visit
* Seismology
* STRIDE
* Survey
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Volcanology
* Weather
* Weather Station
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TRGY ENERGY TECHNOLOGY
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Effective from July 1980 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development of energy sources. (Replaces RCHB file categories: AE, DEF, FSE, PET, SCI)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Electric Energy
* Energy Conservation
* Exploration
* Fissionable Material
* Fuel
* Geothermal Energy
* Hazardous Waste Disposal
* Hydroelectric Energy
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Laboratory Equipment
* Magnetic
* Nuclear Accident
* Nuclear Contamination
* Nuclear Energy
* Nuclear Reactor
* Nuclear Safeguard
* Nuclear Test
* Petroleum
* PUNE
* Radiation
* Radioactive Material
* Radioactive Material Transfer
* Radioactive Waste Disposal
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Solar Energy
* Spent Fuel
* SSC
* STRIDE
* Synthetic Fuel
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Thermal Energy
* Transmitters
* Wind Energy
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TSPA SPACE ACTIVITIES
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Effective from March 1973 (Revised January 1983)

Research and development leading to and resulting in the exploration and utilization of outer space. (Replaces RCHB file categories: DEF, SP, TEL)

Specific Subject Terms often used with this TAGS:

* Astronaut
* Astronomy
* Communications Satellite
* Direct Broadcasting Satellite
* ELV
* Exploration
* Geostationary Satellite Orbit
* High Technology Equipment
* Intellectual Property
* Intellectual Property Rights
* Landing Rights
* Navigational Aid
* Orbit
* Outer Space
* Outer Space Commercialization
* Peaceful Use of Outer Space
* Reentry
* Research & Development
* S & T Agreement
* S & T Cooperation
* S & T Development
* Salvage
* Satellite
* Scientific Cooperation
* Space Agreement
* Space Fragment
* Space Law
* Space Liability
* Space Program
* Space Station
* Spacecraft
* Spacecraft Recovery
* Spaceflight
* STRIDE
* Technology
* Technology Transfer
* Telecommunication
* Tracking Station
* UFO
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00BEIJING11790CHINA: 2000 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2000 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH THREE REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) THERE WERE NO ACTS OF TERRORISM COMMITTED AGAINST U.S. CITIZENS OR INTERESTS IN CHINA THIS YEAR. CHINESE MAINLAND AND HONG KONG MEDIA OCCASIONALLY REPORT ACTS OF TERRORISM BY [...]
2000-11-30 09:27:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
00HANOI2573 CHINESE ASYLUM-SEEKERS IN FRENCH EMBASSY IN HANOI
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY DCM DOUGLAS G. HARTER, REASON 1.5(B,D) . 2. (U) THIS IS AN ACTION CABLE. SEE PARAS 8-11. 3. (S) LATE AFTERNOON NOVEMBER 24 FRENCH AMBASSADOR SECRET PAGE 02 HANOI 02573 01 OF 02 271303Z INFORMED U.S. AMBASSADOR THAT TWO CHIN [...]
2000-11-27 10:19:00Embassy HanoiSECRETPREF PREL CH FR VM CVR HUMANR
00HANOI2580 INFORMAL VIETNAMESE RESPONSE TO U.S. QUERIES ON ASEAN SEANWFZ NON-PAPER
[...] POLOFF MET NOVEMBER 28 WITH MFA ASEAN DEPARTMENT SEANWFZ EXPERT TRAN DUC BINH TO DISCUSS REFTEL QUESTIONS. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 HANOI 02580 280819Z BINH SHARED THE FOLLOWING VIEWS, KEYED TO REFTEL POINTS: 2. SOVEREIGNTY: BINH STATED DEFINITELY THAT ASE [...]
2000-11-28 08:00:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM VM CH ASEAN
00THEHAGUE1867 DUTCH RESPOND TO UK ALIEN SMUGGLING TRAGEDY
[...] THE GON REACTED WITH BOTH WORDS AND ACTIONS TO THE JUNE 19 DISCOVERY IN THE UK OF 58 VICTIMS OF ALIEN SMUGGLING. 2. BECAUSE THE TRUCK IN WHICH THE VICTIMS WERE DISCOVERED IS OF DUTCH REGISTRATION AND THE DRIVER IS DUTCH, THE GON BECAME IMMEDIATELY INVOLVED. IT HAS SINCE ARRESTED BOTH THE [...]
2000-06-22 13:54:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM SMIG CVIS PINR ASEC CH NL EUN KPRD
01ABUJA1932NIGERIA: OBASANJO TO VISIT CHINA
[...] (C) Mission has learned that the much-discussed but never-before-scheduled State Visit to China of Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo is now slated for late August. President Obasanjo plans to leave Nigeria on August 25, and depart China on August 29, arriving in Nigeria on August 30. 2 [...]
2001-08-02 15:15:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALETRD NI PREL MASS CH
01BEIJING11971CHINA: 2001 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2001 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH TWO REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) CHINA STRONGLY AND PROMPTLY CONDEMNED THE SEPTEMBER 11 ATTACKS, WHICH PRESIDENT JIANG ZEMIN DESCRIBED ON SEPTEMBER 12 AS AN ATTACK BOTH ON THE UNITED STATES AND ON WORLD PEACE. [...]
2001-12-12 09:15:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
01BEIJING12362HU JINTAO: TAKING SHAPE AS CHINA´S LEADER
[...] (C) MOST CHINESE HAVE LITTLE IDEA OF HEIR-APPARENT HU JINTAO´S PERSONAL VIEWS, BUT INSIDERS DESCRIBE HU AS A TALENTED BUREAUCRATIC PLAYER WITH SOLID CREDENTIALS TO SUCCEED JIANG ZEMIN. THEY REPORT THAT HU HAS STAKED OUT A MULTI-FACETED AND SUBSTANTIVE POLICY ROLE IN IMPORTANT AREAS OF PARTY AND [...]
2001-12-27 05:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR CH
01HANOI3294NONG DUC MANH VISITS CHINA: BOTH SIDES REAFFIRM FRIENDSHIP, CONDEMN TERRORISM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. NONG DUC MANH, COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM (CPV) GENERAL SECRETARY, VISITED CHINA NOVEMBER 30 TO DECEMBER 4. THIS WAS HIS FIRST VISIT TO CHINA SINCE BECOMING GENERAL SECRETARY LAST APRIL, AND WAS PROBABLY DESIGNED TO ASSUAGE ANY CHINESE FEARS THAT VIETNAM WAS MOVING "TOO CLOSE [...]
2001-12-20 10:42:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR CH TW VM CVR CTERR
01RANGOON1171CHINESE QUIETLY SUPPORT REFORM?
[...] (C) SUMMARY. THE CHINESE DCM TOLD US THE PRC CONTINUES TO SUPPORT THE ONGOING POLITICAL DIALOGUE, AND BELIEVES THE MILITARY REGIME IS SINCERE IN ITS DEALINGS WITH AUNG SAN SUU KYI (ASSK). WHILE HE STATED HIS BELIEF THAT OUTSIDE PRESSURE IS COUNTER- PRODUCTIVE, HE GAVE SOME REASON TO BELIEV [...]
2001-07-27 11:03:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV CH BM
01STATE134673CHINA/TIBET: HU CAN'T GO HOME AGAIN?
[...] (C) SUMMARY. VICE PRESIDENT HU JINTAO'S JULY 17-23 VISIT TO TIBET WAS POLITICALLY SIGNIFICANT FOR AT LEAST THREE REASONS: IT CONFIRMED CURRENT POLICY; IT ASSOCIATED HU PERSONALLY WITH THE CURRENT RELATIVELY HARD-LINE APPROACH; AND IT DEMONSTRATED HIS HEALTH AND VITALITY. 2. (C) VICE PRESI [...]
2001-08-03 21:03:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALCH PINR PGOV
01VATICAN2531VATICAN NON-REACTIONS ON CHINA AND DEMARCHE
[...] (S) POLOFF DELIVERED REFTEL DEMARCHE POINTS ON APRIL 27 TO MONSIGNOR ROTA-GRAZIOSI, VATICAN CHINA DESK OFFICER. ROTA-GRAZIOSI WELCOMED USG APPROACH BUT RESPONDED THAT THE VATICAN MAINTAINED CAREFUL NEUTRALITY ON SECURITY QUESTIONS RELATING TO THE PRC AND TAIWAN AND DECLINED TO OFFER COMMENT. [...]
2001-05-09 07:08:00Embassy VaticanSECRETVT CH PREL PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR
01VATICAN3297 THE VATICAN AND RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN
[...] (U) THE VATICAN'S OVERRIDING CONCERN IN CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA 03297 01 OF 02 201534Z MAINLAND CHINA IS ITS RIGHT TO MINISTER TO THE ESTIMATED 10 MILLION CATHOLIC POPULATION. THE VATICAN AND THE PRC DO NOT HAVE OFFICIAL RELATIONS. THE PRC REPUDIATES [...]
2001-06-20 16:29:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF PINR VT CH TW
01VATICAN3507 THE VATICAN-- THE SUPRANATIONAL POWER
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY CDA JOSEPH MERANTE FOR REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D). CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA 03507 01 OF 04 031719Z BACKGROUND AND INTRODUCTION --------------------------- 2. (U) THIS CABLE PROVIDES ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND INFORMATION FOR THE PLANNED PRESIDENTIAL MEETING WITH THE POPE. IT UPDAT [...]
2001-07-03 12:03:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM IS EG CH ID VT VTPREL
01VATICAN3976VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE JULY 14-20 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 03976 01 OF 02 282136Z CONTENTS: - VATICAN RATIFIES NUCLEAR TEST BAN TREATY - WHITE HOUSE ACCUSED OF PUTTING "SPIN" ON PAPAL SPEECH - 2008 OLYMPICS: CHINA NOT ONLY [...]
2001-07-27 09:54:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM PARM MOPS AM KZ CH VM RW VT VTPREL
01VATICAN4075VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE JULY 27 - AUGUST 03 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 04075 051244Z CONTENTS: - POPE RECEIVES YASSER ARAFAT - VATICAN RECEIVED NO EXTRADITION REQUEST FOR RWANDAN PRIEST - VATICAN SAYS CHINA RELEASES BISHOP - [...]
2001-08-03 12:35:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EAID IS RW CH VT
01VATICAN4483 VATICAN URGES U.S. PRESENCE AT WCAR, PLEDGES TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE VATICAN IS STRONGLY URGING U.S. PRESENCE AT WCAR, AT LEAST AT THE WORKING LEVEL. ACKNOWLEDGING U.S. CONCERNS, DELEGATION DEPUTY AND AMCIT MONSIGNOR FRANK DEWANE PLEDGED VATICAN WILLINGNESS TO WORK FOR COMPROMISES IN THE FINAL WCAR DOCUMENT. NONETHELESS, MSGR. DEWANE TOLD POL [...]
2001-08-28 15:37:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF SOCI IS CH PK XF SF VT WCAR UNHCR VTWCAR
01VATICAN5566VATICAN VERBATIM
[...] THE OCTOBER 20-26 EDITION OF NEWS AND VIEWS FROM VATICAN CITY. UNCLASSIFIED PAGE 02 VATICA 05566 01 OF 02 261515Z CONTENTS: - POPE DECRIES MIDDLE EAST VIOLENCE - POPE APOLOGIZES TO CHINA AND HOPES FOR DIPLOMATIC TIES - CARITAS APPEAL FOR AFGHANISTAN [...]
2001-10-26 14:32:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM SOCI SMIG MARR MCAP AF CH IS WE VT VTPREL
01VATICAN5629VATICAN PLAYS CHINA GAMBIT. AWAITS CHINA'S
[...] No summary [...]
2001-10-30 14:39:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KIRF PINR VT CH
01VATICAN5814FIDES MEDIA DIRECTOR CERVELLERA VIEWS ON
[...] (C) AT MEDIA THEMED LUNCH HOSTED BY AMBASSADOR NICHOLSON, DIRECTOR OF MEDIA FOR THE CONGREGATION FOR THE PROPAGATION OF THE FAITH (FIDES),FATHER BENARDO CERVELLERA, SPOKE AT LENGTH ON HIS VIEWS OF RECENT VATICAN/PRC DEVELOPMENTS. CERVELLERA SAID THAT ALTHOUGH THE POPE'S 10/24 STATEMENT APO [...]
2001-11-09 13:22:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KIRF PINR CH VT
01VATICAN6539AMBASSADOR MEETS WITH VATICAN CHINA EXPERT
[...] (C) AMBASSADOR NICHOLSON CALLED ON ARCHBISHOP MARIA CELLI, SECRETARY OF THE ADMINISTRATION FOR THE PATRIMONY OF THE SIPDIS APOSTOLIC SEE, ON DECEMBER 14. ALTHOUGH CELLI, IN HIS CURRENT POSITION AS CHIEF ADMINISTRATOR OF VATICAN PROPERTIES DOES NOT HAVE A DIRECT FOREIGN POLICY ROLE, HE IS OF [...]
2001-12-19 14:38:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CH VT TA
02AMMAN3813OUTER SPACE ARMS CONTROL DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (U) On July 11, A/POLCOUNS conveyed reftel points and Ambassador Javits' remarks on the issue of Outer Space Arms Control to Ayman Aamiri, Deputy Director of the Jordanian MFA's Department of International Organizations. Aamiri had no substantive comment, but said the Ministry would review th [...]
2002-07-11 13:58:00Embassy AmmanUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL RS CH JO
02BEIJING1019HU JINTAO IN THE MEDIA LIMELIGHT
[...] (C) CHINESE MEDIA ARE GIVING INCREASING PROMINENCE TO HU JINTAO IN A CLEAR SIGNAL TO CHINA'S DOMESTIC AUDIENCE THAT HE HAS CONSOLIDATED HIS POSITION AS CHINA'S NEXT PARTY GENERAL SECRETARY AND STATE PRESIDENT. WE EXPECT HU'S PUBLIC PROFILE TO CONTINUE TO RISE AS CHINA MOVES CLOSER TO THE 200 [...]
2002-02-05 05:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR CH
02BEIJING11889CHINA: 2002 ANNUAL TERRORISM REPORT
[...] BELOW IS THE 2002 TERRORISM REPORT FOR CHINA. RESPONSES ARE KEYED TO REFTEL PARAGRAPH TWO REQUIREMENTS. 2. A) CHINA TREATS DESIGNATIONS OF TERRORISTS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13224 ON AN EQUAL BASIS WITH THOSE DESIGNATED BY THE UNITED NATIONS. THE PRC REGULARLY INSTRUCTS ITS FINANCIAL INS [...]
2002-11-15 08:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPTER CH
02HANOI2309 PRC-VIETNAM BORDER: GVN COUNTERING
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. SINCE THE CONCLUSION OF THE NINTH ROUND OF BILATERAL BOUNDARY TALKS WITH THE PRC ON AUGUST 23, THE GVN HAS ENGAGED IN A PUBLIC RELATIONS BLITZ, INCLUDING THE APPARENTLY UNPRECEDENTED PUBLICATION OF THE 1999 LAND BORDER TREATY ON THE INTERNET, TO COUNTER PERSISTENT DOMESTIC CRI [...]
2002-09-24 09:29:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPBTS PREL PINR CH VM CVR
02HANOI2871 HANOI'S VIEW OF CHINA'S 16TH PARTY CONGRESS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. OBSERVERS IN HANOI ASSESSED THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY (CCP) 16TH PARTY CONGRESS AS "POSITIVE" AND PREDICTED THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM'S (CPV) LEADERSHIP WOULD CLOSELY STUDY ITS DECISIONS WHILE STEERING ITS OWN COURSE OVER THE NEXT DECADE. CPV OFFICI [...]
2002-12-02 09:21:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV CH VM CVR
02HANOI614 JIANG ZEMIN VISITS VIETNAM: FRIENDSHIP
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. CHINESE HEAD OF STATE AND PARTY JIANG ZEMIN VISITED VIETNAM FEBRUARY 27 TO MARCH 1 IN HIS FIRST FOREIGN TRIP OF THE YEAR AND HIS FIRST TO VIETNAM SINCE 1994. WHILE THERE WAS NO FORMAL JOINT COMMUNIQU FROM THE VISIT, A GVN COMMUNIQU CONDEMNED TERRORISM WHILE ODDLY OMITTING A [...]
2002-03-15 17:26:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR CH TW VM CTERR CVR
02HANOI931SETTING VIETNAM'S IDEOLOGICAL COURSE
[...] (U) CLASSIFIED BY POL/C SCOTT BELLARD, REASON: 1.5 (D) 2. (C) SUMMARY. THE CPV'S CENTRAL THEORETICAL RESEARCH COUNCIL IS STRUGGLING TO REDEFINE VIETNAMESE SOCIALISM IN THE FACE OF MARKET-DRIVEN ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND GLOBALIZATION, AS WELL AS INTERNAL CONFIDENTIA [...]
2002-04-16 09:12:00Embassy HanoiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PREL CH VM DPOL
02KATHMANDU1245TIBETAN REFUGEE UPDATE: ASYLUM REQUEST, PUBLIC
[...] (C) Summary. A group of Tibetan refugees arrested by Nepalese authorities in transit to Tibet from India seek a royal amnesty on the King's upcoming birthday, July 7. UNHCR, Post and other diplomatic missions are encouraging the GON to grant the requests. At the urging of UNHCR, Nepal releas [...]
2002-06-25 13:46:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL ECPS PROP PHUM NP CH
02KATHMANDU1326NEPAL'S KING JOURNEYS TO CHINA SEEKING HELP IN
[...] (C) Summary. Statements against Nepal's Maoist insurgents and "anti-China activities" can be expected during the first visit of Nepal's King Gyanendra to China. A leading Nepali business leader accompanying the monarch hopes to strike deals that will help reduce Nepal's sizable trade deficit [...]
2002-07-08 12:18:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER NP CH
02KATHMANDU1659UPDATE ON STATUS OF TIBETAN REFUGEES DETAINED IN
[...] (SBU) On August 22 a German philanthropist paid Nepal's Department of Immigration approximately USD 1500 in assorted fees and penalties to secure the release of a Tibetan refugee, detained since August 2001 for having re-entered Nepal without proper documentation (Reftel),and her baby, born [...]
2002-08-26 11:59:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL NP IN CH
02KATHMANDU1902AMCIT CLIMBERS DISCUSS SHOOTING INCIDENT
[...] (SBU) On September 20, American climbers David Morton and Jeff Lamoureaux were fired upon by two men wearing what they believe were Chinese military uniforms and one of whom stated that he belonged to the Chinese military (ref). Altitude readings taken by the climbers and landmarks near their [...]
2002-09-30 13:52:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCASC PGOV ASEC NP CH
02KATHMANDU1903CHINESE PRESSURE STIFLES TIBETANS IN NEPAL
[...] (C) There have been increasing restrictions on the Tibetan refugee community in Nepal. Celebrations and cultural events have been canceled on short notice by government authorities, press conferences interrupted by police and the Office of Tibet Representative detained for a day. Although ma [...]
2002-10-01 01:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALCH NP PGOV PHUM PREF PREL
02KATHMANDU1933REFUGEES CONFIRM DETAILS OF SHOOTING INCIDENT AT
[...] (C) PolOff met with UNHCR Protection Officer regarding a group of Tibetans involved in the incident near Nangpa-La in which two American climbers were fired upon by unknown individuals. Neither American was injured in the encounter (refs). Information related by the refugees is consistent wit [...]
2002-10-07 01:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALCH NP PGOV CASC ASEC
02KATHMANDU613PM DEUBA'S TRIP TO INDIA
[...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs meetings offering a read-out of Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba's March 20-25 visit to India revealed no specifics of any assistance the Indians may have offered their smaller neighbor in its effort to contain a Maoist insurgency. Despite the apparent absence [...]
2002-03-27 12:02:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER NP IN CH
02KATHMANDU647MOUNT KAILAS TO REOPEN TO TOURISTS FROM NEPAL
[...] (C) Travel agencies in Kathmandu report that as of late March they were able to resume booking tours to western Tibet,s Mount Kailas after the Chinese government lifted restrictions on travel to that region. Tours are now being booked for dates in late April and May. Nepal,s travel agents sa [...]
2002-04-01 08:43:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL CASC ASEC PREF NP CH
02KATHMANDU953CHINA'S AMBASSADOR CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL
[...] (C) Summary. "International cooperation" was needed to deal with Nepal's Maoist insurgency, China's Ambassador to Nepal told Ambassador at a May 8 dinner. China would provide moral support and assistance in this effort, Ambassador Wu Congyong said, but consistent with its policy of non-inter [...]
2002-05-16 10:27:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV PHUM PINR NP CH
02ROME186DELIVERY OF ATLANTIC BIRD DEMARCHE TO GOI AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: EMBASSY DELIVERED REFTEL DEMARCHE TO THE GOI AND ALENIA SPAZIO ON DECEMBER 18 AND 21, RESPECTIVELY. BOTH CLEARLY UNDERSTOOD REFTEL MESSAGE THAT A PRESIDENTIAL WAIVER OF THE EXPORT CONTROLS REGARDING ATLANTIC BIRD WOULD BE HIGHLY UNLIKELY IN THE CONTEXT OF CURRENT CHINESE UN [...]
2002-01-14 06:19:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL ETRD TSPA PARM CH IT MTCRE EXPORT CONTROLS
02ROME3384ITALY AND CHINA EXCHANGE VISITS TO PROMOTE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN MAY 28 AND JULY 5 MEETINGS, THE MFA'S OFFICE DIRECTOR FOR EAST ASIAN AFFAIRS AND HIS DEPUTY PROVIDED POLOFF WITH READOUTS ON RECENT VISITS TO ITALY BY THE PRC DEPUTY PRIME MINISTER AND TO CHINA BY THE GOI MINISTER OF PRODUCTIVE ACTIVITIES AND MFA UNDERSECRETARY FOR ASIA AND H [...]
2002-07-10 10:11:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EAID IT CH
02STATE53501CW PROLIFERATION DEMARCHE: IRANIAN ORDER FOR
[...] (S) BACKGROUND: DURING MISSILE NONPROLIFERATION TALKS ON MARCH 6 IN WASHINGTON, CHINA'S MFA ARMS CONTROL AND DISARMAMENT DIRECTOR GENERAL LIU JIEYI TOLD NP A/S WOLF THAT CHINA WAS TAKING SEVERAL, SIGNIFICANT NEW STEPS TO TIGHTEN CHINA'S NUCLEAR, CHEMICAL, AND BIOLOGICAL EXPORT REGULATIONS, INC [...]
2002-03-20 16:16:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL CH IR
02VATICAN2901SUBJECT: NO RED CARPET FOR TAIWAN PRESIDENT AT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PLANS ARE AFOOT FOR TAIWAN PRESIDENT CHEN TO TRANSIT ITALY THIS JULY ON TRAVEL FROM TAIPEI TO AFRICA, ACCORDING TO TAIWAN EMBOFF, YET THE VATICAN IS NOT PUTTING OUT THE RED CARPET. TAIWAN FM EUGENE Y.H. CHIEN MET MAY 30 CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA [...]
2002-06-14 10:18:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH IT PREL TW VT
02VATICAN3575VATICAN COMMENTS ON IRF BEIJING VISIT
[...] (C) IN THE ABSENCE OF ARCHBISHOP CLAUDIO MARIA CELLI, THE VATICAN'S MAIN CHINA HAND, POLOFFS ON 07/19 MET TO DISCUSS REFEMAIL POINTS WITH VATICAN CHINA DESKOFF, MSGR. GIANFRANCO ROTA-GRAZIOSI. ROTA-GRAZIOSI RECOMMENDED THREE POSSIBLE APPROACHES FOR AMBASSADOR HANFORD TO PUT FORWARD TO HELP [...]
2002-07-19 14:43:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF CH VT
02VATICAN3962VATICAN-CHINA: HOLY SEE WELCOMES U.S. PUSH ON
[...] (C) SUMMARY: HOLY SEE CHINA DESK OFFICER, MONSIGNOR GIANFRANCO ROTA-GRAZIOSI WELCOMED AMBASSADOR AT LARGE FOR INTERNATIONAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM HANFORD'S EFFORTS TO ENCOURAGE CHINA TO OPEN A DIALOGUE WITH THE HOLY SEE, BUT EXPECTS LITTLE PROGRESS UNTIL AFTER THE LEADERSHIP PICTURE IS CLEARER FO [...]
2002-08-13 09:22:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM KIRF CH VT
02VATICAN5194HOLY SEE WOULD WELCOME CONTINUED PRESIDENTIAL PUSH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: WHEN PRESIDENT BUSH MEETS WITH CHINESE PRESIDENT JIANG OCTOBER 24 IN CRAWFORD, THE HOLY SEE WOULD CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA 05194 231549Z WELCOME A CONTINUED STRONG PRESIDENTIAL PUSH FOR RELIGIOUS FREEDOM IN CHINA, REINFORCING THE MESSAGE THE [...]
2002-10-23 15:02:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL KIRF CH VT
02VATICAN579VATICAN AGENCY TO LAUNCH LENTEN MEDIA APPEAL FOR
[...] (C) FIDES, A VATICAN NEWS AGENCY, IS SET TO LAUNCH A LENTEN APPEAL NEXT WEEK FOR THE FREEDOM OF MISSING OR DETAINED UNDERGROUND CATHOLIC CLERGY. FATHER BERNARDO CERVELLERA, FIDES DIRECTOR AND CHINA SPECIALIST, PROVIDED AMBASSADOR AN ADVANCE LIST OF MORE THAN 30 NAMES IN ORDER TO FOREWARN THE [...]
2002-02-06 10:32:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH PHUM PINR TW VT
03AMMAN7688POST SECURES IRAQI PASSPORTS FROM IRAQI MISSION;
[...] (U) Action request for Department. See paragraph 5. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (C) On November 23, PolOff picked up from the Iraqi mission in Amman more than 3,500 blank Iraqi ordinary, service and diplomatic passports along with passport stickers. Post seeks Department guidance on pr [...]
2003-11-24 16:01:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALPREL BA CE CH FI RS SW SZ JO
03BEIJING13289CHARISMATIC MUSLIM CLERIC SHUT DOWN BY KUNMING
[...] (C) Summary. An independent Muslim cleric in Kunming, Yunnan Province, was banned from preaching by local Islamic officials after he began to attract large crowds to his mosque. Although qualified as an Imam, the cleric got on the wrong side of Chinese officialdom after he traveled as a yout [...]
2003-09-18 09:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV CH
03BEIJING13394SCHOLAR ON CHALLENGES TO HU-WEN "OPENNESS"
[...] (C) The new "Hu-Wen" government is attempting to push openness in a number of areas, both to demonstrate its closeness to the people and as an antidote to corruption, according to Beijing University Institute of Political Development and Governance Director Xie Qingkun. That agenda has suff [...]
2003-09-19 12:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON CH
03BEIJING16342WEN JIABAO'S DOMESTIC TRAVEL HABITS
[...] (C) Ministry of Civil Affairs (MOCA) Director General Wang Zhenyao (strictly protect) has helped arrange three of Premier Wen Jiabao's domestic trips since last year and reports that Wen's intellectual curiosity and impatience with bureaucratic practices can cause "headaches" for his staff an [...]
2003-11-12 10:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
03BEIJING18021DECEMBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING HIGHLIGHTS: WEN'S
[...] At the regular semi-weekly press briefing, MFA Spokesperson Liu Jianchao reported on statements made by Premier Wen Jiabao that the objective of his U.S. visit is to "resolve problems" in bilateral relations and not to "engage in trade wars." While asserting that common interests have "outwe [...]
2003-12-09 11:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM ETRD CH KN
03BEIJING18383XINHUA OFFICIAL ON THE WEN VISIT; TAIWAN; HONG
[...] (C) Well-connected Xinhua News Agency official Yu Jiafu explained on December 16 that Chinese media were slow to report the significance of Premier Wen Jiabao's key U.S. meetings because substantive news articles had to be cleared by Wen himself. The leadership is pleased with the Premier's U [...]
2003-12-16 10:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
03BEIJING2438NPC SET TO VOTE FOR NEW CHINESE GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) THE UPCOMING NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS (NPC) PLENARY SESSION WILL SELECT CHINA'S NEW STATE AND LEGISLATIVE LEADERS, ALONG WITH THE LEADERS OF THE NEW STATE COUNCIL, STATE CENTRAL MILITARY COMMISSION (CMC) SUPREME PEOPLE'S COURT (SPC) AND SUPREME PEOPLE'S PROCURATORATE (SPP). WHILE THE N [...]
2003-03-05 07:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR ECON EFIN ETRD CH
03BEIJING3947TAIWAN: CHINA'S NEW LEADERSHIP TO CONTINUE
[...] (C) A PROMINENT PRC ANALYST TOLD US HE EXPECTS BEIJING'S POLICY TOWARD TAIWAN TO SHOW CONTINUITY, WITH THE NEW LEADERSHIP CONTINUING TO PURSUE A RELATIVELY MODERATE APPROACH FOCUSED ON DEVELOPING ECONOMIC AND OTHER UNOFFICIAL LINKS. OUR CONTACT SUGGESTED THAT THE IMPORTANCE OF HU JINTAO'S MA [...]
2003-04-07 10:10:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
03BRASILIA3814BRAZIL'S EXPANDING TRADE WITH CHINA
[...] (U) Summary. The Lula administration has embarked on a determined policy of export expansion in China, seeking to build on the boom in this bilateral trade relationship that began in 2000. The Chinese appear to welcome the approach, sending at least five trade delegations to Brazil this yea [...]
2003-12-03 15:32:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PGOV PREL KIPR BR CH
03BRUSSELS5510EU TROIKA DEC 9-12 VISIT TO PYONGYANG
[...] (C) Summary. Senior EU officials will visit Pyongyang December 9-12 to convey EU support for the Six Party Talks; EU interest in improving ROK-DPRK relations in order to coordinate peninsular development; the need to respect human rights; and the need to begin a process of economic reforms. [...]
2003-12-05 14:12:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PARM KNNP EAID KS CH KN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
03COLOMBO485 Sixth round of talks proves constructive;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The sixth round of GSL-LTTE talks wrapped up on March 21, with the two sides issuing a comprehensive press statement. Minister Moragoda, a key GSL negotiator, told the Ambassador he was encouraged by the talks -- the Tigers seemed committed to the peace track for now and badly w [...]
2003-03-24 09:51:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PINS KPAO CE NO JA CH LTTE
03COLOMBO513 Peace process update: More re sinking of
[...] (C) This update of Sri Lanka's peace process reviews the following: >> Sinking of Chinese fishing boat still under investigation, but Tigers look more-and-more like the culprits >> In brave but dangerous move, Tamil leader hits out at the Tigers >> Unconfirmed reports that the Tigers [...]
2003-03-25 13:13:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPGOV PTER PHUM PINS CE NO JA CH LTTE
03HANOI223 TAIWAN ECONOMICS MINISTER VISITS VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Taiwan Economics Minister Lin Yi-fu visited Vietnam January 23 - 27 as the head of a trade mission. While his official host was the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Lin held meetings with GVN officials, including his counterparts at the Ministry of Trade as well as t [...]
2003-01-29 03:01:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD TW CH VM
03HANOI2323 TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS IN VIETNAM
[...] (U) This is an action request -- see para 5. 2. (U) Summary: A large interagency conference chaired by Deputy Prime Minister Pham Gia Khiem in Ho Chi Minh City September 9 articulated the GVN's intended next steps in a coordinated antitrafficking policy. The Deputy Prime Minister recomme [...]
2003-09-15 00:10:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KCRM VM CH TW CA OMIG TIP
03HANOI2622 MEKONG SUBREGION ANTI-DRUG COOPERATION
[...] (U) Summary: At a recent six-party ministerial-level anti- drug conference in Hanoi, Thailand and China pushed hard for more concrete action against ATS and precursor chemicals. Conferees agreed that border liaison offices were effective and should be expanded, but one visited by poloff on the [...]
2003-10-14 11:38:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV SNAR EAID CH VM CNARC
03HANOI2869 TOUR D'HORIZON WITH DEFMIN GENERAL TRA
[...] (SBU) Summary. Defense Minister Tra's meetings in Washington next week are unlikely to produce any surprises, but should put the full stamp of approval on better mil/mil ties and lead to a more active program of exchanges. Tra is keen to expand medical cooperation and also seeks more techn [...]
2003-11-07 08:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MARR TH CH CB VM
03HANOI3288 VIETNAM MINISTRY OF PUBLIC SECURITY ON TRAFFICKING
[...] (SBU) Summary: Senior members of the General Criminal Division of the Ministry of Public Security described their frustration with current laws preventing them from engaging in closer cooperation with U.S. and other foreign law enforcement agencies, and described the trafficking in persons sit [...]
2003-12-19 08:46:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDSNAR KWMN KCRM VM CH TW CA OMIG TIP CNARC
03HANOI975NONG DUC MANH'S "WORKING VISIT" TO THE PRC: -- THE VIEW FROM VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. Nong Duc Manh, Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) General Secretary (GS),visited the PRC April 7 - 11. This was his second visit to the PRC since assuming these responsibilities in April 2001. GS Manh was apparently the first foreign leader to meet with the PRC's new leadersh [...]
2003-04-18 09:32:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PINR CH TW VM CVR
03HELSINKI262AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES IRAQ WITH PRESIDENT HALONEN
[...] (C) ON MARCH 4 THE AMBASSADOR CALLED ON PRESIDENT HALONEN FOR A GENERAL DISCUSSION OF ISSUES ON THE INTERNATIONAL AND BILATERAL AGENDA. IRAQ WAS THE CHIEF TOPIC. THE AMBASSADOR BEGAN BY THANKING THE PRESIDENT FOR HER RECENT FIRM PUBLIC STATEMENTS THAT THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR RESOLVING THE CRIS [...]
2003-03-07 14:58:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IZ CH FI
03KATHMANDU1018FUTURE OF TIBETAN REFUGEES IN NEPAL REMAINS
[...] (U) PolOffs met June 3 with Wangchuk Tsering, Office of Tibet and Official Representative of the Dalai Lama in Nepal to discuss the status of Tibeten refugees in Nepal, after the May 30 deportation described Ref B. Tsering said he appreciated USG efforts to delay the deportation of the 18 ref [...]
2003-06-03 10:11:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL CH NP
03KATHMANDU1042TIBETAN REFUGEE DEPORTATION: POST-MORTEM
[...] (C) Despite strenous efforts by the Embassy to dissuade it from doing so, the Government of Nepal on May 31 deported 18 Tibetan refugees to China. Th Mission began working this issue in late April shortly after the refugees were first detained. Post pressed for the refugees' release at all le [...]
2003-06-05 11:47:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREF PREL NP CH
03KATHMANDU1044(U) TIBETAN REFUGEE DEPORTATION: POST-MORTEM
[...] (C) Despite strenous efforts by the Embassy to dissuade it from doing so, the Government of Nepal on May 31 deported 18 Tibetan refugees to China. Th Mission began working this issue in late April shortly after the refugees were first detained. Post pressed for the refugees' release at all le [...]
2003-06-06 00:36:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL NP CH
03KATHMANDU1074NEPAL: GOVERNMENT ASSURANCES, POLICY AMBIGUITIES
[...] (C) On June 10 in separate conversations with Charge and Ambassador Joyce Leader, Office Director of PRM/ANE, the Secretaries of the Ministries of Foreign Affairs and Home SIPDIS have attempted to assure us that Government of Nepal (GON) policy toward Tibetan refugees transiting Nepal has n [...]
2003-06-11 09:17:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL CH NP
03KATHMANDU1132NEPAL: GON RELEASES TIBETAN REFUGEE FROM
[...] (SBU) ON JUNE 17, NEPAL'S DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION RELEASED A MALE TIBETAN REFUGEE INTO UNHCR'S CUSTODY TWENTY-FOUR HOURS AFTER THE OFFICE OF TIBET PAID HIS FINE OF 7,500 RUPEES (APPROXIMATELY 98 USD). THE DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION HAD DETAINED THE MAN IN LATE APRIL, SHORTLY AFTER THE DETENT [...]
2003-06-18 09:45:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL CH NP
03KATHMANDU1219NEPAL RELEASES NINETEEN TIBETANS TO UNHCR
[...] (SBU) IN A UNHCR BRIEFING TO THE DONOR COMMUNITY IN KATHMANDU ON JUNE 30, EMBASSY WAS INFORMED THAT THE 19 TIBETANS ARRESTED ON JUNE 24 (REFTEL) HAVE BEEN TURNED OVER TO THE UNHCR FOR PROCESSING AND TRANSIT TO INDIA. 2. (SBU) ON JUNE 29, A UNHCR TEAM ARRIVED IN KAILALI DISTRICT IN WESTERN N [...]
2003-06-30 08:59:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL CH NP
03KATHMANDU1239NEPALI KING SAYS TIBETAN DEPORTATIONS A MISTAKE
[...] (C) In a June 30 meeting with the Ambassador, King Gyanendra opened by apologizing for May 31 deportations of 18 Tibetans (Ref A). He characterized the decision to deport the 18 as undertaken by a bureaucracy that "went off on its own" in the "last minutes of the former government." The Go [...]
2003-07-01 10:18:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PGOV CH NP
03KATHMANDU1277NEPAL: GON CANCELS DALAI LAMA CELEBRATIONS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. ON JULY 4, THE GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL (GON) PROHIBITED TIBETAN GROUPS FROM HOLDING CELEBRATIONS ON JULY 6 TO HONOR THE DALAI LAMA'S BIRTHDAY. DESPITE THE PROHIBITION, AT LEAST TWO TIBETAN GROUPS PROCEEDED WITH CELEBRATIONS WITHOUT GON INTERFERENCE. ALTHOUGH THE BIRTHDAY CELEBRAT [...]
2003-07-08 10:24:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL PHUM KIRF CH NP
03KATHMANDU1337NEPAL: ANOTHER NINE TIBETANS HANDED-OVER TO UNHCR
[...] (SBU) ON JULY 15, THE GOVERNMENT OF NEPAL'S DEPARTMENT OF IMMIGRATION RELEASED NINE UNDOCUMENTED TIBETANS TO UNHCR. ACCORDING TO THE OFFICE OF TIBET, THE NINE TIBETANS WERE ARRESTED ON IMMIGRATION VIOLATIONS SOMETIME DURING THE WEEK OF JULY 7 IN THE EASTERN HILL DISTRICT OF OKHALDHUNGA. THE [...]
2003-07-16 08:27:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREF PREL PHUM CH NP
03KATHMANDU1621NEPAL: WERE FOUR TIBETAN CHILDREN DEPORTED IN
[...] (C) Summary. Radio Free Asia reported on August 8 that four Tibetan children were deported from Nepal to China. The facts of the alleged deporation are far from clear, however. The Office of Tibet has anectodal evidence that the deporation did occur while UNHCR officials in Nepal are convinc [...]
2003-08-26 12:08:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF CH NP
03KATHMANDU2098NEPAL: VISIT OF CHINESE DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) The October 16-18 visit to Kathmandu of Chinese Vice Foreign Minister Wang Yi focused primarily on preparations for the upcoming Dec. 2-3 visit of Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference Chairman Jia Qing Lin. According to the head of the Political Section of the Chinese Embass [...]
2003-10-29 09:21:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV CH NP
03KATHMANDU2284NEPAL: CHINESE REPORTEDLY ARREST FOUR SUSPECTED
[...] (C) Summary: The Chinese Ambassador in Kathmandu, Sun Heping, confirmed that his government has no reservations about U.S. security assistance to Nepal and expressed strong opposition to Nepal's Maoist insurgents. He was unable to confirm reports in the Nepali press that Chinese authorities [...]
2003-11-21 11:25:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER NP CH
03KATHMANDU2319RECENT DEVELOPMENTS ON TIBETAN REFUGEES
[...] Summary. On November 24, the Government of Nepal (GON) released nine Tibetans who had been in prison since 2001 after their fines were paid by a foreign benefactor. The group is expected to depart for India the evening of November 26. Separately, after repeated demarches to the Ministries [...]
2003-11-27 23:55:00Embassy KathmanduUNCLASSIFIEDPREF CH NP
03KATHMANDU2470A/S ROCCA AND NEPAL'S ACTING FOREIGN MINISTER
[...] (C) On December 16, Christina Rocca, Assistant Secretary of State for South Asia met with Ambassador-at-large and de facto Foreign Minister Bekh Bahadur Thapa and Foreign Secretary Madhu Raman Acharya to discuss the Government of SIPDIS Nepal's plans for political reconciliation and electio [...]
2003-12-19 07:09:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PREF ETRD BH CH NP
03KATHMANDU715NEPAL: 21 TIBETANS DETAINED ON IMMIGRATION CHARGES
[...] (C) Summary: Twenty-one Tibetan refugees, including eleven minors, were detained by Nepal's Department of Immigration (DOI) on April 15. In an apparent toughening of rhetoric, the Home Secretary was "quite adamant" in an April 17 meeting with Office of Tibet Representative Wangchuk Tsering t [...]
2003-04-21 06:51:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM NP CH
03KATHMANDU753NEPAL: CHINESE AMBASSADOR PRESSURES GON TO ARREST
[...] (C) At an April 25 meeting with Home Secretary Tikka Datta Niraula, Ambassador Malinowski raised the issue of twenty-one Tibetans, including eleven minors, recently arrested on immigration charges (reftel). The Ambassador encouraged the Government of Nepal (GON) to release the detainees into [...]
2003-04-25 09:22:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREF NP CH
03KATHMANDU984CHINESE PRESSURE NEPAL TO DEPORT TIBETANS
[...] (C) Summary: On May 29 Office of Tibet Representative in Kathmandu Wangchuk Tsering reported that the Department of Immigration was preparing to hand over to representatives of the Chinese Embassy 18 Tibetans detained for immigration violations. The Government of Nepal (GON) has also asked [...]
2003-05-29 10:13:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL NP CH
03KATHMANDU997NEPAL: TIBETANS STILL IN DETENTION; MOVED TO
[...] (C) Charge delivered Ref A demarche to Foreign Secretary Madhu Raman Acharya on May 30. Acharya denied that there has been any change in Government of Nepal (GON) policy toward Tibetans transiting Nepal. He said that he would look into reports of Chinese diplomats attempting to pressure immi [...]
2003-05-30 10:24:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL NP CH
03MONTREAL1377World Anti-Doping Agency has Financial Problems
[...] SUMMARY: The World Ant-Doping Agency (WADA) is experiencing financial problems because member countries, including the United States, are behind on paying dues, according to WADA President Richard Pound. The agency collected 80 percent of its U.S.$20 million budget in 2002 and thus far, has r [...]
2003-09-29 20:48:00Consulate MontrealUNCLASSIFIEDKOLY SCUL SNAR TBIO PREL CA CH
03NASSAU1635BAHAMIAN OFFICIALS VISIT TO CHINA -- COURTESY OR CONFIDANTS?
[...] No summary [...]
2003-08-21 18:17:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EINV PINR PGOV CH JA BF
03RANGOON1055CHINA'S AMBASSADOR TO BURMA: "NON-INTERVENTION
[...] (C) Summary: The Chinese Ambassador to Burma provided us on August 27 with an overview of the purpose and results of SPDC Vice Chairman General Maung Aye's recent "routine" China visit, China's negative view of U.S. sanctions and their implications for regime change, the rationale behind recen [...]
2003-09-02 09:35:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MOPS CH BM
03ROME2340ALENIA-SPAZIO AND CHINA: DELIVERY OF A/S
[...] (S) ECMIN, JOINED BY SCICOUNS, DELIVERED A/S BLOOMFIELD'S LETTER AND ACCOMPANYING NON-PAPER ON MAY 23 TO MFA DIRGEN FOR ECONOMIC AFFAIRS GIANDOMENICO MAGLIANO. ECMIN NOTED THAT WASHINGTON OFFICIALS HAD APPRECIATED THE FEBRUARY APPROACH BY GOI AND ITALIAN INDUSTRY REPRESENTATIVES, AND THAT USG [...]
2003-05-28 10:05:00Embassy RomeSECRETCH ETTC IR IT PREL EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME2827ALENIA SPAZIO AND CHINA: FURTHER GOI VIEWS ON
[...] (U) ACTION REQUEST: SEE PARAGRAPH 6. 2. (S) ECMIN AND ECONOFF MET WITH MFA EXPORT CONTROL COORDINATOR UGO DE MOHR ON JUNE 20 TO DISCUSS PROPOSED AD HOC CONSULTATIONS ON BOTH ALENIA SPAZIO'S ACTIVITY IN CHINA AS WELL AS OTHER MUTUAL NON-PROLIFERATION CONCERNS (REF C). 3. (S) ECMIN DREW DE [...]
2003-06-20 16:20:00Embassy RomeSECRETETTC PREL IT CH EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME3842U.S.-ITALY DUAL USE EXPORT CONTROL CONSULTATIONS,
[...] (S) Summary: U.S. and Italian government delegations held consultations on dual use export controls in Rome July 21-23, in order to increase mutual understanding of each country's controls and to further bilateral cooperation. Flexibility is a key component of each country's controls - in Ital [...]
2003-08-25 14:09:00Embassy RomeSECRETETTC PREL IT CH EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME4236FINANCE MINISTER TREMONTI AND THE "CHINA THREAT"
[...] Summary: The weakness of export markets and a perceived loss of Italian competitiveness have fueled a summer-long debate in Italy on the "trade threat" posed by China. The debate, led by Finance Minister Giulio Tremonti and his close ally, Northern League leader Umberto Bossi, has highlighted [...]
2003-09-17 15:10:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN ETRD IT CH EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME4241ITALIAN VIEWS ON OECD STEEL SUBSIDIES DISCUSSIONS
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para. 7. 2. (SBU) During its EU Presidency the GOI is hoping for progress towards an agreement on steel subsidies among major steel-producing countries, as currently being worked by the High Level Group (HLG) under the auspices of the OECD. However, Minist [...]
2003-09-18 05:37:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD IT CH EUN
03ROME4744ALENIA SPAZIO SPACE COOPERATION WITH CHINA
[...] (U) This message contains an action request in para 7. 2. (S) Ecmin delivered reftel information October 10 to MFA Director General for Economic and Financial Cooperation Giandomenico Magliano, who was accompanied by Diego Ungaro, Director of the MFA's Office of Defense Industry and Sensiti [...]
2003-10-16 17:20:00Embassy RomeSECRETCH ETTC IT PARM PREL TSPA EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME5184ITALY ON THE SIXTH EU-CHINA SUMMIT AND BILATERAL
[...] (U) This cable contains an action request for EAP and EUR/ERA. Please see paragraph 11. 2. (C) Summary: Expanding trade between the EU and China, the EU's continued arms embargo and North Korea topped discussions at the October 30 EU-China Summit in Beijing. The EU and China signed the Gali [...]
2003-11-17 08:24:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PARM SMIG TSPL TSPA ETRD CH IT EUN HUMAN RIGHTS
03ROME5468ALENIA SPAZIO CEO MAURIZIO TUCCI'S MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary. Alenia Spazio CEO Maurizio Tucci described for the Ambassador on November 28 his keen interest in ensuring that nothing undermine the growing relationship of trust fostered by recent Italy-U.S. discussions on dual-use export controls and technology transfer. Tucci said he was eag [...]
2003-12-04 16:37:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC MASS IT CH TSPA EXPORT CONTROLS
03ROME5710ITALY: EU-CHINA HR DIALOGUE: POSITIVE ATMOSPHERE
[...] (C) Summary: MFA officials claim the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue was a positive and cooperative exchange but, it did not provide any tangible commitments or actions from the Chinese. The Chinese underscored their willingness to work through international mechanisms to respect human rights bu [...]
2003-12-24 07:51:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH IT HUMAN RIGHTS
03STATE115323S37-03: IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF GLASS-LINED
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. PLEASE SEE PARAGRAPH 4. 2. (S) BACKGROUND: WE WANT TO SHARE WITH CHINESE AUTHORITIES FURTHER INFORMATION CONCERNING IRANIAN PROCUREMENT OF GLASS-LINED CHEMICAL PROCESSING EQUIPMENT AND TECHNOLOGY, AS WELL AS BW-USEFUL JET MILLS/MICRONIZERS, FROM THE FOLLOWING [...]
2003-05-05 16:40:00Secretary of StateSECRETPARM PREL ETTC CBW CH IR
03STATE8026A/S KELLY DISCUSSES KOREA, BILATERAL RELATIONS
[...] (C) A/S KELLY BRIEFED AMBASSADOR YANG JIECHI JANUARY 9 ON LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN OUR APPROACH TO NORTH KOREA, PREVIEWED HIS UPCOMING TRIP TO THE REGION AND DISCUSSED OVERALL BILATERAL RELATIONS. ON KOREA, KELLY STRESSED U.S. TACTICAL FLEXIBILITY IN FOCUSING ON OUR KEY OBJECTIVE, WHICH WAS TO [...]
2003-01-10 00:05:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL CH KN KS
03THEHAGUE2114PDAS SOUTHWICK DISCUSSES HUMAN RIGHTS IN THE HAGUE
[...] (C) Summary: DRL PDAS Michael Southwick met with Dutch interlocutors on August 18 to discuss US-led and multilateral efforts in the field of human rights. The Dutch exchanged EU goals for the UNGA 3rd committee as well as thoughts on Cuba, CHR WEOG rotation scheme, and US-EU cooperation on h [...]
2003-08-22 08:40:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM BM CG TH CH ZI CU NL UNHRC UNGA
03THEHAGUE2313DUTCH REACTION TO NONPAPER ON HUMAN RIGHTS IN CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: PolOff delivered nonpaper text on human rights in China (Ref A) to Dutch MFA Deputy Head of East Asia Department Gerrie Willems, and Senior Policy Advisor on Human Rights in Asia Sandra Pellegrom on September 12. The Dutch are pleased the U.S. is initiating early discussions on th [...]
2003-09-15 15:28:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH NL
03THEHAGUE3168DUTCH MFA ON EU'S CHINA ARMS EMBARGO
[...] No summary [...]
2003-12-23 15:46:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PARM CH TW NL EUN
03VATICAN1033TAIWAN AT THE HOLY SEE: CLINGING TO ITS LAST
[...] (U) SUMMARY: WHILE TAIWAN IS WELL AWARE THAT THE HOLY SEE WILL SHIFT ITS DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS TO BEIJING AS SOON AS IT CAN; TAIPEI CONTINUES TO USE ITS LAST EMBASSY IN EUROPE TO PRESENT ITSELF AS A MATURE DEMOCRATIC STATE THAT PLAYS A CONSTRUCTIVE ROLE IN THE ADVANCEMENT OF DEMOCRACY AND HU [...]
2003-03-13 05:17:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH PREL TW VT
03VATICAN2046HOLY SEE EXPRESSES MORAL SUPPORT FOR TAIWAN'S
[...] (C) HOLY SEE DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER PAROLIN CONTACTED DCM APRIL 28 TO CONVEY THE VATICAN'S MORAL SUPPORT FOR TAIWANESE PARTICIPATION IN THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION, WHICH THEY HAVE CAST AS A "HUMANITARIAN ISSUE." PAROLIN UNDERSTOOD FROM THE TAIWANESE, WHO HAD CALLED ON HIM THAT DAY, T [...]
2003-05-13 04:31:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI TBIO CH TW VT
03VATICAN215HOLY SEE AND THE PRC, TIME FOR RECONCILIATION?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE HOLY SEE IS "HAPPY TO HEAR THE GOOD NEWS" (REF) THAT PRC OFFICIALS ARE WAITING FOR A 'GESTURE' FROM THE VATICAN IN ORDER TO RESUME DIALOG ABOUT NORMALIZING CONFIDENTIAL PAGE 02 VATICA 00215 01 OF 02 171350Z RELATIONS BETWEEN THE TWO NATIONS. [...]
2003-01-17 13:22:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH PREL VT
03VATICAN3820VATICAN: BALL IN CHINA'S COURT ON RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
[...] (C) MEETING AUGUST 20 WITH HOLY SEE DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER PIETRO PAROLIN, DCM RAISED THE CURRENT RELIGIOUS FREEDOM SITUATION IN CHINA, BUILDING ON REF A DEMARCHE TO EU COUNTRIES AND REF B DEVELOPMENTS IN THE BILATERAL DIALOGUE. WITHOUT REFERRING DIRECTLY TO CARDINAL MCCARRICK'S RECENT CO [...]
2003-08-22 15:17:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH KIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT
03VATICAN5611HOLY SEE PESSIMISTIC ON WAY FORWARD IN CHINA
[...] (C) In a December 3 meeting, Vatican Office Director for China Gianfranco Rota-Graziosi was pessimistic on prospects for progress on human rights and religious freedom in China. He noted continuing persecution of both the underground Catholic Church and the government-controlled Catholic Patri [...]
2003-12-16 13:01:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH KIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT
04ABUJA1461DARFUR TALKS, DAY TWO AND THREE
[...] (SBU) Summary. Despite initial wrangling over agenda items and the presence of the international community during negotiating sessions, talks between the Sudanese Government and rebel movements started on August 24. The parties emerged from several closed-door sessions with an agenda to fra [...]
2004-08-25 13:14:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM PGOV NI CH SU DARFUR
04ABUJA2051CHINA PROVIDES WATER RESOURCE DEVELOPMENT
[...] The Chinese government is to provide 598 boreholes in 18 states plus the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The leader of a team of Chinese engineers, Mr. Dai Genbao, said that his team is currently conducting reconnaissance in the states as a prelude to the commencement of the water project. [...]
2004-12-13 10:11:00Embassy AbujaUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SENV EAID CH NI
04ACCRA1564UPDATE ON CHINA LOAN SCANDAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY: GoG officials continue to tell Post privately that the USD 300 million loan from China New Techniques Construction and Investment (CNTCI),which was approved by Parliament in April 2004, is dead (see Refs A and B for background). In May 2004, Minister of Finance and Economic Plan [...]
2004-07-28 16:37:00Embassy AccraCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EAID EFIN CH GH GOG
04AMMAN6760JORDAN'S KING ABDULLAH VISITS ASIA SEEKING TRADE,
[...] (U) SUMMARY: King Abdullah's swing through Asia was aimed at diversifying the Kingdom's trade and investment partners and seeking bilateral assistance. The King succeeded in obtaining several grants and loans from China and South Korea; Jordan and Korea also signed a tax treaty. The King's [...]
2004-08-11 13:36:00Embassy AmmanCONFIDENTIALETRD EINV EAID JO CH KS TH
04BANGKOK7313THAI VIEWS OF A MORE ASSERTIVE CHINA
[...] (C) Summary. When analyzing China's growing influence in the region, Thai experts tend to: accept China's growing power as inevitable; hope that problems associated with China's growing strength will either fix themselves or be mitigated by other powers like the United States or India; and, [...]
2004-10-20 11:19:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PGOV TH CH ASEAN BURMA
04BEIJING3796WEN JIABAO'S NPC DEBUT: "PEOPLE FIRST," RURAL
[...] (C) Premier Wen Jiabao reiterated the "people- centered" approach of the new Chinese leadership in his report to China's legislature, the National People's Congress, on March 5. With former President Jiang Zemin and the current leadership looking on, Wen highlighted the new government's vict [...]
2004-03-05 11:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON EFIN EAGR ETRD PREL CH TW HK
04BEIJING7258 Deputy U/S Levine Meets with Premier Wen Jiabao
[...] (U) Summary: Premier Wen Jiabao met with Deputy Undersecretary for Labor Affairs Arnold Levine, Special Representative of Secretary of Labor Elaine Chao, and with Labor Ministers attending the China Employment Forum. D/US Levine met with Ministry of Labor and Cooperation Director for Inter [...]
2004-05-04 03:58:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDELAB EFIN ETRD PHUM PREL CH
04BRASILIA1185SCENE SETTER: PRESIDENT LULA'S VISIT TO CHINA
[...] (U) Summary: Brazil's President Luis Inacio Lula da Silva visits China May 22 - 27, accompanied by a huge entourage of Ministers and business leaders, determined to put Brazil-China relations at the center of his quest for strategic alliances. Trade and investment may be the most visible it [...]
2004-05-14 17:01:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBR BTIO EAGR ECON EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG EPET ETRD KIPR PGOV PREL CH UNSC WTRO
04BRASILIA1503TALK OF BRAZIL-CHINA NUCLEAR COOPERATION OVERSTATED
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Much was made in the Brazilian press about an apparent agreement reached between Brasilia and Beijing during Lula's May visit to China to cooperate on nuclear energy and technology. The story was exaggerated. It is now clear that little more than inchoate informal agreements to [...]
2004-06-18 15:07:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALKNNP ETTC KSCA PREL BR CH
04BRASILIA755BRAZIL POSITIONS ON CUBA, CHINA, AND OTHER CHR
[...] (C) Summary: According to the head of the Brazilian Foreign Ministry's Human Rights Division, Brazil will abstain on any Cuba or China resolutions and on a Chinese "no-action" motion. (Note: Ambassador will raise the Cuba and China resolutions at a more senior level again March 29. End note [...]
2004-03-29 21:10:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH CU PREL BR UNHRC TIP
04BRATISLAVA1027SLOVAKIA POLITICAL ROUNDUP NOVEMBER 10, 2004
[...] (C) Representatives of the MFA and MOD told DCM and emboffs October 19 that there was strong pressure from some EU countries to lift the arms embargo on China and added that Slovakia believed a strengthened EU Code of Conduct would only allow responsible exports (Refs A and B). DCM stressed t [...]
2004-11-10 15:18:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL LO UP LY CH
04BRATISLAVA324SLOVAKIA CAN SUPPORT CUBA RESOLUTION, NOT CHINA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-01 13:23:00Embassy BratislavaUNCLASSIFIEDPHUM CU CH LO CHR
04BRATISLAVA621EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: JAPANESE DECLINE; SLOVAKS
[...] (C) SUMMARY. JAPANESE POLOFFS IN BRATISLAVA DECLINED TO DEMARCHE WITH U.S. POLOFF REGARDING THE EU ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA. THE SLOVAKS PRESENTED THEMSELVES AS NON-PLAYERS IN AN EU DEBATE, NOTING THAT "IMPORTANT EU MEMBERS" WILL MAKE THE DECISION. END SUMMARY. 2. (C) PER REFTEL A, POLOFF CONT [...]
2004-06-25 14:46:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR CH JA LO EUN
04BRATISLAVA895GOS TO SUPPORT CHINA ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (C) DCM discussed reftel with Ivan Korcok, State Secretary of the MFA, Milan Jezovica, Foreign Policy Advisor SIPDIS to PM Dzurinda, and Frantisek Ruzicka, Acting General Director for European Affairs. Ruzicka was very well versed in U.S. views (to the point of summarizing previous demar [...]
2004-09-29 14:31:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC PHUM CH LO EUN
04BRATISLAVA923GAERC ISSUES: CODE OF CONDUCT STRONG ENOUGH;
[...] (C) In response to points raised from ref A, MFA European Correspondent Lubomir Rehak on October 6 told polec chief that the EU was strengthening the code of conduct regarding arms sales to make it more effective than in the past. He said member states were confident that it would suffice to [...]
2004-10-08 07:43:00Embassy BratislavaCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM CH LY TU EU LO
04BRUSSELS1081US-EU COASI CONSULTATIONS PART 1: EAST ASIA
[...] (C) On March 5 in Brussels, SA A/S Rocca and EAP PDAS Keyser -- accompanied by USEU DCM Foster -- discussed US-EU cooperation in South and East Asia with the EU's COASI Troika. This cable covers the EAP portion of the consultations. The SA segment will be reported septel. -- Indonesia: EU [...]
2004-03-15 08:02:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP CH ID BM KN ASEAN EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS1577EU CODE OF CONDUCT ON ARMS EXPORTS: QUESTIONS AND
[...] (SBU) This message is intended as a companion to Mission reporting (refs A, B, C) about the possibility that the EU may soon lift its arms embargo on China. In place of the embargo, some EU Member States favor enhancing the EU Code of Conduct on arms exports, either in general or with specific [...]
2004-04-14 05:24:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL PHUM CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3159EU/CHINA: READOUT OF JUNE 30 HUMAN RIGHTS SEMINAR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: On June 29-30 the EU and China held a joint seminar on Chinese ratification of the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR) (refs A, C). EU reporting, relayed to poloff by a Policy Unit staffer, described the seminar as useful overall -- with a "wonderful atmo [...]
2004-07-26 13:51:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PARM KDEM KJUS CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3210EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: BRIEFING THE PSC ON CHINA'S
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: The EU Political and Security Committee (PSC) hosted an informal gathering July 22 to receive a USG intelligence briefing on China's military modernization efforts and implications on regional stability if the EU lifts its arms embargo on China. Post-briefing readouts from EU [...]
2004-07-28 15:22:00Embassy BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM MARR MCAP PHUM CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3310HUMAN RIGHTS WATCH ON EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (C) DRL Senior Advisor Susan O'Sullivan and poloff met July 23 with Human Rights Watch (HRW) Brussels Director Lotte Leicht to discuss the EU drive to lift its arms embargo on China. Leicht said that HRW is working with Amnesty International (AI),Human Rights in China (HRIC),and likeminded [...]
2004-08-04 10:00:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL PARM MARR CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS3333EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: READOUT OF UK POLDIR SAWERS
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY: Japanese Mission offered us a readout of the July 29 meeting in Tokyo between DFM Tanaka and UK PolDir Sawers to discuss the China arms embargo. Sawers told Tanaka that the UK wanted to de-link any decision to lift the arms embargo from the EU-China summit in December because o [...]
2004-08-05 14:01:00Embassy BrusselsSECRET//NOFORNPREL MARR PARM PHUM CH TW JA UK EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4274US/EU POLICY PLANNING TALKS
[...] (C) Summary: US and EU policy planners met September 20 to discuss the transatlantic relationship, the Middle East Peace Process (MEPP),Iraq, Iran, and the Broader Middle East and North Africa and the EU's Barcelona Process. Discussions were frank about the challenges in the main message fro [...]
2004-10-05 10:02:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL IZ IR CH IS PTER EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS432EU HUMAN RIGHTS AGENDA PREVIEW: CHR-60 AND CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: Further to ref A, European Council human rights experts stressed the importance of earlier bilateral consultations on country-specific resolutions, while noting that a number of EU member state human rights experts continue to have trouble dealing with the US "thematics" paper. Re [...]
2004-02-03 04:19:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL MASS ETRD IR CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4376EU/CHINA ARMS: DAS SUCHAN VISIT LAUNCHES PUBLIC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: PM DAS Greg Suchan's October 7 visit to discuss US opposition to lifting the EU arms embargo on China included meetings with select PSC Ambassadors, as well as a public briefing and press conference/backgrounder which resulted in widespread and generally positive coverage in Europ [...]
2004-10-13 06:49:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS ETTC PHUM CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4474EU/CHINA ARMS: SLOWING THE RUSH TO THE SUMMIT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: US approaches to EU member states have slowed the rush to end the arms embargo before the December 8 summit with China. Nevertheless, following the October 11 GAERC discussion of China, EU Member States appear to be gearing up to signal to China at the summit that they have agreed [...]
2004-10-18 12:01:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MASS ETTC PHUM CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04BRUSSELS4944COMMISSION AND COUNCIL RESPONSES ON NOV. 22 GAERC
[...] (U) PolOffs have delivered Ref A points to contacts in the Council Secretariat and the personal staff of new External Relations Commissioner Ferrero-Waldner (who will be attending her first GAERC as a Commissioner on Monday). MIDDLE EAST PEACE PROCESS ------------------------- 2. (C) XXXXXXXXXXX X [...]
2004-11-19 15:41:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID MASS MARR IR CH BO EUN USEU BRUSSELS
04COLOMBO526 CHR: Mission provides GSL with draft Cuba
[...] (C) SUMMARY: In a March 25 meeting at the Sri Lankan MFA, Polchief reviewed talking points and provided a copy of the draft CHR resolution on Cuba. MFA contact was non-committal, noting that the GSL was in a state of flux due to the April 2 elections. Overall, we think moving the GSL to a "y [...]
2004-03-25 09:53:00Embassy ColomboCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PINR CE CU CH CHR UN
04DJIBOUTI394DJIBOUTI AND REQUEST FOR INFO ON CHINESE
[...] (C) Chinese development activity in Djibouti has been robust, with major projects as well as feasibility studies, minor projects and assistance for renovation of existing facilities. Major projects include a sports stadium built in between 1991 and 1993 at a cost of USD 11 million (loan) and [...]
2004-03-17 14:14:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EAID ECON CH DJ
04DJIBOUTI398CHINA'S NEW AMBASSADOR TO DJIBOUTI
[...] (U) Shen Jiangkuan, China's new envoy in Djibouti, presented his credentials March 15 to President Ismail Omar Guelleh. In his credentialling remarks, Shen described Djibouti as a country which has contributed to the promotion of peace and development in the region. He said Djibouti has achie [...]
2004-03-18 05:02:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR EAID CH DJ
04DJIBOUTI467CHINA RESOLUTION: TALKING POINTS DELIVERED
[...] (U) PolOff delivered the demarche requested on the China Resolution to Secretary General of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Badri Ali Bogoreh, March 30, 2004. Bogoreh and PolOff discussed the session of the UN Commission on Human Rights in general terms. Bogoreh said he would take the matter [...]
2004-03-30 11:42:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM DJ CH
04DJIBOUTI488RECENT TELECOM DEVELOPMENTS IN DJIBOUTI
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Djibouti has begun to market itself as a potential hub for trade activity. It is trying hard to bring the country up to speed for the 21st century with significant reform and development in the telecommunications sector. Already home to a hub for the SEA-ME-WE#3 (South East Asia [...]
2004-04-04 11:59:00Embassy DjiboutiUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECPS EINT TINT ETRD ECON CH DJ
04HANOI2745VIETNAM: WEN JIABAO TO DISCUSS TRADE, BORDER DURING
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Chinese Prime Minister (PM) Wen Jiabao will join the parade of Asian and European leaders to the ASEM 5 summit in Hanoi October 7-9. Reflecting China's status as Vietnam's ideological soulmate and "big brother," Wen will be one of only five leaders to also have a bil [...]
2004-10-06 02:53:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD PBTS CH VM ASEAN CVR
04HANOI2809 Ambassador's October 13 Dinner with Vice Foreign
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Ambassador hosted a dinner October 13 for Vice Foreign Minister Nguyen Phu Binh, who, in his capacity as head of the MFA's Committee on Overseas Vietnamese, will soon travel to the United States to discuss Viet Kieu issues. Binh said Vietnam desired improved relations with [...]
2004-10-15 03:09:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV PHUM CH VM CVR HUMANR ASEAN WTO
04HANOI2857PRC PM WEN'S VISIT TO HANOI: TRADE TAKES THE FRONT
[...] (SBU) Summary: Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's first official visit to Vietnam yielded a number of agreements in the trade and development areas and a renewed commitment to make progress in demarcating the two countries' land border. Considerable daylight still remains between the two sides on t [...]
2004-10-21 06:25:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CH VM CVR WTO
04HANOI330 TIP IN VIETNAM: VISIT OF G/TIP PROGRAM OFFICER
[...] Summary: G/TIP Foreign Affairs Officer Gregory Holliday's meetings in Vietnam were productive and reflected the hard work and effort Vietnam is putting into the fight against trafficking in persons. He heard about the GVN's increasing attention to trafficking and about recent changes to how [...]
2004-02-06 09:55:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKWMN KCRM ELAB CB CH MY RP VM OMIG TIP LABOR
04HANOI377 MFA GOALS FOR 2004 AND BEYOND
[...] (SBU) Summary. MFA Policy Planning Department Deputy Director General Bui Thanh Son, in a meeting with Pol/C on February 10, reiterated Vietnam's commitment to moving forward on U.S.-Vietnam relations "in all fields, including military" in 2004. He pondered about the possibility of a bilat [...]
2004-02-11 10:22:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OVIP CH LA CB VM ASEAN
04HANOI558 VIETNAM AND CHINA SIGN PRELUDE TO FISHING PROTOCOL
[...] (U) Summary: At the conclusion of ministerial talks in Hanoi February 24, Vietnam and the PRC signed an agreement on the basic contents of a future protocol for fishing cooperation in the Gulf of Tonkin, expected to be signed later this year in Beijing. Vietnam views this protocol as essen [...]
2004-02-26 09:30:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EFIS CH VM PTBS CVR
04HANOI652 INPUT FOR 2004 TIP REPORT - VIETNAM
[...] Mission Vietnam's response to the TIP questions in reftel A follows, following the requested checklist format. 2. OVERVIEW OF VIETNAM'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TIP A. Characterization of trafficking in Vietnam: Vietnam is a country of origin for trafficked, women, and children, but the [...]
2004-03-04 03:51:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF CH TW CA VM OMIG TIP
04HARARE501CHINESE ASSISTANCE TO ZIMBABWE
[...] (U) On March 22, Poloff met with Shaohua Duan, Third Secretary (Economic and Commercial) of the Embassy of the SIPDIS People's Republic of China to discuss Chinese humanitarian assistance to Zimbabwe. Duan, who arrived in July 2002, told Poloff that Chinese assistance was limited by China's [...]
2004-03-23 14:35:00Embassy HarareUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF CH EAID PHUM PREF PREL ZI
04HELSINKI1137GYMNICH MEETING: FINLAND SAYS EU "FAIRLY
[...] (C) Summary: In an August 27 meeting with the chief of the MFA's EU coordination unit, we reviewed the agenda for the September 3-4 Gymnich meeting. We were told that the EU is leaning toward a financial contribution to support a UN protection force in Iraq -- and that Finland would consider [...]
2004-09-02 14:58:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL FI IZ CH TU IR SU ZL XF EUN
04HELSINKI1288CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: PRESIDENTIAL CHIEF OF STAFF
[...] (C) I spoke today with Jaakko Kalela, President Halonen's chief of staff. I noted news reports over the past few days that a cache of weapons, mostly handguns, had been seized in Finland. Just today Finnish customs officials have reported that these weapons were transiting Finland, from China [...]
2004-10-01 13:40:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC PHUM CH FI EUN
04HELSINKI1420SCENESETTER FOR ASSISTANT SECRETARY JONES VISIT TO
[...] (C) Your visit to Helsinki, coming just days after the U.S. election, will be an excellent opportunity to review our bilateral and multilateral agenda with Finnish leaders, and to stress the value of our close relationship with Finland and Europe. Finnish President Halonen has sent a telegram [...]
2004-11-04 17:35:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MCAP PTER IZ AF RS CH FI EUN
04HELSINKI1547FINLAND: VIEWS ON THE DECEMBER 13-14 GAERC
[...] (U) We met with Finnish MFA EU Correspondent Kimmo Lahdevirta to discuss the agenda for next week's GAERC meeting and the European Council meeting to follow. Finnish views, by issue: 2. (C) China Arms Embargo: Lahdevirta said his understanding is that the EU has reached consensus on revisi [...]
2004-12-10 14:28:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC XF CH HR IR TU UP FI EUN EU GAERC
04HOCHIMINHCITY1024(SBU) DPRK REFUGEE "UNDERGROUND RAILROAD" RUNS THROUGH
[...] (SBU) We met August 3 with a counterpart at the ROK Consulate in HCMC to follow up on press reports that the four hundred and fifty North Korean refugees that defected recently to South Korea did so via HCMC. (On July 27 and July 28, 450 North Koreans refugees arrived in Seoul, the single lar [...]
2004-08-05 01:17:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM PREF SOCI PREL PGOV KS KN CH VM DPRK
04KATHMANDU1096NEPAL: TIBETAN REFUGEE UPDATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: No deportations of Tibetan refugees have been reported since the last refugee update of February 26, 2004 (Ref A). However, refugees who make the dangerous passage continue to face other risks. For example, the reports of abuse of three female refugees in April appear to have l [...]
2004-06-14 08:01:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL PBTS PTER NP CH
04KATHMANDU466NEPAL: GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL NONCOMMITTAL ON
[...] (C) Summary. On March 15, DCM and PolOff called on Home Ministry Joint Secretary U.P. Mainali to discuss Tibetan refugee issues as raised reftel. The DCM thanked Mainali for his effort in processing exit permits for Tibetans who were eligible for U.S. immigrant visas. The DCM expressed conce [...]
2004-03-16 08:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL CVIS CH NP
04KATHMANDU554NEPAL UNLIKELY TO SUPPORT RESOLUTIONS ON CUBA AND
[...] No summary [...]
2004-03-24 08:10:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH CU NP UNHRC
04KINSHASA1958CONGOLESE GOVERNMENT PLANNING VISIT TO CHINA,
[...] (C) Presidential Advisor and Special Ambassador Andre Kapanga told PolCouns October 18 that he and Foreign Minister Ramazani (possibly with other government officials) will be visiting China the first week of November, followed by a 4-day visit to North Korea. Kapanga said the delegation will [...]
2004-10-21 13:47:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ENRG ETRD ETTC PINR PREL CG CH KN
04KINSHASA2122DRC VISIT TO CHINA, N. KOREA - HYDROELECTRICITY
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential advisor Andre Kapanga, the second-ranking official on the DRC delegation to China and North Korea, told PolCouns November 17 that meetings focused on investment opportunities in the DRC, particularly hydroelectrical generation and production of roof tiles. China off [...]
2004-11-19 07:07:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR ECON ENRG EINV EMIN ETRD PGOV CG CH KN
04KUWAIT4389CHINA AND ITALY TO STORE KUWAIT'S STRATEGIC
[...] (C) A senior advisor to Prime Minister Shaykh Sabah Al-Ahmed Al-Sabah told Poloff on December 15 that Kuwait had concluded an agreement with China -- reportedly through a China-based Chevron subsidiary -- for the storage of part of its foreign-based "Strategic Petroleum Reserve," (SPR) bolster [...]
2004-12-18 13:44:00Embassy KuwaitCONFIDENTIALEPET ENRG PREL KU CH IT
04MADRID1079SPANISH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON CHR 60 RESOLUTIONS
[...] (C) PolCouns and Poloff met with Augustin Nunez, MFA Director General for UN Affairs (A/S equivalent) on March 26 to follow up on our initial March 23 approach to senior MFA officials regarding the Commission on Human Rights (CHR) Cuba and China resolutions (reftels A and B). We stressed our [...]
2004-03-30 16:25:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH CU SP UNHRC
04MADRID2416SPANISH RESPONSE: MAINTAINING THE EU ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (C) Summary: Spain continues to say that they believe the human rights situation in China is improving and that the EU arms embargo no longer makes sense. (Note: In our various approaches to senior levels of the previous government, we received a similar response.) Spain believes that it is i [...]
2004-06-25 15:44:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR CH TW SP EUN
04MADRID3839SPAIN FAVORS CODE OF CONDUCT WITH THE LIFTING OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY. EUR/WE Director Kathleen Allegrone, Charge, and Poloff delivered reftel talking points and discussed U.S. human rights concerns at all levels of the Spanish MFA September 28-30. Spain believes that the Code of Conduct is sufficient to monitor arms sales to China of EU states. [...]
2004-10-04 14:07:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC PHUM CH EUN
04MADRID4488SPAIN: LATEST ON EU ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA
[...] No summary [...]
2004-11-24 15:27:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC CH SP EUN
04MADRID998CHR 60 - DEMARCHE REQUESTS FOR RESOLUTIONS ON
[...] (C) Political Counselor conveyed reftel points March 23 to Spanish Deputy Foreign Minister Ramon Gil-Casares, stressing the importance of passage of these resolutions for the USG. We also passed our points to MFA's Human Rights and International Organizations Departments. Juan Manuel Cabre [...]
2004-03-24 14:50:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH CU SP UNHRC
04NASSAU1515PRIME MINISTER CHRISTIE’S CHINA TRIP, THE LATEST IN A STRING OF VISITS
[...] (SBU) Bahamian Prime Minister Perry Christie will lead an official government delegation to China on August 14-21, continuing a two-year upswing in diplomatic exchanges between The Bahamas and China. In addition to numerous cultural programs, the two nations have exchanged high-level delegations to [...]
2004-08-11 13:21:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREL OVIP BTIO ECON SCUL CH BF ASEC
04NEWDELHI7674GOI UNAPOLOGETIC ON DARFUR NO ACTION VOTE,
[...] (C) SA/INS Director Blake and Polcouns used a December 2 meeting with MEA Joint Secretary (Americas) S. Jaishankar to convey our disappointment at the recent GOI vote at the UN in favor of "no action" on the resolution concerning the plight of refugees in Darfur. Polcouns also urged further ef [...]
2004-12-03 13:19:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF IN CH UN
04PANAMA1953NO DECISION IMMINENT ON CHINA/TAIWAN DIPLOMATIC
[...] IN A BREAKFAST MEETING ON JULY 29, PANAMA'S VICE PRESIDENT-ELECT (AND PRESUMPTIVE FOREIGN MINISTER) SAMUEL LEWIS NAVARRO TOLD AMBASSADOR THAT THE INCOMING TORRIJOS GOVERNMENT IS FAR FROM MAKING A DECISION ON THE POSSIBILITY OF DIPLOMATIC RECOGNITION OF CHINA. REFERRING TO LEWIS' JUNE 30 INQUIR [...]
2004-08-02 18:58:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TW CH PM POL CHIEF
04PARAMARIBO545CHINESE DELEGATION VISIT TO SURINAME: JUST REGULAR
[...] In a July 22 conversation with the Embassy, Political Officer Yumin Zhao of the Chinese Embassy downplayed a recent visit by a delegation from the Peoples National Congress to Suriname. Zhao stressed that the July 6-9 visit was part of a regular orientation of Chinese government officials to [...]
2004-07-27 13:10:00Embassy ParamariboUNCLASSIFIEDPREL EAID SOCI CH NS
04PARIS9167FRANCE AND CENTRAL AFRICA (NORTH)
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Chad, where France maintains a permanent miltary presence, and the Central African Republic (CAR),where France is supporting military and economic reform are key countries for France's Africa policy. The crisis in Darfur has caused concern in France about additional threats to [...]
2004-12-29 11:22:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM CM CT CH ZF XA FR
04QUITO2891ECUADORIAN, CHILEAN FM'S TALK BORDERS, TRADE
[...] Summary. Chilean Foreign Minister Ignacio Walker met with Ecuadorian officials in Quito on October 28. In a subsequent joint declaration, the countries committed to begin FTA negotiations in 2004, respect existing international treaties (in reference to Chile's maritime disagreements with P [...]
2004-10-29 22:16:00Embassy QuitoUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ECON ETRD EC CH
04RANGOON1014BURMESE PRIME MINISTER KHIN NYUNT: CHINA FREQUENT
[...] (C) Summary: Both the PRC Embassy and the Burmese Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) described Burmese Prime Minister Khin Nyunt's 11-18 July visit to China, his eighth overall though the first as PM, as a huge success. The visit, during which Khin Nyunt met senior Chinese leaders and repor [...]
2004-08-06 09:48:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL ECON PGOV PHUM BM CH
04RANGOON125CHINESE DAMS, CHINESE INFLUENCE IN BURMA
[...] (SBU) SURGING CHINESE SOCIO-ECONOMIC INFLUENCE: Emboffs traveling on GOB-organized "Study Visit" to border regions and central Burma January 23 - 26 witnessed a high degree of Chinese socio-economic influence across a 325-mile stretch of Burma's Shan State border with China, especially in the [...]
2004-01-29 07:21:00Embassy RangoonSECRETPREL ENRG KNNP BM CH
04RANGOON501BURMA: CHINESE VISIT A "BIG EVENT" FOR PRC-SPDC
[...] (C) Summary: The Chinese ambassador to Burma characterized the recent visit by Vice Premier Wu Yi as a "big event" for bilateral relations, noting 21 agreements had been signed and commenting that China had selected areas of cooperation that would be of import not only to the current regime [...]
2004-04-22 05:40:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PGOV BM CH ASSK
04RANGOON502BURMESE NARCOTICS: CHINESE AMBASSADOR ADVOCATES
[...] (C) Summary: The Chinese ambassador to Burma advocates shifting international focus from counter-drug activities toward alternative and long-term development as a means to keep farmers from cultivating poppy and producing opium. He said current PRC counternarcotics activities in Burma are mo [...]
2004-04-22 05:47:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR BM CH
04RANGOON647BURMESE REGIME'S STRATEGIC VIEWS OF U.S. AND CHINA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States wants to dominate Burma in order to penetrate China's soft underbelly, according to Burmese Prime Minister General Khin Nyunt. The PM, speaking with a visiting ethnic leader, laid out his strategic views of the United States and China. Burma must resist U.S. [...]
2004-05-21 08:06:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPREL SNAR PINR BM CH
04RANGOON886Western China Woos Burma Trade
[...] (SBU) Summary: The largest-ever business delegation to travel to Burma from Southwest China's Sichuan province visited Rangoon in late June for a Chinese-export trade fair. Ironically, many Chinese goods exhibited at the fair are on Burma's list of items restricted or banned for import. Bur [...]
2004-07-14 02:20:00Embassy RangoonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD PREL ECON BM CH
04ROME1190ITALY: CHR CHINA CUBA RESOLUTIONS - G-77 MAIN
[...] (C) AMBASSADOR SPOKE WITH MFA SECRETARY GENERAL UMBERTO VATTANI REGARDING REFTEL POINTS AND POL MC DELIVERED POINTS, RESOLUTION TEXT AND NON-PAPER TO MFA DEPUTY POLITICAL DIRECTOR CLAUDIO BISOGNIERO AND MFA HUMAN RIGHTS DIRECTOR GIUSEPPE CALVETTA. VATTANI THANKED THE AMBASSADOR AND ASSURED HIM [...]
2004-03-25 11:18:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH CU IT UNHRC
04ROME1342EU ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA: ITALY WEARING POKER FACE
[...] (U) PLEASE SEE ACTION REQUESTS IN PARAS 7 AND 8. 2. (C) SUMMARY. ITALY WILL FACTOR ITS DEFENSE INDUSTRIAL RELATIONSHIP WITH THE U.S. INTO FORMULATING A POSITION ON WHETHER TO AGREE TO LIFT THE EU EMBARGO. PM BERLUSCONI IS LIKELY TO BE LOBBIED HARD BY CHINESE PREMIER WEN JIABAO WHEN HE VIS [...]
2004-04-05 16:38:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL CH IT EUN HUMAN RIGHTS
04ROME1928ALENIA SPAZIO AND CHINA - DETAILS ON CONTINUED AND
[...] (S) Summary: Alenia Spazio (AS) CEO Maurizio Tucci and Director General Carlo Penazzi told emboffs May 13 that contacts between the company and Chinese space officials over the last six months had revealed several potential areas of further cooperation: telecommunications; manned space program [...]
2004-05-19 07:38:00Embassy RomeSECRETETTC PARM PREL TSPA IT CH EXPORT CONTROLS
04ROME2489ITALY - EU ARMS EMBARGO ON CHINA
[...] (C) We raised reftel points with senior Italian officials at meetings on June 23, 24 and 25. They acknowledged that there may be a gradually emerging EU consensus on lifting the EU China Arms Embargo, but said that there is no deadline and that the EU does not want to signal to Beijing that t [...]
2004-06-25 17:04:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PHUM ETTC EU CH IT HUMAN RIGHTS
04ROME2829U.S.-ITALY DUAL USE EXPORT CONTROL CONSULTATIONS,
[...] (S) On June 23, 2004, U.S. and Italian goverment delegations held consultations on a range o export control and technology transfer issues, s a follow-up to discussions held in July 2003. Bth sides appeared satisfied with the quality of he information exchange. Discussion included the EU/China [...]
2004-07-21 14:23:00Embassy RomeSECRETETTC PREL EIND PARM TSPA IT CH IR EXPORT CONTROLS
04ROME2969WFP SCHOOL MILK PROPOSAL FOR CHINA
[...] WFP plans to phase out its operations in China at the end of 2005, and remains hopeful that China will become a major food aid contributor in the future. In 2001, WFP approached USDA related to a one-time 100,000 metric ton donation of Dry Skimmed Milk powder to support Chinese school feeding [...]
2004-07-30 15:38:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDEAID AORC PREF EAGR CH WFP UN
04ROME647EU-CHINA ARMS EMBARGO - ITALIANS PROCEED CAUTIOUSLY
[...] (C) CHARGE, ACCOMPANIED BY POLOFFS MET WITH AND DELIVERED REF POINTS TO MFA U/S FOR ASIA AND HUMAN RIGHTS, MARGHERITA BONIVER. BONIVER AGREED THAT CHINESE PROGRESS ON HUMAN RIGHTS HAS BEEN LESS THAN SATISFACTORY AND THAT LIFTING THE EMBARGO AT THIS TIME WOULD SEND THE WRONG MESSAGE TO THE C [...]
2004-02-20 17:48:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PARM CH TW IT EUN HUMAN RIGHTS
04SANTODOMINGO5888DOMINICAN POLITICS #7: THE VANISHING LEFT
[...] (SBU) This is #7 in our current series on politics in the Dominican Republic: The Vanishing Left ** Despite current economic hardships, Dominicans have shown no interest at all in radical political solutions. This year's presidential election emphasized the eclipse of the left. With a t [...]
2004-10-27 16:47:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL DR VE CU CH TW
04SANTODOMINGO6472DOMINICAN POLITICS #10: SANTO DOMINGO, BETWEEN
[...] (U) This is #10 in our current series on politics in the Dominican Republic: Santo Domingo, Between Taipei and Beijing (C) Summary and comment: Beijing's global campaign to isolate Taiwan has reached the Dominican Republic, the largest Caribbean island nation that maintains diplomatic re [...]
2004-12-02 18:27:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV EPET CH TW DR XE
04SANTODOMINGO6656DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: PRC REPRESENTATIVE PUSHES
[...] (SBU) During a courtesy call December 10, the head of the Santo Domingo Commercial Development Office of the People's Republic of China Cai Weiquan told Charge Kubiske that his purpose in the Dominican Republic is to encourage it to switch diplomatic recognition, recognizing Beijing instead o [...]
2004-12-14 17:20:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD EINV PINR CH TW DR
04SINGAPORE3211SINGAPORE-BASED EXPERTS WEIGH IN ON THE ASIAN
[...] (SBU) Summary: Southeast Asia is better positioned than in recent memory to face the challenges presented by a slowdown in the global economy, especially in China, according to several Singapore-based economists and financial analysts. These economies inevitably will feel the pain of a down [...]
2004-11-10 10:09:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV CH SN
04TAIPEI3094LATIN AMERICA: TAIWAN TAKES STOCK OF NEW POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: MOFA officials are nervous over a string of recent political transitions in Latin America. Over the last 13 months, 6 of these countries -- Panama El Salvador, the Dominican Republic, Haiti, Guatemala, and Paraguay -- have seen new governments come to power. Taiwan is adjusting [...]
2004-10-05 23:34:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3095TAOYUAN FTZ - UNREALISTIC CLAIMS OF PENDING DIRECT
[...] (C) The Taoyuan Free Trade Zone near Taipei,s Chiang Kai-shek airport is a key component of Taiwan,s Global Logistics Development Plan (reftel). The Far Glory Group will build the FTZ under a build-operate-transfer (BOT) contract. Far Glory plans to invest NT$ 21.3 billion (USD 636 million) [...]
2004-10-06 03:54:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR EWWT ECON PREL TW CH
04TAIPEI3116MAC APPOINTS CROSS-STRAIT NEOPHYTE AS VICE CHAIR
[...] (C) Summary: The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) announced October 1 that Academia Sinica Research Fellow David Huang would assume the MAC vice chairman position previously held by Alexander Huang. A specialist in European local politics, David Huang has no experience in cross-Strait affairs, a [...]
2004-10-07 03:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PINR CH TW
04TAIPEI3139POLITICAL POSITIONING IMPACTING FOREIGN POLICY
[...] (C) Summary: Internal political maneuvering for the 2008 presidential nomination is increasingly spilling over into the cross-Strait and foreign policy arenas. Premier Yu Shyi-kun's advocacy of a cross-Strait "balance of terror" is the latest in a string of unauthorized statements that inside [...]
2004-10-07 10:03:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
04TAIPEI3190TAIWAN PUTS POSITIVE SPIN ON PRC REJECTION OF
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan officials tried to put a positive spin on the PRC Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) reported rejection of President Chen Shui-bian's October 10 inaugural address. National Security Council (NSC) and Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) officials say that TAO Spokesman Zhang Mingqing's [...]
2004-10-13 09:00:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3234LY CAMPAIGN ATMOSPHERICS: DPP UPBEAT
[...] (C) Summary: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) officials are cautiously optimistic the Pan-Green camp will secure a narrow majority in the December 11 Legislative Yuan (LY) election. The DPP's campaign strategy is focused on sowing discord within the opposition alliance and enforcing discipl [...]
2004-10-18 08:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
04TAIPEI3265PRESIDENTIAL OFFICE RESPONDS TO PRC SUSPICIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Office Deputy Secretary General James Huang requested a meeting with the Deputy Director October 19 to clarify concerns raised by Beijing over President Chen Shui-bian's October 10 speech. Huang, at the president's instructions, explained that Chen's statement that " [...]
2004-10-19 10:55:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3323CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - THIRD QUARTER
[...] During the third quarter of 2004, the PRC legalized tourism to Kinmen and Matsu for all Fujian residents. Taiwan legalized 81 product categories for import from the PRC. However, most are agricultural goods that will still be restricted for lack of cross-Strait sanitary and inspection agreem [...]
2004-10-22 09:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD EINV EWWT CH TW
04TAIPEI3343CHEN SURPRISES HEWLETT-PACKARD CHAIRMAN ON
[...] (C) In what Hewlett-Packard (HP) Taiwan has described privately as an &ambush,8 President Chen publicly called on visiting HP chairman Carly Fiorina to promote cross-Strait direct charter flights with Beijing. HP responded by publicly declining any role in dealing with political matters such [...]
2004-10-27 07:42:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR PREL CH TW
04TAIPEI3347KAOHSIUNG PROTESTS SECRETARY POWELL'S REMARKS
[...] (SBU) A candidate in Taiwan's upcoming Legislative Yuan (LY) elections led a group of around 20 supporters to protest in front of AIT Kaohsiung the morning of October 27. The protest was noisy, but peaceful, and dispersed within half an hour, after a letter of protest was read out for televis [...]
2004-10-27 08:10:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYASEC PGOV PREL TW CH
04TAIPEI3406CROSS-STRAIT SHIPPING - INEXPENSIVE, NOT
[...] (U) Businesses on both sides of the Taiwan Strait look forward to the possibility of direct marine cargo links between the Mainland and Taiwan. However, they have also been very resourceful at taking advantage of small openings and the flexibility of Taiwan, PRC and other authorities to ship [...]
2004-10-29 07:49:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEWWT ECON ETRD PREL CH TW
04TAIPEI3409TAIPEI SEEKS TO LIMIT FALLOUT OVER SECRETARY'S
[...] (C) Summary: Chen administration officials are working to limit media and political fallout from a set of interviews given by Secretary Powell in Beijing on October 24. President Chen Shui-bian expressed appreciation to the AIT Director on October 28 for a series of public statements by the Se [...]
2004-10-29 10:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3521CHEN SHUI-BIAN MAKES PROVOCATIVE OFF-THE-CUFF
[...] (C) Summary: During an open-press November 7 speech to a group of pro-independence university professors, President Chen Shui-bian emphasized Taiwan as a "sovereign and independent country" and asserted that Taiwan's current constitution was "made in China, for China" and was not appropriate f [...]
2004-11-08 10:21:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV CH TW
04TAIPEI3522TAIWAN CONFIDENT OVER VANUATU SWITCH
[...] (C) Summary. MOFA officials say they are certain that the Vanuatu government will formalize the switch in recognition from Beijing to Taipei announced by Prime Minister Serge Vohor and Foreign Minister Mark Chen on November 3 in Taipei. Taiwan officials acknowledge that Vohor's decision doe [...]
2004-11-08 22:20:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID TW CH NH
04TAIPEI3523CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS - AIRLINES
[...] (C) Largely for symbolic reasons, the Taiwan government is pushing once again for cross-Strait charter flights to bring Taiwan investors in the Mainland home to Taiwan for Lunar New Year 2005. After losing money in 2003 and never getting off the ground in 2004, Lunar New Year charter flights [...]
2004-11-09 01:33:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR PREL ECON CH TW
04TAIPEI3563PRESIDENT OUTLINES FUTURE CROSS-STRAIT POLICY
[...] (C) Summary: National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Chiou I-jen provided the Acting Director on November 10 an advanced copy of a 10-point policy statement President Chen Shui-bian planned to unveil later in the day. The policy reiterates themes from Chen's May 20 and October 10 sp [...]
2004-11-10 09:58:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR CH TW
04TAIPEI3605CROSS-STRAIT ENTRY PERMITS - REDUCING TAIWAN'S
[...] (U) Summary: A persistent complaint of multinational firms in Taiwan is the difficulty of bringing PRC employees to Taiwan for meetings, training, research, or other temporary assignment. Some firms have learned how to work the system and bring a relatively large number of Mainland employees [...]
2004-11-15 08:35:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ELAB CH TW
04TAIPEI3742JAPAN POLICY AT A CROSSROADS
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan officials say they are willing to be patient with the glacial pace of development in formal relations with Japan because they need time to resolve a deep internal policy division over how to manage the relationship. The policy debate is driven by sharply divergent assessmen [...]
2004-11-23 08:11:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA CH TW
04TAIPEI3839CROSS-STRAIT ENTRY PERMIT REFORMS STILL NOT ENOUGH
[...] (SBU) Taiwan's Executive Yuan (EY) recently announced a package of reforms that expands the range of firms that are permitted to apply for entry permits on behalf of their employees and loosens the restrictions on which employees qualify. However, while the reforms extend the length of stay i [...]
2004-12-03 04:23:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ELAB CH TW
04TAIPEI3850CROSS-STRAIT AVIATION - THE GOLDEN LINK STILL OUT
[...] (C) Direct air transportation is the last area where the "three-links" have not been realized in either name or substance. Direct air links would cut passenger travel time by up to an hour and a half; ticket prices by more than 25 percent; and airfreight costs by 20 percent or more. Taiwan's [...]
2004-12-06 07:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL ETRD EINV TW CH
04TAIPEI3930CROSS-STRAIT INVESTMENT KEEPS GROWING
[...] Taiwan investment in the PRC approved by Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs during the first six months of 2004 was 68 percent higher than the same period last year. PRC data also shows a substantial increase in contracted investment but a modest drop in realized investment. High-tech firm [...]
2004-12-10 07:41:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEINV ECON ETRD TW CH
04TAIPEI4005CROSS-STRAIT TELECOMMUNICATIONS - INDUSTRY
[...] (SBU) Cross-Strait telecommunications thrive with over 50 million direct dial calls placed across the Strait every month that account for 35 percent of Taiwan's outgoing international calls. Many Taiwan telecom firms have partnered with PRC counterparts to provide special cross-Strait service [...]
2004-12-17 07:35:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECPS ECON EINV PREL CH TW
04TAIPEI4050TAIWAN'S NEW FINANCIAL SUPERVISORY COMMISSION
[...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission has been very active since it was established in July 2004 to encourage market liberalization and reform. Although some foreign businesses have complained about difficulty in keeping up with the flurry of new regulations, the regulati [...]
2004-12-22 09:05:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPINR EINV EFIN ECON TW CH
04TAIPEI4051LENOVO/IBM DEAL MEANS BUSINESS AS USUAL FOR
[...] (C) In the short term, Taiwan's information technology sector will not feel much impact from the Lenovo acquisition of IBM's PC division. However, over time Lenovo's increased bargaining power will increase competition among Taiwan's contract PC manufacturers and component suppliers. Some Ta [...]
2004-12-22 22:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EIND CH TW
04TAIPEI4076PRESIDENT CHEN, UNDER POST-ELECTION PRESSURE,
[...] (C) Summary. Post-December 11 election jockeying within the ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and between Green and Blue alliances continues in ways that may affect cross-Strait and U.S. relations. Members of the DPP's New Tide faction are publicly and messily blaming President Chen [...]
2004-12-27 21:29:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
04TELAVIV1366(S) ISRAELI CONCERN ABOUT POTENTIAL FRENCH ARMS
[...] (S) MOD DG Amos Yaron expressed concern March 3 to visiting Commerce U/S Kenneth Juster about signals that France might be ready to reverse its restrictive policy on arms sales to China. In a March 4 follow-up meeting, Rami Yungman of the MOD pol-mil bureau told polmiloff that the sources of [...]
2004-03-04 15:24:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETMARR MASS PREL PARM IS CH FR MILITARY RELATIONS GOI EXTERNAL
04THEHAGUE1093AMBASSADOR'S APRIL 23 MEETING WITH DUTCH POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Sobel met with Dutch MFA Political Director Hugo Siblesz on April 23 to discuss an upcoming Iraqi judicial conference in The Hague, possible Dutch leadership of a Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) in Afghanistan, extension of the Dutch troop deployment in Iraq, the [...]
2004-05-03 05:42:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL MOPS PHUM AF IZ CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE1145DUTCH VIEWS ON ADC LICENSE HARMONIZATION
[...] (U) This message is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. 2. (SBU) On May 7 econoff received the GONL response to reftel non-paper. The response came in the form of a letter to AS Wolf from Dirk Bruinsma, DG of Foreign Economic Relations of the Ministry of Economic Affairs. Text [...]
2004-05-10 13:58:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKSTC ETTC PARM NL CH
04THEHAGUE1717DUTCH/EU: FM BOT ON IRAQ, CHINA, ASEM, SUDAN, AND
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Ambassador Sobel met with Dutch Foreign Minister Ben Bot on July 7 to preview the agenda for the July 12-13 General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) in Brussels. Bot anticipated that the GAERC would agree to take positive steps with regard to Iraq and Sudan, although [...]
2004-07-09 12:36:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL PARM EAID NL IZ CH SU EUN
04THEHAGUE1779NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: REDIRECTION
[...] (C) On July 15, senior Dutch government interlocutors engaged in a robust and animated discussion on the China Arms Embargo during a dinne hosted by Ambassador Sobel for EUR DAS Glyn Davies and EUR/ERA Kathy Allegrone. The Dutch side pulled out all the familiar arguments (inevitability of lift [...]
2004-07-15 16:43:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL NL CH
04THEHAGUE1793EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON...
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN Gene Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors acknowl [...]
2004-07-16 12:55:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1796NETHERLANDS/EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: MEETING WITH
[...] (C) Summary: PolCouns and PolMilOff met on July 16 with representatives from the Australian, Japanese and Korean Embassies in The Hague to discuss the EU's China arms embargo. Of the three, the Japanese have made the strongest approaches to the GONL on this issue. The Australians have raise [...]
2004-07-16 14:58:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR PHUM CH NL
04THEHAGUE1801EU/US COOPERATION IN THE UNGA AND ON HUMAN RIGHTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dutch are deeply committed to the Transatlantic Dialogue, a successful EU Presidency, and leadership during the UN General Assembly that values USG input if not always agreeing with it. In discussions with DRL PDAS Kozak and IO DAS Lagon on July12 - 13, Dutch interlocutors a [...]
2004-07-16 15:38:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PHUM KDEM AORC NL CH UN
04THEHAGUE1833DUTCH PM BALKENENDE ON CHINA, TURKEY, AND THE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Prime Minister Balkenende told Ambassador Sobel on July 20 the EU has not yet reached consensus on lifting the China Arms Embargo before the December EU-China summit. While strong voices in the EU are pushing for a quick (but not unconditional) lift, others now appear less convinc [...]
2004-07-20 17:42:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPREL CH TK IS NL
04THEHAGUE1846NETHERLANDS/EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: BRIEFING FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Post coordinated a July 21 briefing for Dutch officials on U.S. concerns regarding a possible lift of the EU China arms embargo. MFA hosted the briefing which was also attended by GONL officials from MOD, Ministry of Economic Affairs and the PM's office. DRL Senior Advisor Susan O [...]
2004-07-22 14:30:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR PHUM CH NL
04THEHAGUE1894CODEL FRIST AUG 11
[...] Embassy The Hague warmly welcomes and grants country clearance for Senator Frist and staff members in The Netherlands on August 11, 2004. 2. As museums and stores in Amsterdam will not be open during transit time, post recommends delegation remain at the Schipol airport. Post also recommen [...]
2004-07-27 14:34:00Embassy The HagueUNCLASSIFIEDOREP AMGT ASEC AFIN CH SU KE NL
04THEHAGUE2023NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: LOCAL TAIWAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Taiwanese representatives in The Hague are engaging the Dutch government and parliamentarians in an effort to slow down the EU's rush to lift its arms embargo on China. Several parliamentarians have expressed sympathy for the Taiwanese position, but do not want to undercut the Du [...]
2004-08-13 13:10:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR PHUM CH TW NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2369NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA: DUTCH LOOKING FOR ACTION
[...] SUMMARY: (C) Dutch EU Presidency representative Piet de Klerk, Special Ambassador for Human Rights, will be in Tibet from September 20 to 23 and Beijing on September 24 for the next round of the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue. Poloff discussed the confidential agendas with Gerri Willems of t [...]
2004-09-17 15:15:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PHUM CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2462EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: VADM METZGER/DAS SUCHAN
[...] (C) Summary: On September 15, VADM James Metzger and PM/DAS Greg Suchan briefed a Dutch interagency team chaired by MFA Security Policy Director Maurits Jochems on U.S. concerns regarding the possible lifting of the EU's arms embargo on China. VADM Metzger outlined the enhanced threat posed [...]
2004-09-27 15:26:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MARR CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE2559EU-CHINA HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE: DISAPPOINTING, BUT
[...] (C) Summary: While working-level MFA contacts found recent EU-China discussions on human rights disappointing, on balance the October 11 GAERC will almost certainly determine that the EU-China Human Rights Dialogue is worthwhile and should continue. Dutch interlocutors stressed on October 5 [...]
2004-10-07 09:14:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL KIRF KJUS CH NL
04THEHAGUE2605NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA: EU "CAUTIOUS" ON LIFTING
[...] (C) Summary: According to Dutch FM Bot, the EU is moving "cautiously" with regard to the issue of lifting the China arms embargo. Although there is no strong opposition to lifting the embargo, several members feel more time is needed before making that decision. Bot would prefer not to have [...]
2004-10-12 14:12:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MARR ETTC CH NL EU
04THEHAGUE2611NETHERLANDS/HUMAN RIGHTS/CHINA: "DIALOGUE" OF THE
[...] (U) Please see guidance request in para 10. Bionote, para. 11. 2. (C) Summary: Dutch MFA contacts characterized the recently concluded round of the EU Human Rights Dialogue with China as a "dialogue of the deaf," but were certain it would continue. Chinese "dialogue fatigue" may have c [...]
2004-10-12 15:18:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH NL PINR UNAUS
04THEHAGUE2733EU/COHOM: WORKING FOR EU SUPPORT FOR US HUMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The United States and EU Troika met October 15 to discuss human rights issues in the context of the semi-annual "COHOM" troika meeting. The EU confirmed that they still value the human rights dialogue process with China and want to coordinate with us on ways to refocus all [...]
2004-10-22 13:59:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM AORC PREL CH NL
04THEHAGUE3067NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: POLDIR ON NOV
[...] (C) Ambassador Sobel discussed the EU China arms embargo with MFA PolDir Hugo Siblesz on November 22; specifically the reference to the EU's intention to send a "positive signal" to China. Siblesz said the PRC had requested reference be made to the embargo in the EU-China Summit Communique. A [...]
2004-11-23 17:29:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3156DUTCH PROPOSE PARTS CONTROL PLANS FOR 14-BIT ADC
[...] (S) On November 15, Chris Kessler, Export Control Non-Proliferation office director, Nicole Breland, Department of Defense export control policy advisor, and embassy econoff (note taker) briefed the non-paper (reftel) to Dutch ministry of foreign affairs, economic affairs and defense officials [...]
2004-12-03 09:19:00Embassy The HagueSECRETKSTC ETTC PARM NL CH
04THEHAGUE3166NETHERLANDS/EU: FM BOT ON CHINA, TURKEY,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: During a one and one half hour discussion with Ambassador Sobel on December 2, Dutch Foreign Minister Bernard Bot laid out his priorities for the last few weeks of the Dutch EU presidency. Bot stated categorically that he will not lift the Chinese Arms Embargo, but predicted (agai [...]
2004-12-03 16:47:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR CH RS NL EUN
04THEHAGUE3177NETHERLANDS/EU/CHINA: CHINA SUMMIT CONTENT STILL
[...] (C) Summary: With just over one working day left before the EU-China Summit, the Dutch are still in negotiations with the Chinese regarding content of an EU-China Joint Statement, including what if anything will come of talk about a Chinese "gesture" on human rights as part of a package for a p [...]
2004-12-06 16:55:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD MARR PARM CH NL EUN
04THEHAGUE544DUTCH/EU THOUGHTS: 60TH SESSION OF UN CHR
[...] (C) PolOff met with Hans Docter, MFA Commission on Human Rights (CHR) action officer, to discuss reftel. The Dutch are fully engaged with their EU partners in advance of the GoNL return to the CHR this spring. In addition to resolutions noted reftel, the EU will sponsor resolutions on Russia [...]
2004-03-03 15:22:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH NL UNHRC
04THEHAGUE787AMBASSADOR'S MARCH 24 MEETING WITH DUTCH POLITICAL
[...] (C) Summary: Ambassador Sobel met with Dutch MFA Political Director Hugo Siblesz on March 24. They discussed Iraq, Afghanistan, the Greater Middle East, the March 22-23 EU GAERC meetings and China human rights issues. Siblesz said a new UNSCR would help the government secure broad support [...]
2004-03-26 05:04:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER PARM PHUM IZ AF IR CH NL
04THEHAGUE868DEMARCHE TO DUTCH MFA ON EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (S) PolMilOff reviewed ref A demarche with Dutch MFA Director for Arms Export Policy Paul van den IJssel on April 2. Van den IJssel stressed that the Dutch were not among the leaders of the initiative to lift the EU embargo. Nevertheless, he saw merit in the PRC argument that China differs fr [...]
2004-04-02 16:39:00Embassy The HagueSECRETPARM PREL CH NL EUN
04VATICAN1300HOLY SEE RECEPTIVE TO U.S. CONCERNS ON CHINA AND
[...] No summary [...]
2004-04-02 04:45:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH CU KIRF PHUM VT UNHRC
04VATICAN1988VATICAN DELEGATION SEES PROGRESS IN VIETNAM
[...] (SBU) Vatican representatives who visited Vietnam April 27 - May 2 were pleased by their surprisingly cordial reception by Vietnamese officials. Authorities allowed the delegation to visit the diocese of Xuan Loc for the first time, as well as Ban Me Thuot, where there were clashes in April [...]
2004-05-21 12:44:00Embassy VaticanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH KIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT VM PGOV SOCI
04VATICAN337IRF: CARDINAL SEES OBSTACLES, PROGRESS IN VIETNAM
[...] (C) AMERICAN CARDINAL BERNARD LAW REVIEWED WITH POLOFF JANUARY 28 HIS MID-DECEMBER TRIP TO VIETNAM AT THE INVITATION OF VIETNAM'S NEW CARDINAL, JEAN-BAPTISTE PHAM MINH MAN. LAW SAID HE SAW NO SIGNS THAT THE GVN WAS EVEN INCHING TOWARDS ALLOWING THE CATHOLIC CHURCH A ROLE IN CIVIL SOCIETY [...]
2004-01-30 12:07:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH KIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT VM PGOV SOCI
04VILNIUS1190LITHUANIA FIRMLY OPPOSED TO LIFTING ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (C) The Charge delivered ref A points concerning the European Union China arms embargo to Zygimantas Pavilionis, MFA Political Director and Director of the EU Department, on September 29. The Charge highlighted the key reasons for the maintaining the embargo and high level of concern for this [...]
2004-09-30 12:20:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC PHUM CH LH
04WELLINGTON1058 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DAS RANDALL G.
[...] (SBU) Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Deputy Assistant Secretary Randall G. Schriver to travel to Christchurch and Wellington New Zealand from January 8-12, 2004. The purpose of this visit is to attend meetings with host government officials. 2. (U) Embassy has m [...]
2004-12-17 04:19:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA AFIN AMGT AS CH NZ PNG HI
04WELLINGTON655 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DEPARTMENT OF
[...] Embassy welcomes DOE Official David Streets to Christchurch, New Zealand from September 2 - 25, 2004. The purpose of this visit is to attend the 8th International Global Atmospheric Chemistry (IGAC) conference, and present a paper on "Mercury Emissions in China." 2. Embassy understands t [...]
2004-08-03 05:19:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA ENRG TRGY KSCA CH NZ
04WELLINGTON960 NEW ZEALAND COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR DR. JOHN
[...] (SBU) Embassy welcomes and grants country clearance to NSF Official Dr. John Brighton, Assistant Director in the Directorate for Engineering, to travel to Christchurch, New Zealand from November 26 - December 5, 2004. The purpose of this visit is to participate in observations of the U.S. An [...]
2004-11-18 03:19:00Embassy WellingtonUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOTRA TPHY CH NZ NSF
04YEREVAN1624 KOCHARIAN AND MINISTERS PLAN FIRST STATE VISIT TO
[...] (SBU) MFA sources confirmed July 20 that Armenian President Robert Kocharian would travel to China September 26-30. The GOAM had not yet made this information public but will likely announce it to the press July 21 or 22. Several GOAM Foreign Ministers have traveled to China in the past as pa [...]
2004-07-21 12:25:00Embassy YerevanUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV CH AM
04YEREVAN699GOAM ON CHR 60 CUBA AND CHINA RESOLUTIONS
[...] (C) We delivered demarche and talking points to the MFA Chief of International Organizations Department Valery Mkrtumian March 22 and Head of Americas Department Lilit Toutkhalian March 23 per instructions in reftel A. Both Mkrtumian and Toutkhalian reiterated comments made by FM Oskanian dur [...]
2004-03-25 03:00:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH CU AM UNHCR
04ZAGREB516CHR-60: CROATIA ON CUBA AND CHINA RESOLUTIONS
[...] (C) ON MARCH 23, THE AMBASSADOR DELIVERED TALKING POINTS WITH BACKGROUND ON THE CHINA AND CUBA RESOLUTIONS (REFS A,C) AT THE CHR TO MFA STATE SECRETARY (DEPUTY MINISTER EQUIVALENT) BISCEVIC. AMBASSADOR STRESSED THE GREAT IMPORTANCE THE U.S. PLACES IN BOTH RESOLUTIONS AND SOUGHT CROATIAN SUPPO [...]
2004-03-25 12:32:00Embassy ZagrebCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH CU HR UNCHR
05ABUDHABI2704UAE PROGRESS ON FTA ISSUES -- SLOW BUT STEADY
[...] (C) Summary: The UAE continues to make slow, but steady progress on outstanding Free Trade Agreement issues in advance of the proposed June 27 or 28 DVC between the lead negotiators. We have noticed an up tick in UAE preparations as the date of the DVC draws near. For that reason, Embassy su [...]
2005-06-15 11:04:00Embassy Abu DhabiCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EFIN AS CH TC FTA
05ABUDHABI4049UAE DEMARCHE: CUTTING OFF CONVENTIONAL ARMS TRADE
[...] (U) This message contains an action request at the end of para 2. 2. (S) Summary: Reminding MFA U/S Abdullah Rashid Al Noaimi of the UAE's commitment to working with the United States on shutting down proliferators and targeting their assets (refs A and B),Ambassador highlighted the need t [...]
2005-09-26 08:17:00Embassy Abu DhabiSECRETPARM MNUC KNNP IR CH KN TC
05ABUJA1846NIGERIA: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN RE PRC IN AFRICA
[...] U.S. Mission Nigeria has had some contact with official Taiwanese in Nigeria. Deputy Chief of Economic Section recently met socially with the Deputy Director of the Taiwan Trade Delegation, Mr. CHANG Ming. Two recently arrived Missions members have transferred from Taiwan. 2. Post believe [...]
2005-09-28 08:43:00Embassy AbujaCONFIDENTIALETRD EINV PREL CH TW NI
05ABUJA1925CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN NIGERIA
[...] Summary. (U) The People's Republic of China (hereafter China) has been for some time expanding its economic and business activity in Nigeria. Trade, energy, telecoms, and agriculture are the main areas of activity. Military cooperation is also an important area of engagement, both with Nig [...]
2005-10-07 07:35:00Embassy AbujaSECRET//NOFORNEAID ECON PREL MASS EMIN ENRG ETRD AF CH
05ALMATY1433KAZAKHSTAN: CHINESE PIPELINE UPDATE
[...] (C) Summary: Construction of the stalled Atasu-Alashankou oil pipeline is moving forward after a harsh winter and the late delivery of pipe, according to KMG contacts. However,the Kazakhstanis are unhappy with the Chinese over perceived lower netbacks and lack of control -- Beijing has respons [...]
2005-04-12 11:51:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY1434CHINESE DEMAND CASPIAN OFFSHORE BLOC FOR GAS
[...] (C) Summary: The Director of the Kazakhstani Institute of Oil and Gas (KIOG),Serik Burkitbayev, reported that China is demanding an offshore Caspian bloc as quid-pro-quo for support of a natural gas pipeline to China. That pipeline, to be built in stages, will initially transport Turkmen and [...]
2005-04-12 11:59:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3075PETROKAZAKHSTAN SOLD TO CHINESE CNPC SUBSIDIARY
[...] (C) Summary: Canadian oil company PetroKazakhstan (PK) announced its sale to PetroChina, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the China National Petroleum Company (CNPC),on August 22, for $4.18 billion. Thomas Dvorak, president of one of two principal Kazakhstan-based PK operating companies, was o [...]
2005-08-23 04:38:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET IN KZ CA CH ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3143PETROKAZAKSTAN FOLLOW-UP
[...] (C) Summary: PetroKazakhstan (PK) officials expect to finalize the company's sale (ref A) to "PetroChina" (a CNPC subsidiary) next week, and a company vice-president discounted press rumors that India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) might attempt to top PetroChina's bid. A well-plac [...]
2005-08-26 11:31:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALEPET CA CH IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ALMATY3857KAZAKHSTAN: NEW SUBSOIL AMENDMENTS BROADEN STATE'S
[...] (C) Summary: On October 15, President Nazarbayev signed into law a series of amendments which expand the scope of the GOK's "preemptive rights" to cover the case of the sale of a company whose subsidiary conducts subsoil operations in Kazakhstan. The new amendments appear to have been tailor [...]
2005-10-21 09:13:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG CH EPET IN KZ ECONOMIC
05ANKARA1109 UPDATE ON TURKISH LIMITS ON CHINESE TEXTILE
[...] (SBU) Shortly after imposing surveillance and protective measures against 42 categories of Chinese textile and apparel imports in connection with section 242 of the Working Party report, GOT and Chinese officials held consultations in Ankara in late January. Both the Chinese Ambassador to Turk [...]
2005-03-03 10:46:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KTEX TU CH
05ANKARA2294 APPAREL EXECUTIVES ON CHINESE EXPORTS, TIFA,
[...] (U) This message was coordinated with Amconsul Istanbul. 2. (SBU) Summary: In an April 8 lunch, textile and apparel industry representatives praised U.S. movement toward limits on Chinese textile imports and expressed the hope the European Commission would follow suit. They also supported [...]
2005-04-22 10:42:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD KTEX EFIN TU CH EUN
05ANKARA2893APPROACHING THE EU IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 23 GAERC
[...] (C) As part of Embassy Ankara's ongoing effort to advise the Turkish MFA of USG positions vis-a-vis the European Union, we delivered reftel demarche to MFA European Union Directorate Political Affairs Department Head Hakan Akbulut, who initially asserted that Turkey had parallel attitudes as [...]
2005-05-23 08:54:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALCH PREL SU MARR MOPS TU EUN
05ANKARA5319TURKS WILL NOT ACCEPT UIGHURS FROM GITMO
[...] No summary [...]
2005-09-13 13:39:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALMOPS PREL PTER KAWC PHUM PREF PINR TU CH
05ASUNCION1095PARAGUAY: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN ON PRC WHA
[...] (S) The Taiwanese Ambassador to Paraguay took up his assignment this year. The Ambassador has infrequent social contact with him but believes the Taiwanese Ambassador would be amenable to contact on PRC activities. The Polcouns has relatively frequent social and professional contact with th [...]
2005-08-31 15:34:00Embassy AsuncionSECRETEAGR ECON EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD ETTC PHUM PREL CH PA
05BANGKOK2431THAI POLICY ON CHINESE REFUGEES
[...] (C) Summary. The Thai government continues to refuse UNHCR access to Chinese dissident Lu Decheng for a refugee status determination interview. In their handling of Lu, the Thai are balancing human rights concerns and U.S. and UNHCR pressure against their relations with China and a belief tha [...]
2005-04-05 08:45:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM TH CH
05BANGKOK4780CHINA REVALUES; THAI BUSINESS SHRUGS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-26 10:04:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETRD ECON CH TH
05BANGKOK5443CHINESE VICE PREMIER WU YI TO VISIT THAILAND IN
[...] (C) At a dinner he hosted for the Ambassador on August 22, Chinese Ambassador to Thailand Zhang Jiuhuan confirmed information contained in reftel that PRC Vice Premier Wu Yi is scheduled to visit Thailand in September. Zhang explained that Wu would spend three or four days in either Bangkok [...]
2005-08-24 08:07:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TH
05BANGKOK7460CHINESE EMBASSY WANTS TO BUILD LINKS WITH U.S.
[...] (C) Summary. As part of our ongoing effort to follow China's growing influence in Thailand, the Ambassador hosted a reception on December 1 for the PRC Embassy at the Residence. Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jiuhuan called for greater dialogue between the U.S. and China on a wide variety of iss [...]
2005-12-02 08:43:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MASS MARR CH TH
05BEIJING10421USTR/DOC DELEGATION MEETING WITH VFM YANG JIECHI
[...] (C) During a June 23 meeting with Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi, Deputy USTR Josette Shiner and Acting Undersecretary of Commerce Tim Hauser stressed U.S. desire to address the trade deficit and intellectual property rights (IPR) though cooperation. They emphasized that the United States [...]
2005-06-27 08:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD PREL KIPR CH
05BEIJING14582ADM FALLON AND GENERAL LIANG AGREE ON NEED FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Admiral Fallon and General Liang agreed on the need to improve bilateral mil-mil ties, but stated frank disagreements regarding the transparency of the Chinese military budget and the use of force to resolve the Taiwan question, during a cordial meeting September 6. Liang acknowl [...]
2005-09-06 13:45:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL PINS CH
05BEIJING5704REACTION TO DISSIDENT LIU XIAOBO'S ONLINE ARTICLE
[...] (C) Post has been monitoring Chinese websites and checking with contacts to track the reaction in China to an online article by dissident Liu Xiaobo criticizing racist comments toward Secretary Rice expressed by some netizens on Chinese websites at the time of the Secretary's March visit. Liu, [...]
2005-04-05 12:04:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL SOCI CH
05BRASILIA2317BRAZIL: CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN LATIN AMERICA AND
[...] (C) In response to reftel request, post provides the following information regarding Chinese activities in Brazil. Economic, trade, investment, and science and technology information will be provided septel. Ref B outlines recent developments on environmental cooperation between China and Br [...]
2005-08-29 19:00:00Embassy BrasiliaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EAIR MARR CH BR
05BRASILIA3026 SLOW GOING ON BIOTECH, BUT MONSANTO LOOKING AT
[...] (SBU) Summary. In early November, Monsanto executives blanketed Brazil as first CEO Hugh Grant and his management team visited the country, followed shortly thereafter by a week-long tour of the company's Growth Advisory Committee. Notwithstanding the problems that the firm has experienced in [...]
2005-11-16 14:36:00Embassy BrasiliaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR KIPR BEXP ETRD BR CH IPR
05BRUSSELS1231IS THE EU RETREATING ON THE CHINA ARMS EMBARGO?
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The EU drive to lift its arms embargo on China appears to be faltering as a result of the March 14 passage of the anti-secession law, increased U.S. pressure, and China's unwillingness to deliver concessions on human rights. Our EU contacts generally confirm press reports that EU [...]
2005-03-24 11:27:00Embassy BrusselsCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETTC CH TW EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS1542Gymnich Takes No Decision on China Arms,
[...] (SBU) The EU's informal "Gymnich" meeting of foreign ministers sought to place the EU-China relationship in a broader context, but the arms embargo issue loomed over the discussion. A Council staffer told us a consensus still exists within the EU to work on the issue, but a majority of member [...]
2005-04-19 10:30:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID MASS CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS25EU/ARMS EXPORTS/CHINA: 2003 REPORT SHOWS INCREASED
[...] On December 21 the EU released its 6th Annual Report on the Code of Conduct for arms exports, covering CY 2003. The report, compiled each year by the COARM (conventional arms exports) working group of Member State licensing authorities, covers the value and quantity of export licenses issued [...]
2005-01-04 11:33:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDMASS PARM ETTC PREL CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2735GAERC: EU FMs ASK SYRIA TO PROMOTE REGIONAL
[...] EU FM's in the July 18 GAERC urged Israel to exercise maximum self-restraint and the Palestinian Authority to take immediate and effective action against those involved in terrorist attacks. They called on Syria to take action to promote regional stability, including by supporting the legiti [...]
2005-07-19 14:07:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SY LE IS IR IZ UZ ZI ID SU CH ZK EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS283EU/CHINA ARMS: TEXT OF DRAFT EU "TOOLBOX" FOR
[...] (S) Poloff was given a confidential EU reporting cable containing the current draft of the not-yet-agreed EU "Toolbox" for post-embargo countries. Full text of the draft is in para 2. Council and Member State contacts report that the French are close to agreement on this draft, which has alr [...]
2005-01-21 17:26:00Embassy BrusselsSECRETETTC PARM PREL CH EUN USEU BRUSSELS
05BRUSSELS2840EU RECEIVES DEFENSE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CHINA
[...] (SBU) On July 25 and 26, we delivered Reftel A points to Ana Ramirez, Principal Administrator for China and Southeast Asia at the European Council, and Henriette Geiger, China Desk Officer at the European Commission. Both expressed appreciation for the report and talking points. They pointed [...]
2005-07-27 15:30:00Embassy BrusselsUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH PARM PM PREL USEU BRUSSELS
05CAIRO2897MOD ADVISOR CLAIMS LIMITED EGYPTIAN MILITARY
[...] (C) On April 13, PolOff asked senior MoD advisor MG Fouad Abd al Haleem about the depth of MoD interests in China. (Note: Defense Minister Tantawi visited China in the fall of 2004, the Chinese Defense Minister just concluded a visit to Egypt, the Egyptian Minister of Military Production i [...]
2005-04-14 15:48:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS CH EG
05CAIRO4535EGYPT: ARCENT COMMANDER HEARS BRIGHT STAR
[...] (C) Summary: During June 15 meetings with Ministry of Defense (MoD) officials in Cairo, ARCENT Commander LTG Whitcomb was told that BRIGHT STAR planning was progressing well and that MoD saw no outstanding problems (such as invitations to the three observer countries which were of concern t [...]
2005-06-15 16:49:00Embassy CairoCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS MASS SU SY CH IZ AF EG
05CALCUTTA18ARUNACHAL PRADESH: ISOLATED TRIBAL STATE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Geographic isolation, historical misfortune and deliberate choice combine to make the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh India's most isolated and among it least developed. As home to 26 major tribal groups, Arunachal is something of an anthropologist's dream, but a politic [...]
2005-01-18 09:17:00Consulate KolkataCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI ECON ENRG PBTS PREF CH IN
05CALGARY643URANIUM: THE REVIVAL OF ENERGY'S "OTHER WHITE MEAT"
[...] The international media buzz generated by Alberta's booming oil and gas industries has overshadowed a revival of interest in western Canada's uranium resources. Seemingly destined to be the "other white meat" of Canada's energy industry, uranium's fortunes had been in decline for a quarter-cen [...]
2005-10-28 21:59:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDEMIN ENRG ETRD PARM CH CA
05CALGARY656CALGARY ENERGY ROUND-UP: OCTOBER 2005
[...] Alberta Minister Melchin Warns Ottawa to Keep Energy out of Softwood Lumber Dispute: "Hands off Our Oil" 2. NEP2 on the Horizon? 3. Alberta Energy Company Buys North Sea Developer 4. New Terasen-Pembina Partnership Proposes Condensate Pipeline 5. New Oilsands Regulations Raise Environmenta [...]
2005-11-04 03:56:00Consulate CalgaryUNCLASSIFIEDENRG EPET ETRD PGOV SENV CA CH UK
05CANBERRA310AUSTRALIA'S VIEW ON THE EU'S INTENTION TO LIFT ITS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Several articles in the Australian press over the past several days have miscast the GOA's policy on the EU's professed intention to lift its ban on arms exports to China. Contacts at the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) have assured us that the GOA fully shares the [...]
2005-02-17 07:01:00Embassy CanberraCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL ETTC ETRD AS CH
05CANBERRA432DISCUSSIONS BEGIN FOR CHINA TO BUY AUSTRALIAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: John Carlson, Director General of the Australian Safeguards and Nonproliferation Office (ASNO),told us his late-February trip to Beijing to begin exploratory discussions on an "agreement for cooperation" on uranium sales to China went well overall. He described his interactions [...]
2005-03-04 04:34:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPARM ENRG KNNP PREL ETTC MNUC AS CH
05CANBERRA879AUSTRALIA: EAP A/S HILL'S DFAT ROUNDTABLE, SESSION
[...] (C) In a May 17 roundtable attended by senior Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) officials, DFAT Deputy Secretary Geoff Raby told EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill that Australia supports the U.S. approach to the DPRK nuclear problem and would continue to conv [...]
2005-05-23 23:27:00Embassy CanberraSECRET//NOFORNPREL PGOV PTER MARR AS CH TW ID TT ARF APEC NK SK
05CANBERRA882EAP A/S HILL'S MEETING WITH FOREIGN AFFAIRS
[...] (S) EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill told Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) Secretary Michael L'Estrange on May 17 that there was a SIPDIS growing sense of urgency in Washington about the DPRK's nuclear program. L'Estrange agreed that the current state of [...]
2005-05-24 04:24:00Embassy CanberraSECRETPREL MNUC AS KN CH KS JA ID ARF
05CARACAS1807CHINA'S INCREASING COMMERCIAL TIES WITH VENEZUELA
[...] (U) Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez has identified China as an alternative commercial partner to the "imperialistic" United States and has moved aggressively to cultivate Sino-Venezuelan relations. Recent state visits between the two countries have yielded dozens of agreements; however, mos [...]
2005-06-14 19:00:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ENRG ECPS CH VE
05CARACAS2667CNPC EXECUTIVE'S THOUGHTS ON VENEZUELA
[...] (C) Gong Xun Lu, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) America's President and General Manager of Sorifules Sonoven visited the Embassy on September 1 for a visa interview and a courtesy call with the Ambassador. During the wait for his visa interview, Lu told the Petroleum Attache (Pe [...]
2005-09-02 13:16:00Embassy CaracasCONFIDENTIALEPET EINV CH VE
05CHIANGMAI195CHINESE VISITORS SHOW INTEREST IN THAILAND-BASED BURMESE EXILE GROUPS
[...] (SBU) Summary. Chinese visitors from Yunnan traveled to northern Thailand in May and July to plumb the exile groups and non-governmental organizations (NGOs) involved in the Burmese opposition movement These two trips were the latest is a two-year series of back-and-forth cross-border vis [...]
2005-08-22 02:58:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PREF PINR TH CH BM PHUM
05CHIANGMAI214CORRECTED COPY: THAI-CHINESE TRADE TALKS AIM HIGH - SOME
[...] Summary. Thai and Chinese officials charted an ambitious five-year "strategic economic partnership" during the Second Meeting of the Joint Committee on Trade, Investment and Economic Cooperation in Chiang Mai September 21-23. While news accounts headlined "Chinese investment to surge", some [...]
2005-09-30 05:02:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECIN PREL CH TH WTRO ASEAN
05CHIANGMAI215JAPANESE CONSULATE GENERAL EXPANDING PRESENCE IN NORTHERN THAILAND
[...] Summary. Japanese diplomatic representation in Chiang Mai continues to expand with the addition of a fluent Thai speaker, the first to be stationed in the north in many years. The Consul General has made it clear that Japan is interested in playing a more active role in this region and that he [...]
2005-10-03 09:57:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIEDPINR PREL PHUM TH JA CH
05CHIANGMAI252BUILD IT AND THEY WILL COME: THAILAND PLANS NEW MEKONG PORT TO BOOST CHINA TRADE
[...] (U) Summary Although the Mekong River trade between northern Thailand and southern China has not lived up to expectations, the Thai government plans to build a second, larger, port in Chiang Rai. The go-ahead came after the Deputy Transport Minister returned from a visit to Yunnan province sol [...]
2005-12-21 10:08:00Consulate Chiang MaiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD ECIN ECON PGOV PREL CH TH WTRO
05COLOMBO813TSUNAMI AID AND STATUARY: CHINESE PREMIER'S VISIT
[...] (SBU) Chinese premier Wen Jiabao's April 8-9 visit here yielded some modest tsunami aid and debt relief, mutually reinforcing public condemnations of the "evil" of separatism, and a new bust of Chou Enlai for a Chinese-built conference center in Colombo. For the Sri Lankans, who face a hefty [...]
2005-04-29 08:33:00Embassy ColomboUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV EAID CH CE
05DHAKA1707CHINESE PM'S VISIT REAFFIRMS STRONG BILATERAL TIES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Chinese premier's two-day visit to Dhaka ended with a joint communiqu, nine accords, and renewed bilateral warmth after last year's tiff over the now-closed Taiwan trade office. The commercial payoff appears to be modest, in part because Bangladesh's economy is increasingly d [...]
2005-04-11 11:51:00Embassy DhakaCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG ETRD CH BG
05DHAKA3635BANGLADESHI SCIENCE MINISTER WANTS NUCLEAR POWER
[...] (S) SUMMARY: Bangladesh's Minister of Science has told U.S. officials he wants to obtain a commercial nuclear reactor to supply electric power to Bangladesh. No other BDG ministry has expressed support for Khan's proposal. Khan has also approached the Chinese with his interest in a reactor, c [...]
2005-07-28 07:33:00Embassy DhakaSECRETENRG ECON MNUC PARM PREL TRGY TSPL BG CH BGD
05DJIBOUTI995CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN DJIBOUTI
[...] (C) The Republic of Djibouti and the People's Republic of China have had diplomatic relations for 26 of the 28 years Djibouti has been independent. Over those 26 years, China has given a substantial amount of aid to Djibouti in the form of loans, grants, building projects and cooperative trade [...]
2005-10-05 13:48:00Embassy DjiboutiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD EFIN EMIN EINV ENRG ETTC PHUM SENV AF CH DJ
05DUSHANBE1644IIR 6 947 0005 06/CHINESE GIVE 32 VEHICLES TO TAJIK ARMED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-07 13:26:00Embassy DushanbeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNMCAP TI CH
05FRANKFURT5998DALAI LAMA VISITS GERMANY
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Dalai Lama paid a three-day visit to Frankfurt and Wiesbaden to receive one of Germany's most prestigious awards (the Hesse Peace Prize). Hesse Minister-President Roland Koch (CDU/Christian Democrat) drew praise from across the political spectrum for his endorsement of the [...]
2005-08-05 14:27:00Consulate FrankfurtCONFIDENTIALKIRF PGOV PINR GM CH XD
05GABORONE1444CHINA WOOS BOTSWANA THROUGH EXCHANGE VISITS,
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China uses exchanges, assistance and trade as three primary tools to strengthen its ties with Botswana. According to the Director for Asia and Africa Mr. Manyepedza Lesetedi in the MFA, nearly two-dozen GOB officials traveled to China this year to participate in short courses [...]
2005-10-06 15:31:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PGOV CH BC
05GABORONE934LOCAL RESENTMENT TOWARD CHINESE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: Perceived unfair competition, against a background of slower economic growth and rising unemployment, has fed an emerging anti-Chinese sentiment, particularly in Francistown, Botswana's second largest city. Local businessmen there see Chinese shopkeepers as illegally crowding ou [...]
2005-07-06 14:58:00Embassy GaboroneUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON CH BC
05GENEVA1809UNHCR: STILL NO REPLACEMENT IMPLEMENTATION PARTNER
[...] (C) UNHCR continues to seek an Implementation Partner (IP) in Nepal to replace the deregistered Tibetan Refugee Welfare Office (TRWO) in providing assistance to Tibetan refugees transiting to India. In a June 26 meeting, UNHCR's Asia Desk Chief Catherine Huck and Senior Legal Advisor Peter [...]
2005-07-28 12:10:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL IN CH NP PHUM UNHCR
05GENEVA2484UNHCR EXCOM #5: SEEKING BETTER PROTECTION FOR
[...] (C) Summary: On the margins of UNHCR,s Executive Committee meeting, Acting PRM A/S Rich Greene raised in meetings with Chinese Mission Counselor and UNHCR staff the fate of North Korean asylum seekers in China. Chinese concerns over stability in northeast Asia and successful resolution of t [...]
2005-10-14 08:43:00US Mission GenevaCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PHUM EAID CH KN UNCHR
05GENEVA2809 TRIPS COUNCIL, CHINA TRM, OCTOBER 25, 2005
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-17 04:07:00US Mission GenevaUNCLASSIFIEDKIPR ETRD KJUS PGOV CH JA SW CA WTRO EUN
05GUATEMALA2050CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN GUATEMALA
[...] (S) Summary: Guatemala does not maintain substantial public or private sector ties with PRC China. Taiwanese influence in political and military affairs effectively blocks Chinese access. That influence has been maintained through direct assistance and bribes to government officials and is [...]
2005-08-26 18:37:00Embassy GuatemalaSECRETECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN EMIN PINS PGOV KCOR CH TW GT ESENV
05HANOI1143VIETNAM AND CHINA: COMING AROUND WARILY
[...] (C) Summary: After a rocky six months (ref A),China and Vietnam are knitting relations back together. An exchange of leader visits is in the works, the GVN is looking forward to a China-hosted conference on the Mekong and the Chinese Minister of State Security recently visited Vietnam for tal [...]
2005-05-17 08:07:00Embassy HanoiCONFIDENTIALCH MOPS PGOV PREL SENV TW VM CVR
05HANOI1505 U.S.-FUNDED TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS WORKSHOP IN
[...] (U) Summary: Between May 25 - 27, The Asia Foundation, using Department of State grant money, held an anti- trafficking in persons workshop in Quang Ninh, a Northeastern province of Vietnam. The workshop, which received USD 243,915 in funding from the Department, attracted a diverse set of p [...]
2005-06-17 05:52:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PINS CH VM TIP
05HANOI1748 U.S.-FUNDED TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS WORKSHOP IN
[...] (U) Summary: Between May 25 - 27, The Asia Foundation, using Department of State grant money, held an anti- trafficking in persons workshop in Quang Ninh, a Northeastern province of Vietnam. The workshop, which received USD 243,915 in funding from the Department, attracted a diverse set of p [...]
2005-07-11 07:11:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PINS CH VM CVR TIP
05HANOI2164 VIETNAM AND CHINA WORKING TO BOOST RELATIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: While U.S.-Vietnam relations have been improving and expanding, fueled by the June visit of the Prime Minister to Washington, Sino-Vietnamese relations have not been standing still. In keeping with its long-standing "balancing" strategy, Vietnam sent State President Tran Duc L [...]
2005-08-22 04:00:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD PBTS CH VM CVR WTO
05HANOI2760 RECENT GVN SUCCESSES IN COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN
[...] (U) Summary and Comment: Vietnam, grimly aware of its humiliating status as a source country for trafficking in persons, continues to make a strong effort to combat the crime and has racked up an impressive number of trafficking prosecutions and convictions. Security officials have identifie [...]
2005-10-20 09:42:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIEDKCRM KWMN PINS CH CB VM TIP CVR
05HANOI315NSC Senior Director Michael Green Discusses China,
[...] (SBU) Summary: NSC Senior Director for Asia Dr. Michael J. Green and the Ambassador discussed bilateral relations and regional strategic dynamics with Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Vu Khoan on February 4. The DPM stressed regional dialogue, particularly through the ASEAN framework, while recog [...]
2005-02-07 11:23:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KIRF ETRD OVIP KPOW CH VM APEC CVR HUMANR RELFREE ASEAN WTO
05HANOI366 NSC Senior Director Michael Green Discusses China
[...] (SBU) Summary: The complicated Vietnam-China relationship is at a relatively weak point, with the traditional friendship of the two ruling Communist Parties tested by bilateral incidents and rising distrust of China's motives in Asia, according to Vietnamese think tank and foreign policy offic [...]
2005-02-16 10:13:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD PBTS CH VM ARF CVR ASEAN
05HANOI509 INPUT FOR 2005 TIP REPORT - VIETNAM
[...] Mission Vietnam's response to the TIP questions in ref A, paragraphs 18-21 follows, following the alphabetical checklist format. 2. OVERVIEW OF VIETNAM'S ACTIVITIES TO ELIMINATE TIP A. Characterization of trafficking in Vietnam: Vietnam is a country of origin for trafficked women and [...]
2005-03-02 06:44:00Embassy HanoiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYKCRM PHUM KWMN ELAB SMIG ASEC KFRD PREF CH TW CA VM OMIG CVR TIP
05HARARE1331IDEOLOGY, DESPERATION FUEL GOZ,S TIES TO CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: The ruling ZANU-PF party has long maintained a close diplomatic and military relationship with China, dating back to the liberation war in the 1970,s. In recent years as the GOZ,s international isolation increased and the local economy nosedived, Zimbabwe has placed growing impor [...]
2005-09-27 06:59:00Embassy HarareSECRET//NOFORNECON EMIN PGOV PHUM PREL ZI CH
05HELSINKI160AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH FM: MIDDLE EAST IS "NUMBER
[...] (C) Finnish Foreign Minister Erkki Tuomioja invited the Ambassador to a working lunch February 2. Tuomioja was more relaxed and upbeat than we have seen for some time; the Ambassador was received unusually warmly and a cordial atmosphere existed throughout. The FM welcomed the President's Fe [...]
2005-02-04 15:59:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL XF AF ID CH MARR CASC KIPR FI EUN
05HELSINKI186AMBASSADOR'S LUNCH WITH PRESIDENT HALONEN
[...] (C) In a meeting over lunch February 11, Finnish President Tarja Halonen reinforced in person what we have already heard from her staff: that she would appreciate an opportunity to meet with the President. Halonen told the Ambassador that she wants to take a leading role in promoting the norma [...]
2005-02-14 17:01:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL XF AF CH IZ RS FI EUN
05HELSINKI321FINLAND: VIEWS ON MARCH GAERC ISSUES
[...] (U) On March 15 we met with Finnish MFA Acting European Correspondent Leena Aalto to review issues on the agenda for the March 16 GAERC, and to reinforce USG concern over the future of the EU's China arms embargo. Following are Finnish views, by subject: 2. (C) Croatia: Aalto said that "fr [...]
2005-03-15 15:17:00Embassy HelsinkiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM XF CH HR LE RS FI EUN EU GAERC
05HOCHIMINHCITY422(SBU) GVN ADVISOR THANH ON PARTY REFORM, CHINA, CENTRAL
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: Special Advisor to the Prime Minister in the South Vo Viet Thanh described for the Consul General on April 18 his frustrations with the pace and tenor of reform in Vietnam and outlined ideas for change, particularly within Vietnam's Communist Party (CPV). Thanh said [...]
2005-04-20 12:03:00Consulate Ho Chi Minh CityUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV PREL PINR VM CH HUMANR ETMIN CVR RELFREE
05HONGKONG1444ACTING CE TSANG PLAYING DEFENSE
[...] (C) Summary and comment/suggestion: On March 17, I met Hong Kong Acting Chief Executive (CE) Donald Tsang to convey U.S. concern about the rule of law in Hong Kong (ref a). Tsang insisted that the Hong Kong Government (HKG) had reached its position on the two/five year question through commo [...]
2005-03-17 09:33:00Consulate Hong KongCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV HK CH
05HONGKONG1769ACTING CE TSANG SEEKS U.S. UNDERSTANDING
[...] (C) Acting Chief Executive (A/CE) Tsang called me late April 6 to provide background regarding the Hong Kong Government's (HKG) decision to initiate a request for an interpretation to settle the issue of the duration of the term of the CE to be elected in July of this year. He said that a br [...]
2005-04-06 10:55:00Consulate Hong KongCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PREL CH HK
05HONGKONG4611HONG KONG CHIEF EXECUTIVE DONALD TSANG LOOKS AHEAD
[...] (C) At lunch with me on October 3, Chief Executive (CE) Donald Tsang looked ahead to the Government's Policy Address on October 12, its upcoming proposals for political reform, and his visit to the U.S. at the end of October. With the policy and political reform issues out in the open, he hop [...]
2005-10-03 09:06:00Consulate Hong KongCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH HK
05KATHMANDU2209 DEMARCHE ON REFUGEE PROCESSING IN NEPAL
[...] (C) In an October 6 meeting with Foreign Minister Ramesh Nath Pandey, the Ambassador discussed the USG's proposal to stand up a refugee processing operation in Kathmandu for some Tibetan refugees resident in Nepal (ref A). The Ambassador also shared with FM Pandey the one-page description of t [...]
2005-10-07 10:15:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL CH IN NP
05KATHMANDU2379CHINESE MILITARY AID TAKES PRESSURE OFF KING TO
[...] (C) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Thapa announced on October 24 that China had committed about 1 million USD for military assistance to Nepal this year, noting that more assistance would follow next year. The Ambassador publicly (septel) and privately (ref A) cautioned that, while Nepal [...]
2005-10-31 11:56:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS CH NP JP
05KATHMANDU2383CHINESE MILITARY AID TAKES PRESSURE OFF KING TO
[...] (C) Chief of Army Staff (COAS) General Thapa announced on October 24 that China had committed about 1 million USD for military assistance to Nepal this year, noting that more assistance would follow next year. The Ambassador publicly (septel) and privately (ref A) cautioned that, while Nepal [...]
2005-11-01 04:43:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS CH NP
05KATHMANDU2389NEPAL-INDIA RELATIONS
[...] (C) Indian Ambassador Mukherjee told the Ambassador that it was likely Indian Prime Minister Singh would have a bilateral meeting with the Nepal King on the margins of the upcoming SAARC summit in Dhaka. Mukherjee said Singh would likely send a clear message to the King on the need to reconci [...]
2005-11-04 10:26:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS CH IN NP
05KATHMANDU2516 CHINESE AMBASSADOR DENIES COMMERCIAL WEAPONS
[...] (C) Chinese Ambassador Sun Heping categorically stated to the Ambassador in a November 18 meeting that China had no large commercial sales to Nepal in the works. The Ambassador described to Sun his comments at a press conference in Butwal (refs A and B) that new provisions of large amounts of [...]
2005-11-18 08:37:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MCAP PGOV PINS CH NP
05KATHMANDU2866NEPAL'S MAN IN TIBET DISCUSSES REFUGEE, ARMS AND
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY: NEPAL'S DIPLOMAT IN LHASA HAS CONFIRMED THAT CHINESE PRESSURE PROMPTED NEPAL TO CLOSE THE TIBETAN REFUGEE WELFARE OFFICE IN KATHMANDU LAST YEAR. CONTINUING PRESSURE FROM THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA (PRC) ALSO MEANS THAT NEPAL DOES NOT PLAN TO RECOGNIZE A SUBSTITUTE ORGANI [...]
2005-12-19 11:33:00Embassy KathmanduCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PREF MASS MCAP SENV NP CH
05KINGSTON2680PRC ACTIVITIES IN JAMAICA
[...] (U) This message responds to Ref A Tasking. Post regrets the lateness of submission. -------- Overview -------- 2. (SBU) It is not surprising that both economic and political calculations underlie the GOJ's efforts to enhance ties with the People's Republic of China (PRC),while Beijin [...]
2005-12-09 12:28:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG PHUM CH JM
05KINGSTON386JAMAICA COMMITTED TO STRONGER TIES WITH CHINA
[...] (C) Eager to attract Chinese investment in Jamaica's economy and tourists to its beaches, Prime Minister P.J. Patterson and Foreign Minister K.D. Knight rolled out the red carpet for Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong and his 150-member Chinese trade delegation, which visited Kingston Februa [...]
2005-02-11 20:28:00Embassy KingstonCONFIDENTIALPREL BTIO EAID KPAO CH JM
05KINSHASA1365 CONGO/B: CHINESE PRESENCE IN CONGO-BRAZZAVILLE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: As was stated in Ref B, Chinese presence in the Republic of Congo (ROC) is on the rise. One corporation is constructing a hydroelectric dam, another is building low-income housing, another is bringing drinking water to low-income communities, and yet another is expanding televi [...]
2005-08-24 13:07:00Embassy KinshasaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYAF CH ECON EAGR EFIN EMIN ENRG ETTC PHUM PREL ETRD SENV CF ENIV
05KINSHASA1614CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN AFRICA: EXPANDING IN THE DRC
[...] (C) As is the case in many African nations, China is working hard to expand its ties with the DRC. Chinese interest in the DRC comes at a moment when the GDRC is itself searching for significant investment to assist with social and economic development, as well as equipment (such as boots and [...]
2005-09-29 08:28:00Embassy KinshasaCONFIDENTIALECON EMIN ETRD PREL CG CH
05KIRKUK300(U) CHINA WOOS IRAQI KURDS
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: China seeks better relations and trade with Iraq's Kurdistan Region, including oil. Kurdistan is officially autonomous, but foreign relations remain the prerogative of the Iraqi national government, so the Kurds' dealings with China are handled through the dominant political p [...]
2005-12-22 12:50:00REO KirkukUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD CH IZ
05KUWAIT3850KUWAIT FUND DIRECTOR GENERAL DISCUSSES AID TO
[...] (U) Action request at para 13. 2. (SBU) Summary and Comment: In an August 24 meeting with the Ambassador, the Director General of the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development (KFAED),Abdulwahab Al-Bader, made the following key points: (1) GOK has donated 25 million USD in grants to the [...]
2005-08-28 13:26:00Embassy KuwaitUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETTC KTFN KVPR PINR PTER KU AF IZ GZ CH WB TERROR FINANCE
05LAGOS1413MICROSOFT LOSING MILLIONS, CHINESE PIRATED
[...] (C) Chinese copycat firms appear to be using Nigeria as base for producing and selling pirated computer software. Microsoft Nigeria executives complain the number of Chinese factories and Nigerian outlets selling pirated software products has increased the past year. Piracy likely will increa [...]
2005-09-12 11:14:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ETRD KIPR EINV CH NI
05LAGOS1518CHINESE AND SOUTH KOREAN FIRMS BIDDING FOR RAIL
[...] (C) Summary. Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) Managing Director Abubakar told us competing Chinese and South Korean firms were interested in constructing new rail lines and upgrading existing lines. Sometime in October, the NRC would chose the group with which it will partner. By the end o [...]
2005-09-29 12:59:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALELTN ECON PGOV PREL NI CH KS XB
05LAGOS1531TELECOM SECTOR GROWS, CHINESE FIRMS EXPAND
[...] (C) Summary. Telecom operators believe the Nigerian Communications Commission's (NCC) unified licensing policy allowing existing fixed wireless and mobile licensees to provide both services for voice, data and multimedia will reinforce the current dominance enjoyed by the key players already [...]
2005-09-30 14:17:00Consulate LagosCONFIDENTIALECPS ECON EINV EIND PGOV NI CH
05LAGOS1961AQUACULTURE EXPERTS STATE NIGERIAN FISHING
[...] (U) Aquaculture experts report Nigeria has consistently underperformed in meeting targeted fish production quotas. They blame the low productivity on lack of available commercial vessels and able seafarers, environmental pollution, poor enforcement of fishing regulations, lack of defined water [...]
2005-12-30 08:14:00Consulate LagosUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIS ETRD EINV PHSA SENV PGOV PREL CH NI
05LIMA478CHINESE VICE PRESIDENT ZENG QINGHONG'S VISIT TO
[...] (U) Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong, accompanied by a delegation of 124 persons, paid an official visit to Peru on January 26 to 28. The visit here was the second leg of a five-nation sojourn within Latin America and the Caribbean, which also includes Mexico, Venezuela, Trinidad and Tobag [...]
2005-01-28 18:07:00Embassy LimaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD ECON PE CH
05MADRID1000SPAIN'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF MARCH 16 FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Poloff discussed the China arms embargo, Croatia, Human Rights in Belarus and Cuba, the Middle East Peace Process, Hamas, Lebanon, Sudan, Moldova, and Georgia with the MFA's Head of EU Policy Planning Enrique Mora Benavente on March 10 and March 14. Spain's position regarding [...]
2005-03-15 17:44:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL PTER HR CH LE KPAL SU RS GG SP EUN
05MADRID1619SPAIN: DOE LETTER ON ITER NEGOTIATIONS DELIVERED
[...] No summary [...]
2005-04-26 15:13:00Embassy MadridUNCLASSIFIEDTRGY TNGD ENRG KSCA CH KSAC RS JA SP EUN
05MADRID1891SPAIN'S VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 23 EU FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff discussed the China Arms Embargo, European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP),and Sudan with Carlos Fernandez-Arias, MFA EU Policy Coordinator (and Special Assistant to MFA Political Director Dezcallar) on May 17. Fernandez-Arias does not expect the China Arms Embargo [...]
2005-05-18 10:37:00Embassy MadridCONFIDENTIALCH PREL SU MARR MOPS SP EUN
05MANILA1257ROMULO'S CHINA TRIP FIXES DATES FOR PRESIDENT HU
[...] (C) According to Department of Foreign Affairs China Director Maria Theresa Almojuela, the main purpose of Foreign Secretary Alberto Romulo,s February 28-March 2 visit to SIPDIS China was to fix the timing for President Hu Jintao,s state visit to the Philippines, which is now set for April [...]
2005-03-17 08:23:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS CH RP
05MANILA1954CHINESE PRESIDENT HU JINTAO VISITS MANILA
[...] (C) SUMMARY. The state visit of Chinese President Hu Jintao focused primarily on economic and trade issues, with apparently no discussion of improving military-to-military ties. Although Deputy Chief of the General Staff General Xiong Guang Kai plans a trip Manila in May, observers do not e [...]
2005-04-29 08:31:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PINR CH RP
05MANILA2174MORE ON HU JINTAO'S VISIT TO THE PHILIPPINES
[...] (C) SUMMARY. According to the Department of Foreign Affairs, PRC President Hu Jintao's state visit was a "normal" component of Beijing's outreach to the region. Visits by the PRC Vice Minister of Defense and Chief of Staff of the People's Liberation Army are on the agenda as part of the war [...]
2005-05-12 23:08:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR EPET ECON CH RP
05MANILA2277THE DEPUTY SECRETARY'S MAY 5 MEETING WITH
[...] (U) May 5, 2005; 10:00 a.m.; Manila, the Philippines. 2. (C) Summary: President Arroyo underscored to the Deputy Secretary on May 5 that she considered the U.S. to be the SIPDIS Philippines' closest partner in dealing with security, economic and other issues. She confirmed that her go [...]
2005-05-18 06:38:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MARR ECON OVIP RP CH BM IZ SU ID
05MANILA2335DEFENSE SECRETARY MAKES STRONG PUBLIC CASE FOR PDR
[...] (U) SUMMARY. In a major speech at the prestigious Manila Overseas Press Club, Secretary of National Defense Cruz made a strong public pitch for Philippine Defense Reform (PDR),saying it would allow the Philippines to defeat the multiple insurgencies and terrorist threats facing the country. [...]
2005-05-20 08:05:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALMOPS MARR PREL PINS PTER CH RP
05MANILA4740MALACANANG-SENATE RELATIONS DETERIORATE
[...] (C) Summary: After several highly contentious Senate sessions, a group of Opposition senators led by Senate President Franklin Drilon continues to press for more hearings into issues potentially embarrassing to President Arroyo. Malacanang has reacted angrily and is strictly controlling acc [...]
2005-10-04 05:32:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINS PINR ECON EINV PTER CH RP
05MANILA5799SENATOR BOND'S DECEMBER 9 MEETING WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary. U.S. Senator Christopher S. Bond, accompanied by CDA Paul W. Jones, met with President Gloria Macapagal Arroyo on December 9. President Arroyo pledged support for U.S. trade liberalization proposals at the WTO Ministerial Meeting in Hong Kong and for the U.S. efforts to encoura [...]
2005-12-13 09:23:00Embassy ManilaCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETRD EINV RP BM CH KS
05MAPUTO1297CHINESE TIES WITH MOZAMBIQUE
[...] (U) Summary: China has extensive political, economic, and military ties with Mozambique, and its visibility appears to be growing. Mozambique,s President and Prime Minister have each met with their Chinese counterparts in the last two months. End Summary. ------------------- Political Relat [...]
2005-10-05 13:13:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID PREF PREL CH MZ
05MAPUTO1410MOZAMBIQUE - CHINESE FISHING BOAT SEIZED IN MAPUTO
[...] On October 26 Mozambican authorities seized a Chinese fishing vessel in Maputo's port, after it was found to be carrying an illegal catch of four tons of shark and tuna, according to press reports. The vessel, Da Yuan Yu 309, had docked at the port due to engine trouble. Mozambican authoriti [...]
2005-10-28 09:16:00Embassy MaputoUNCLASSIFIEDEFIS KCRM PREL CH MZ
05MASERU245INPUT FOR HIRC CHINESE TESTIMONY
[...] (C) China continues to demonstrate significant interest in Lesotho as noted in Para. 2. In addition to those activities, post has observed that senior members of government have participated in travel to China over the past 12 months. These officials included the Prime Minister, the Deputy [...]
2005-05-12 14:14:00Embassy MaseruCONFIDENTIALPREL LT CH
05MASERU478LESOTHO: CHINA'S INFLUENCE IN AFRICA
[...] (SBU) Lesotho's relationship with China appears to be deepening as visits by dignitaries from both countries increase and China's involvement in projects large and small expands. The political aspect of the relationship is based on Lesotho's acceptance of a "one china/two systems" policy pala [...]
2005-09-27 10:28:00Embassy MaseruUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CH LT UN
05MINSK1106The Few, The Timid, The Youth Groups
[...] (SBU) Summary: Poloff met with a series of non-partisan youth NGOs to determine young peoples' attitudes to the present and future of Belarus. All of the youth organization leaders criticized GOB policies regarding youth and democracy. They also painted a dismal picture of the situation for [...]
2005-09-15 07:04:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR BO CH
05MINSK1286China Q Belarus Relations: Politically Strong,
[...] (C) Summary: On October 14 the newly arrived Chinese Ambassador candidly discussed Chinese-Belarusian relations. He asserted his main task is to increase Belarusian Q Chinese economic ties to balance the strong political ties between Minsk and Beijing. He complained that this would be an impo [...]
2005-10-21 14:21:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR ECON BO CH
05MINSK1485 GOB Seeks Meeting with U.S. Delegation During WTO
[...] Following up on Ambassador's November 21 meeting with Deputy Foreign Minister Aleksandr Mikhnevich (reftel),the MFA on December 8 delivered a letter to Ambassador requesting the Embassy's assistance in arranging a meeting with a senior member of the U.S. delegation at the December 13-18 WTO M [...]
2005-12-09 13:47:00Embassy MinskUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINR ECON BO CH
05MINSK956Minsk's Deepening Relations with China
[...] (U) Summary: Belarus' relationship with China continues to strengthen. China has invested and plans to invest millions of dollars in Belarusian companies while Belarus is contemplating opening a bank in China. Both countries have exchanged military delegations and have signed military accord [...]
2005-08-16 12:58:00Embassy MinskCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR BO CH
05NAIROBI3300REGIONAL ISSUES AND KENYA TRAVEL WARNING:
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Congressman Donald Payne expressed appreciation to Kenya for its leadership role in the Sudan peace accord and the Somalia reconciliation process in a meeting with President Kibaki August 10. The Congressman said he was trying to encourage the State Department to take a more acti [...]
2005-08-15 03:03:00Embassy NairobiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID ECIN PINS KUNR SO SU ET DJ SP CH KE
05NAIROBI3600KENYA'S PRESIDENT GOES TO CHINA - AND WHAT IT MEANS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Kenyan President Mwai Kibaki's August state visit to China was clearly aimed at further developing a bilateral economic relationship which, while small, is growing rapidly. Trade and tourism are especially robust. Investment by Chinese firms in Kenya has yielded less-spectacu [...]
2005-09-05 05:39:00Embassy NairobiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID EAIR ECIN ECON EFIN ELAB EINV ETRD PREL CH KE
05NASSAU1601CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN THE BAHAMAS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The Chinese presence in The Bahamas has been steadily expanding since the two countries established diplomatic relations in 1997. The PRC and the GCOB have exchanged high-level delegations to discuss the full range of international political issues, explore economic opportunitie [...]
2005-09-08 18:46:00Embassy NassauSECRETECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PHUM EMIN CH BF ESENV
05NASSAU166NEW CHINESE AMBASSADOR TO THE BAHAMAS CALLS ON
[...] (C) Newly-arrived Chinese Ambassador ((Li)) Yuanming paid a courtesy call on Ambassador January 25. Ambassador Li was accompanied by his senior staff members, Li Boheng (DCM); Song Zhenguang (First Secretary); and Chen Dayu (Second Secretary). DCM Robert Witajewski also joined in the meetin [...]
2005-01-25 18:20:00Embassy NassauCONFIDENTIALPREF PREL PINR CH BF
05NDJAMENA1492CHINA'S LIMITED INFLUENCE IN CHAD
[...] (SBU) Summary: Since 1997, N'Djamena's official recognition of Taiwan has limited Chinese influence in Chad. Chinese firms, however, are interested in becoming involved in Chad's oil sector. Chad is not taking the People's Republic of China up on recent overtures. End Summary. 2. (SBU) [...]
2005-10-04 13:57:00Embassy NdjamenaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAGR ECON CD EFIN EMIN ENRG ETRD ETTC PREL SENV AF CH ENIV
05NEWDELHI1542INDIA QUERIES US ON POSSIBLE PAKISTAN-CHINA PROLIFERATION
[...] (U) This is an action request, see para 3. 2. (C) During a February 23 meeting with AC/RSS Director Bob Gromoll, SA/RA Director John Schlosser, PolCouns, and Pol-MilOff, MEA Additional Secretary (International Security) Meera Shankar asked about the status of a USG response to two GOI non [...]
2005-03-01 10:53:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP CH PK IN INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI2475DELHI EU MEMBER STATE MISSIONS TAKE ROSY VIEW OF
[...] (C) Summary: At a March 31 meeting of EU and "likeminded" countries hosted by the Danes, EU member state representatives evinced surprising optimism about the potential for a constituent assembly and constitutional changes to resolve the impasse in Nepal. We noted a clear preference for an I [...]
2005-04-01 14:39:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MASS KDEM IN NP BT DA NL SW SZ CA FR UK FI NO CH PK
05NEWDELHI2597INDIAN CONCERN ABOUT CHINESE PROCUREMENT FOR PAKISTAN'S WMD PROGRAM VIA US FIRM
[...] (S) On March 25, MEA Under Secretary, Disarmament and International Security Affairs (DISA),Nutan Kapoor passed to PolMilOff a nonpaper outlining Indian concern about a Chinese firm trying to procure a fixed gamma ray spectrometer from a US firm for shipment to Pakistan. The GOI asks that th [...]
2005-04-06 13:00:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPARM PREL KNNP ETTC PK CH IN INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI3164INDIA WAITING FOR ACTION FROM NEPAL'S KING
[...] (C) Summary: India wants to see progress toward democracy on the ground, not just hear the right words, before resuming arms shipments to Nepal, MEA Joint Secretary (North) Ranjit Rae told PolCouns and Poloff on April 27. Dismissing media reports of a "U-turn in Indian policy" as "speculation [...]
2005-04-27 12:59:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS KDEM PHUM IN NP CH IS SF
05NEWDELHI3275INDIAN LAWMAKERS MISSING MESSAGE ON US-INDIA
[...] (C) Summary: During an Indo-US Parliamentary Forum (IUPF) gathering on April 27, Indian lawmakers were upbeat about US-India relations, but were surprisingly uninformed about key details of the initiatives underway to make the strategic partnership a reality. Suggesting that the positive impa [...]
2005-05-02 07:03:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS PARM KNNP PK CH IN NSSP US
05NEWDELHI3308INDIA UPBEAT WITH SHEINWALD ON CHINA AND PAKISTAN;
[...] (C) Summary: Aside from nuclear issues (septel) UK NSA Sir Nigel Sheinwald's April 25-26 visit to New Delhi stuck to familiar ground, with the PM, NSA Narayanan, and Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran providing an encouraging backdrop for SIPDIS the September 7-8 India-EU and India-UK Summits. [...]
2005-05-02 13:20:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PK IZ NP BG CH IN AF UK INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI3653FS SARAN PREPARES FOR WASHINGTON
[...] (C) Summary. In a May 14 meeting with the Charge, Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran gave an optimistic overview of the SIPDIS issues for his upcoming trip to Washington, emphasizing the GOI's intention to develop a rich menu of deliverables to make the Prime Minister's July White House visit "a [...]
2005-05-14 12:46:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP KDEM ETTC MASS NP CH IZ IN US
05NEWDELHI3744INDIAN GOVERNMENT BRIEFS ON NEW EXPORT CONTROL LAW
[...] (C) Summary: MEA Additional Secretary (International Security) Meera Shankar expressed MEA intentions to take the lead on implementation of the new WMD law in a meeting with Charge, PolCouns, and PolMilOff on May 18. According to Shankar, the real success of the WMD bill was not its passage [...]
2005-05-18 13:17:00Embassy New DelhiSECRETPGOV KSTC KNNP TRGY ETTC CH IR IN
05NEWDELHI3810PUTIN: "MANY GUESTS IN MOSCOW, BUT ONLY ONE INDIA"
[...] (C) Summary: According to our Indian contacts, President Putin offered India a range of defense and energy cooperation proposals during PM Manmohan Singh's May 8-10 visit to Moscow, renewing top-level bonhomie after his scratchy visit to New Delhi last December. Commenting on Putin's offer to [...]
2005-05-20 12:30:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG ETRD KNNP TSPA RS CH IN
05NEWDELHI3973AMB TAHIR-KHELI HEARS INDIAN UNSC PITCH
[...] (C) Summary: In meetings with senior MEA officials on May 26, Ambassador Shirin Tahir-Kheli, the Secretary's UN Reform Adviser, heard a strong Indian claim for a permanent UNSC seat, and identified peacekeeping, management and accountability reform, counterterrorism, nonproliferation and demo [...]
2005-05-27 14:42:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PHUM IN CH UNSC
05NEWDELHI4091USG ASSESSMENT OF TIBETAN REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In response to the Dalai Lama's request that the US consider a resettlement program for some 10,000 Tibetan refugees, a USG delegation traveled to India and Nepal from May 2-10, meeting with Tibetan, Indian, Nepalese, and Embassy officials to assess the political and logistical [...]
2005-06-01 14:09:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREF PHUM PREL CH BT NP IN
05NEWDELHI4718INDIAN NON-PAPER ON PAKISTANI EFFORTS TO PURCHASE
[...] (C) During the June 16 US-India Strategic Stability and Nonproliferation Dialogue, MEA Additional Secretary (International Security) Meera Shankar gave A/S for Arms Control Stephen Rademaker the following non-paper regarding possible sale of a fixed gamma ray spectrometer by the US firm Canbe [...]
2005-06-21 11:23:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP PARM PK CH IN US INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI4719INDIAN NON-PAPER ON PAKISTANI EFFORTS TO PROCURE
[...] (C) During the June 16 US-India Strategic Stability and Nonproliferation Dialogue, MEA Additional Secretary (International Security) Meera Shankar gave A/S for Arms Control Stephen Rademaker the following non-paper regarding Pakistani entity Project Management Organization's efforts to procur [...]
2005-06-21 11:25:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PK CH IN INDO PAK
05NEWDELHI4961US-INDIA NON-PROLIFERATION DIALOGUE
[...] (C) Summary: Arms Control A/S Stephen Rademaker and representatives from AC, NP, SA, OSD, and Embassy met GOI counterparts, led by MEA Additional Secretary (International Security) Meera Shankar on June 16 to continue the ongoing bilateral dialogue on strategic stability and nonproliferation [...]
2005-06-29 13:08:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KNNP PARM ETTC KSTC IR PK CH IN NSSP
05NEWDELHI4996INDIA TESTS TRILATERAL TALKS WITH CHINA AND RUSSIA
[...] (C) Summary: Foreign Minister Natwar Singh's June 2 meeting with the Foreign Ministers of China and Russia in Vladivostok reflects India's desire for greater cooperation on areas of mutual interest such as energy, terrorism, and business, but Delhi-based analysts contend that any results for [...]
2005-06-30 12:24:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV RS CH IN
05NEWDELHI5049MISHRA CAUTIOUSLY OPTIMISTIC TO U/S BURNS ABOUT
[...] (C) Summary: Meeting with U/S Burns and the Charge on June 25, former NSA Brajesh Mishra was cautiously optimistic on the US-India relationship. One of the architects of India's greatly expanded ties with Washington, Mishra stressed that progress would be incremental and evolutionary, that b [...]
2005-07-01 12:12:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KNNP ENRG IN CH US
05NEWDELHI5445GOI WORKING TO MANAGE DISAPPOINTMENT AT US G-4
[...] (C) Summary: US opposition to the G-4 UN Security Council expansion proposal was badly received in India, but the GOI is doing damage control to preserve the positive atmospherics of the PM's July 18-20 Washington visit, including working to ensure the resolution will not come up for a vote while t [...]
2005-07-14 13:16:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL IN CH UNSC
05NEWDELHI5815INDIAN LEFT OPPOSES "PRO-US SHIFT" BUT WILL
[...] Summary: The Left Front heavily criticized agreements reached during the PM's visit to Washington, claiming that the UPA has abandoned its pledge in the Common Minimum Program (CMP) to pursue "multipolarity," in favor of a "pro-US shift" initiated by the previous NDA government. The CPI and C [...]
2005-07-27 13:04:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PARM KNNP ECON IN CH IR
05NEWDELHI6215MEA PLAYS DOWN BHUTANESE KING'S VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: King Wangchuck's August 1-4 visit to New Delhi was part of a routine exchange and did not focus narrowly on an imminent Bhutan-China boundary agreement, according to MEA Joint Secretary (Nepal/Bhutan) Ranjit Rae. Rae said that the border issue was discussed, along with other rout [...]
2005-08-10 12:30:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF ECON IN NP BT CH
05NEWDELHI6411INDIA ALLEGES PAKISTANI AND CHINESE WEAPONS SALES
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-18 13:02:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS IN PK NP CH
05NEWDELHI6594MEA STICKS WITH TWIN PILLARS, SKEPTICAL ON UN
[...] (C) A skeptical MEA Joint Secretary (North) Ranjit Rae told A/DCM on August 26 that the GOI will receive UN envoy Lakhdar Brahimi in New Delhi on August 30, but was puzzled by what the UN might expect to accomplish in Nepal. In contrast to reports in Kathmandu and among non-governmental India [...]
2005-08-26 12:45:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM IN NP CH KS
05NEWDELHI719FIRST INDIA-CHINA STRATEGIC DIALOGUE MODEST BUT
[...] (C) Summary: The January 24 strategic dialogue between China and India "did not accomplish much," but did provide insight into China's view of the world, Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran told the DCM on January 27. From New SIPDIS Delhi's perspective, the dialogue illustrated China's [...]
2005-01-28 13:04:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KDEM IN CH
05NEWDELHI73LODI GYARI INFORMS INDIA OF PLANS FOR TIBETAN
[...] (C) On January 3, the Dalai Lama's Special Representative Lodi Gyari told Ambassador Mulford that he had briefed MEA Joint Secretary (East Asia) Ashok Kantha that same day on Dharamsala's intention to relocate 10,000 Tibetan refugees from India and Nepal to the US. He emphasized that he had [...]
2005-01-04 13:26:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM IN CH NP
05NEWDELHI7505NEPALESE MAOISTS STILL TOP CONCERN FOR GOI
[...] (C) Summary: The GOI still sees the Maoists as its chief concern in the ongoing crisis in Nepal, MEA told us on September 27. However, the GOI believes the cease-fire could be a sign of progress toward an ultimate political solution, if the Maoists prove sincere in their professed commitment [...]
2005-09-27 08:00:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS KDEM IN NP PK CH
05NEWDELHI757STRATEGIC DIALOGUE WITH CHINA JUST THE BEGINNING,
[...] (C) Summary: "If China had proposed a strategic dialogue a few years ago, we would have been wary," MEA Joint Secretary (East Asia) told PolCouns and Poloff on January 31, SIPDIS adding that the PRC now seems willing to engage with India on issues of global importance. Echoing Foreign Secr [...]
2005-01-31 13:46:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IN CH
05NEWDELHI8247NEPAL, AFGHANISTAN, AND IRANIAN TERRORISM: FOREIGN
[...] This message contains an ACTION REQUEST for SA. Please see para 11. 2. (C) Summary: Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran and his regional Joint Secretaries told visiting U/S for Political Affairs Nick Burns on October 22 that the GOI would announce that day the opening of several points along t [...]
2005-10-24 12:01:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MASS EAID ENRG PHUM IN NP AF PK CH CE BM TH
05NEWDELHI858EXPLAINING INDIA'S ANGER OVER DEVELOPMENTS IN NEPAL
[...] (C) Summary: New Delhi's surprisingly angry reaction to developments in Nepal underlines the serious mid to long-term implications the GOI believes King Gyanendra's actions will have on Nepal, India, and the GOI's larger foreign policy objectives. From New Delhi's perspective, the King has s [...]
2005-02-03 12:17:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PTER MASS EAID PREF ASEC IN NP CH
05NEWDELHI9205INDO-JAPANESE INTERESTS CONVERGING AHEAD OF EAST
[...] (C) Summary: Prime Minister Singh is heading to Kuala Lumpur for the December 14 East Asian Summit (EAS) at a time of rapid improvement in Indo-Japanese relations that may finally overcome the sense on both sides of unfulfilled potential. In a December 2 meeting with PolCouns, MEA's Asia Co [...]
2005-12-06 12:57:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN ETRD ENRG TRGY KNNP CH JA IN ASEAN
05NEWDELHI9592GOI'S TAKE ON CHINA'S ROLE IN DEVELOPING THE
[...] (C) Summary: In a December 16 meeting on India's relationship with Central Asia and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),MEA J/S Jaimini Bhagwati (Eurasia) suggested that India and the US should look for opportunities to advance our shared interests in the region. Bhagwati speculated [...]
2005-12-20 13:24:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPINR PREL KDEM MOPS CH IN PK RS
05NEWDELHI9750GOI TURNING PESSIMISTS ON NEPAL
[...] (C) Summary. GOI officials told us on December 27 that developments in Kathmandu since Foreign Secretary Saran's early December visit have made them less hopeful of a resolution any time soon to the continued political stalemate in Nepal. Hardening of the positions of both the Palace and th [...]
2005-12-27 12:21:00Embassy New DelhiCONFIDENTIALPREL KDEM PTER MASS IN NP CH
05NEWDELHI9754TIBETANS IN INDIA BRIEF VISITING STAFFDEL SZYMANSKI
[...] (U) Summary: Members of the Tibetan government-in-exile in Dharamsala, including the chief executive of the Central Tibetan Authority and the Dalai Lama, told visiting professional staff of the House Small Business Committee during a December 11-12 visit that although human rights conditions [...]
2005-12-28 05:23:00Embassy New DelhiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PHUM KDEM PREF IN CH
05OTTAWA1197 Canada and China conclude expanded air transport
[...] On April 19 Canada's Transport Minister Jean Lapierre and International Trade Minister Jim Peterson announced the conclusion of a new and expanded bilateral air transport agreement with the People's Republic of China. The new entitlements include possibilities for all-cargo and code- sharing [...]
2005-04-20 13:56:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECIN EINV CA CH
05OTTAWA382 CANADIAN TRADE MISSION TO CHINA HIGHLIGHTS
[...] SUMMARY/INTRODUCTION: Economic relations with China were a key focus of Prime Minister Paul Martin's January tour of South and East Asia (which also touched on tsunami relief and a range of political issues - see ref A). China displaced Japan in the past decade as Canada's largest trading p [...]
2005-02-08 17:56:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIEDETRD EINV PREL CVIS KFRD CH CA
05OTTAWA402CANADA LOOKS TO CHINA FOR NUCLEAR REACTOR SALES
[...] (U) Sensitive but unclassified. Not for distribution outside USG channels. 2. (SBU) Summary: Along with interest in joint development of petroleum and mineral resources (reftels),Canada and China have also pledged to deepen their ties in nuclear energy. During Prime Minister Martin's [...]
2005-02-09 19:05:00Embassy OttawaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG TRGY CA CH AECL
05PANAMA2004GOP WINS BIG AGAINST CHINESE-OWNED PANAMA PORTS
[...] (C) Summary: The GOP and Panama Ports Company (PPC) agreed on September 8 to reverse a highly questioned move by the former Moscoso administration in 2002 that freed PPC from its contractual obligations to pay $22.2 million annually plus a variable annual payment of 10% of its gross annual in [...]
2005-10-05 12:59:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALEWWT ETRD ECON PREL PM CH ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
05PANAMA909PANAMA: CHINA AND TAIWAN TEND THEIR GARDENS AS
[...] (C) China had high hopes of replacing Taiwan as Panama's diplomatic partner, given the supposed pro"China tilt of President Torrijos's PRD government, in power since 9/1/2004. Also, Taiwanese diplomats worried that China could use the Mar del Sur public relations disaster (that grew out of the Ta [...]
2005-04-22 20:27:00Embassy PanamaCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR PGOV ETRD EWWT PM CH TW VE POL CHIEF
05PARIS1542FRANCE: EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO, CODE OF CONDUCT AND
[...] (C) Summary: Our MFA contact reported that internal EU negotiations on the modalities of a strengthened Code of Conduct were completed, while discussions on the "toolbox" were almost done. This GOF export control expert reaffirmed the belief that the EU China Arms Embargo would be lifted befo [...]
2005-03-09 10:32:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL MARR CH FR
05PARIS1580FRENCH POSITION ON THE JOINT EU-CHINA STATEMENT ON
[...] (S) Following a demarche delivered on 01 March on a separate matter, French Missile Technology Control Regime (MTCR) Point of Contact David Bertolotti provided EST Officer comments on the French position regarding the joint European Union-China statement on nonproliferation issued o/a October [...]
2005-03-10 07:56:00Embassy ParisSECRETPARM FR JA CH MTCR
05PARIS1727FRENCH RESPONSE ON MARCH 16 GAERC DEMARCHE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-03-15 16:12:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALETTC PREL PTER HR CH LE KPAL RS GG FR SY EUN
05PARIS1823MOD ADVISOR UPBEAT ON BILATERAL RELATIONSHIP; SEES
[...] (C) Summary: Defense Minister Alliot-Marie's Diplomatic Advisor Bertrand Besancenot provided Political Minister-Counselor with a readout of the Minister's March 9-10 visit to the United States. He described at length the positive tone in the bilateral relationship, as reflected in Alliot-Mari [...]
2005-03-18 10:13:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM CH FR NATO EUN
05PARIS1880FRENCH RESPONSE ON ICJ NOMINATION
[...] We delivered to the MFA's International Organizations directorate March 10 a diplomatic note in support of Judge Buergenthal's nomination, together with the judge's curriculum vitae. Poloff met March 21 with MFA IO advisor Didier Gonzalez, congratulating the GoF on the appointment to the ICJ [...]
2005-03-21 16:39:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH UK NL FR UNSC UNGA RU
05PARIS2220READOUT OF CHIRAC'S MARCH 26-28 OFFICIAL TRIP TO
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The MFA, the Japanese Embassy here, and the French High Commissioner for Science all provided readouts to Embassy on President Chirac's March 26-28 trip to Japan. According to our interlocutors and the press, Chirac and PM Koizumi continued to express opposing views on both the EU' [...]
2005-04-04 11:31:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TRGY FR JA CH TW
05PARIS2603FRENCH DENY ANY PLANS TO SELL FIGHTER AIRCRAFT TO
[...] (U) Reftel FBIS reports quoted Taiwan and Hong Kong press reports that France intends to sell 210 Mirage 200-9CS fighter aircraft, along with 1,200 MICA missiles and 180 alternative engines, as part of a 12 billion euros defense trade package. The sale allegedly was agreed to last December 20 [...]
2005-04-15 17:06:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ETTC CH FR EUN
05PARIS2764FRAMATOME/PARTNER IN NUCLEAR POWER
[...] Please direct this message to the Commerce Department Advocacy Center. 2. Summary: On April 18, Embassy Science Officers visited Framatome headquarters, a subsidiary of GOF majority-owned Areva, which provides nuclear power reactors, fuel, and support services not only in France, but ar [...]
2005-04-22 16:09:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDEIND BEXP TRGY FR CH ENGR
05PARIS2974PM RAFFARIN'S APRIL 21-24 TRIP TO CHINA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Building on the high-profile exchange of French and Chinese presidential visits last year, Prime Minister Raffarin focused his late April visit mostly on economic issues and cultural affairs. His statement that China's March anti-secession law is "compatible" with the French pos [...]
2005-05-02 16:58:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON FR CH
05PARIS3379FRANCE APOLOGIZES FOR MIX-UP BARRING U.S. MILITARY
[...] (C) A wrong call by a low-level French official was quickly reversed when we brought it to the attention of the MOD and MFA. At issue was the participation of Col. Ernest Herold, Chief of the Embassy's Office of Defense Cooperation, in the annual study trip sponsored by the Direction Generale [...]
2005-05-17 17:02:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PINR CH FR NATO
05PARIS3441(C) OECD: CHINA CONTINUES PRESSURE AGAINST
[...] (C) Chinese Embassy officials have continued to press the OECD Secretariat to oppose Taiwan's applications to join committees as observers. In conversations on May 11 and May 18, the officials, including the Embassy's Commercial Counselor, requested that the OECD notify member country delegat [...]
2005-05-19 14:54:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON CH TW
05PARIS3491FRENCH ON MAY 23-24 GAERC
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Poloff delivered reftel points on May 16 and spoke with MFA deputy chief for Common Foreign and Security Policy Pascal LeDeunff on May 19. LeDeunff described Sudan as "incontestably the most important" subject the GAERC will tackle; said that the EU-3 will seek EU support for th [...]
2005-05-20 16:57:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALCH PREL SU MARR MOPS PARM KNNP MNUC FR EUN NATO
05PARIS4705COUNSELOR ZELIKOW'S CONSULTATIONS WITH FRENCH MFA
[...] (C) Summary: Counselor Zelikow reviewed general themes in U.S. foreign policy with MFA Political Director Stanislas Laboulaye and senior ministry officials. The June 28 meeting took place in conjunction with the Counselor's anti-terrorism consultations in Paris (septel). In response to a Fren [...]
2005-07-06 12:04:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM MNUC CH IR IS FR PETER
05PARIS547FRENCH ON JANUARY 31 GAERC
[...] (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche points to MFA CFSP deputy Pascal LeDeunff on Jan. 18 and followed in conversation with LeDeunff Jan 28. LeDeunff noted that the French are awaiting "with enthusiasm" the visits to Europe of both President Bush and Secretary Rice. With regard to the Presid [...]
2005-01-28 17:56:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM EAID KPAL BK CU IR IZ UP CH FR EUN
05PARIS5566REQUEST FOR FRANCE TO STOP A SHIPMENT OF
[...] (S/NF) On 16 August, ESTH Nonproliferation Officer met French MFA desk officer for Nuclear Nonproliferation, Sebastian Jaunet, to discuss the Proliferation Security Initiative (PSI) investigation regarding the transfer of vibration/centrifuge systems involving the U.S. company Data Physics, [...]
2005-08-18 13:34:00Embassy ParisSECRET//NOFORNPREL KNNP PARM MNUC ETTC FR CH
05PARIS5864FRENCH RESPONSE ON SEPT 1-2 GYMNICH: CHIRAC AND FM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: According to Pascal LeDeunff, deputy of the MFA's Common Foreign and Security Policy unit, the French have tabled a paper for discussion on Turkey at the September 1-2 EU Gymnich meeting. LeDeunff told us Aug. 30 that FM Douste-Blazy will meet with President Chirac Aug. 31 to de [...]
2005-08-30 17:07:00Embassy ParisCONFIDENTIALKPAL PREL IR CH TU IZ VE CY FR EUN
05PARIS630EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO: FRENCH TELL JAPANESE EU
[...] (S) Japanese political Officer Korehito Masuda (strictly protect) told poloff that during a Jan. 31 Paris meeting between GOF MFA Deputy Vice Minister for Foreign Policy Tsuneo Nishida and Presidency Diplomatic Advisor Maurice SIPDIS Gourdault-Montagne, Gourdault-Montagne said that the EU [...]
2005-02-01 19:39:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL MARR ETTC CH FR JA
05PARIS7154PROLIFERATION SECURITY INITIATIVE: FRENCH UPDATE
[...] (S) ESTH/NP officer received a brief update from Sebastien Jaunet, French MFA nuclear expert and PSI contact regarding the status of the French government's inter-agency investigation into the transfer of centrifuge equipment involving the U.S. company Data Physics, French company Actidyn Sy [...]
2005-10-19 10:44:00Embassy ParisSECRETPREL KNNP PARM MNUC ETTC FR CH
05PARIS8247 USUNESCO: KOREAN DMZ: NO MECHANISM EXISTS TO
[...] The 17 November public suggestion of Ted Turner of the United Foundations Foundation at a New York City event to designate the Korean DMZ as a World Heritage Site was unworkable, South Korean UNESCO rep Ki-Joung Cho told poloff in a 1 Dec office call, even though a great majority of South Kor [...]
2005-12-05 17:48:00Embassy ParisUNCLASSIFIEDSENV SCUL MARR CJAN CH KS UNESCO
05PRAGUE1023CZECH PM IN CHINA FOCUSES ON BUSINESS, DODGES THE
[...] (C) Summary. On July 7, ADCM met with Ivan Busniak, foreign policy advisor to the Prime Minister, to discuss Czech PM Jiri Paroubek's recent visit to Japan and China. In Japan, discussions focused on increasing Japanese investment and UN Security Council Reform. In China, the dialogue was [...]
2005-07-08 18:06:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL EINV ETRD CH EZ EUN JP
05PRAGUE128CZECH VIEWS IN ADVANCE OF THE JANUARY 31 GAERC
[...] (U) On January 27, conveyed reftel points concerning issues to be raised at the January 31 meeting of the GAERC to Michal Strouhal, Director of the Common Foreign and Security Policy Department at the MFA. Strouhal's responses follow: A. (C) TSUNAMI RELIEF: Strouhal said the EU member st [...]
2005-01-27 17:15:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER EAID KPAL CU IR IZ UP CH EZ EUN
05PRAGUE1589CZECHS ON CHINA, RUSSIA, AND BEING HEARD IN THE EU
[...] (C) Summary: During a meeting with visiting EUR/ERA Director Peter Chase, the Czech MFA's Political Director offered the following: -- The Czech Republic played a leading role within the EU to prevent lifting of the China arms embargo, but in the context of PM Paroubek's growing closeness with [...]
2005-11-09 15:10:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL EZ CH RS CU LE SY ENRG ECON EFIN
05PRAGUE1664CZECHS: DPRK'S VISIT WAS AN INTERNAL PROBLEM, ON
[...] (S) Summary: The Czech MFA understands U.S. dismay over the October 20 visit of a DPRK Parliamentary delegation to the Temelin Nuclear Power Plant, and will again oppose any similar requests for visits or for nuclear cooperation in the future. The Czechs will not directly focus on China's human [...]
2005-11-29 15:43:00Embassy PragueSECRET//NOFORNEZ KN KNNP MNUC PREL PGOV PHUM CH
05PRAGUE241CZECHS AND GAERC MEETING: PREPARING TO SPEAK OUT
[...] (C) Summary: The Czech Republic plans to use the Feb 21 GAERC meeting to lead EU members to designate Hizballah as a terrorist organization. The Czechs are also working towards taking a leading role in the EU debate over the China arms embargo. The Czechs share our optimism about improving [...]
2005-02-17 15:51:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ETTC CH IR UP MD HR KPAL EZ EUN
05PRAGUE376CZECHS ON GAERC, CHINA ARMS EMBARGO, HIZBALLAH AND
[...] (C) Summary. On March 14, we met with Mr. Michal Strouhal, Director of the Common Foreign and Security Policy Department in the Czech MFA, to discuss the GAERC (ref a),China Arms Embargo (ref b),and visit of Syrian FM to Europe (ref c). We also delivered the statement on U.S. support of t [...]
2005-03-15 14:38:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC PTER HR CH LE KPAL SU RS GG EZ IR EUN
05PRAGUE514CZECH ENTER DEBATE ON EU CHINA ARMS EMBARGO
[...] (C) Summary. The Czech Republic is beginning to speak out against the immediate removal of the EU China arms embargo. Growing European debate over the timing and modalities of any removal of the embargo is allowing the Czechs to play a more active role in the debate and, the Czechs believe, s [...]
2005-04-11 16:43:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM MASS CH EZ
05PRAGUE888CZECH RESPONSE TO JUNE 13 GAERC DEMARCHE
[...] (C) On June 9, we discussed the points in ref A demarche with Mr. Michal Strouhal, Director of the Common Foreign and Security Policy Department at the Czech MFA. Strouhal provided the following responses: A. Kosovo: Strouhal emphasized the importance of the EU playing an active role in th [...]
2005-06-10 13:33:00Embassy PragueCONFIDENTIALPREL CH CU EZ EUN
05PRETORIA2952SOUTH AFRICA: CHINESE OBJECTIONS TO UN RESOLUTION
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-26 10:22:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALPTER ETTC PREL KTFN SF CH KFIN UNSC
05PRETORIA2983SOUTH AFRICA FORMULATES BAILOUT PLAN FOR ZIMBABWE
[...] (C) Summary. The South African Presidency, the National Treasury, the Reserve Bank (SARB),and the Department of Agriculture are key players in putting together the bailout plan for Zimbabwe. The clear objective is to keep Zimbabwe from being expelled from the IMF. The National Treasury is [...]
2005-07-27 15:07:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON EAID CH ZI SF
05PRETORIA762SOUTH AFRICA: UPDATE ON PBMR
[...] (C) Summary. PBMR, Ltd. executives told Econoff that their project would not be sidelined by a recent court decision requiring the Department of Environment and Tourism to enter into another round of stakeholder consultations on an environmental impact assessment concerning their pebble bed mo [...]
2005-02-18 15:35:00Embassy PretoriaCONFIDENTIALENRG KNNP TRGY CH FR SF
05RANGOON877CHINESE FM LI CALLS ON THE BURMESE GENERALS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-07-29 06:40:00Embassy RangoonCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL BM CH
05ROME1150ITALY'S TRADE AND INVESTMENT RELATIONS WITH CHINA:
[...] There are divided views in Italy on trade and investment in China and whether China is a threat or an opportunity. Although Italian exports to China have increased recently, they pale compared to the sharp increase of Chinese imports into Italy. Italy's direct investment in China remains quit [...]
2005-04-05 12:29:00Embassy RomeUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON ELAB IT CH EXPORT CONTROLS
05ROME117MTAG:ITALIAN FIRMS COOPERATING WITH CHINESE
[...] No summary [...]
2005-01-13 16:32:00Embassy RomeSECRET//NOFORNETTC IT PARM PREL CH MTCRE
05ROME1734ITALIAN VIEWS ON MAY 23 GAERC AGENDA
[...] (C) MFA Director for EU CFSP told Poloff that the GAERC would begin with a Monday morning EU defense ministers meeting to discuss an ESDP progress report. He described the draft he had seen as "non-controversial," with a dozen or so chapters devoted to assessments of rapid response capabilit [...]
2005-05-19 15:04:00Embassy RomeCONFIDENTIALCH PREL MARR MOPS IT EUN
05ROME695(S) MTAG: ADDITIONAL GOI REACTION TO POTENTIAL
[...] (S) Ref B reports on the delivery of our January 13 demarche (ref C) to the MFA's Non-Proliferation Coordinator Carlo Tripepi, in which we informed the GOI that several Chinese firms intended to engage in proliferation-related activity with several Italian firms, including Galileo Avionica, Si [...]
2005-03-01 17:20:00Embassy RomeSECRET//NOFORNETTC PARM PREL IT CH MTCR EXPORT CONTROLS
05SANAA2426YEMEN'S THIRD GSM TENDER: CHINESE MAKE AN OFFER
[...] (C) Summary. Ambassador met August 17 with Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technology Abdulmalik al-Moalimi to discuss the status of a third tender for a GSM mobile phone operator. Post is advocating for Millicom, which has a vending agreement with Motorola. On August 2, the [...]
2005-08-22 13:24:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM
05SANAA2556PM BAJAMMAL ON GSM TENDER: IT'S ALL ABOUT THE MONEY
[...] (C) Summary. On September 5, Ambassador discussed the status of Yemen's GSM mobile phone tender with PM Bajammal. He emphasized the importance of a transparent tendering process for attracting American business and for the country's overall investment climate. Bajammal responded directly tha [...]
2005-09-10 13:20:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI CH YM ECON COM
05SANAA2844SHOW ME THE MONEY: CHINESE WIN YEMEN'S GSM TENDER,
[...] (C) Summary. On September 21, Yemen's Cabinet officially awarded the third GSM license to Chinese-owned Unitel for its bid of USD 149 million. The decision came as no surprise; ROYG officials had made clear that the financial offer outweighed all other considerations. Many doubts remain, ho [...]
2005-09-27 07:06:00Embassy SanaaCONFIDENTIALPGOV EFIN ECPS EIND EINV ETTC KMPI YM CH ECON COM
05SANJOSE2020CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN COSTA RICA
[...] (C) Summary. Costa Rica officially established diplomatic relations with Taiwan in 1959 and is one of only 26 countries to officially recognize Taiwan. Costa Rica has no official diplomatic ties with the People's Republic of China (China or PRC). (Note: Post will follow WTO naming convent [...]
2005-08-26 22:27:00Embassy San JoseCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PHUM EMIN CH CS ESENV
05SANSALVADOR2333EL SALVADOR: DIALOGUE WITH TAIWAN ON PRC ACTIVITIES
[...] (C) This cable is in response to questions posed in reftel C. Embassy will reply to reftel B request for information on Chinese activities septel. 2. (C) El Salvador is one of the 26 countries that maintain diplomatic relations with Taiwan. Both to nurture this relationship and to conti [...]
2005-08-22 12:03:00Embassy San SalvadorSECRETPREL ECON ES CH TW
05SANSALVADOR2426CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN EL SALVADOR
[...] (U) The following is provided in response to Ref. B. Summary ------- 2. (C) El Salvador does not have diplomatic relations with China and instead has ties with Taiwan. As a result, official Salvadoran contact with the Chinese is limited. Trade and investment volumes are very low. However, [...]
2005-08-30 21:26:00Embassy San SalvadorSECRETECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PHUM EMIN CH ES ESENV
05SANTIAGO1794CHILE: INCREASING TIES WITH CHINA
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Chile is trying to position itself as the business platform for Latin America. It is using China's interest in stable suppliers -- primarily for copper -- to increase ties with its second largest bilateral trading partner after the U.S. and with the Pacific Basin as a whole. Chile [...]
2005-08-29 11:29:00Embassy SantiagoSECRET//NOFORNEAGR ECON EFIN EINV EMIN ENRG ETRD ETTC PHUM PREL SENV CH
05SANTODOMINGO1366DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTER VISITS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan Foreign Minister Tan-Sun Chen visited the Dominican Republic February 24-25 to shore up bilateral relations in response to several recent visits by PRC officials. President Fernandez announced that he would visit Taiwan in April, signalling that he intends to maintain r [...]
2005-03-09 20:03:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV DR CH TW HA
05SANTODOMINGO3582DOMINICAN REPUBLIC AND VIETNAM ESTABLISH
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Dominican Republic and Vietnam announced the establishment of diplomatic relations here on July 7, and a visiting Vietnamese delegation discussed possibilities for increased trade, investment, and cultural relations. The visitors scored a modest success on their first try, [...]
2005-07-12 17:06:00Embassy Santo DomingoUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ETRD EINV VM DR CH
05SANTODOMINGO4104SANTO DOMINGO: CHINESE ACTIVITIES IN DOMINICAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-08-26 13:04:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALECON PREL ETRD ETTC EINV ENRG EAGR EFIN PHUM EMIN CH
05SANTODOMINGO4481TWO CHINAS IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: TAIWAN
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-03 11:09:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALDR TW CH PREL ETRD EINV
05SANTODOMINGO5038FBI DIRECTOR MUELLER MEETS WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary. President Fernandez told FBI Director Robert Mueller III during his October 24 visit to Santo Domingo that Venezuelan drug trade via the Dominican Republic to the United States was a "crime against humanity." The Ambassador,s suggestion that a high-level Dominican government tea [...]
2005-11-15 17:12:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALDR PREL SNAR KJUS KPAO PINR CU VE HA CH CO
05SANTODOMINGO579PRC PRESSES DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO RECOGNIZE BEIJING
[...] (C) SUMMARY. A Chinese Communist Party delegation met with members of the ruling Dominican Liberation Party (PLD) and other Dominican political parties from January 24-27, seeking to strengthen ties to the Dominican Republic and pressing for formal diplomatic recognition. The delegation call [...]
2005-02-07 21:28:00Embassy Santo DomingoCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD EINV DR CH TW
05SINGAPORE1789DEPUTY SECRETARY ZOELLICK'S MAY 10 MEETING WITH
[...] (U) Classified by: Ambassador Franklin L. Lavin. Reason 1.4(d) 2. (U) Date Time and Place: May 10, 2005, 5:00PM, Istana, Singapore 3. (U) Participants: U.S. ---- The Deputy Secretary Ambassador Franklin Lavin E/P Counselor Laurent Charbonnet (Notetaker) SINGAPORE --------- [...]
2005-06-07 08:37:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALOVIP PREL PGOV ECON KNNP ETTC CH TW KS IN IZ
05SINGAPORE2245SINGAPORE REACTS CAUTIOUSLY TO YUAN, RINGGIT
[...] The reaction in Singapore to the news that Beijing and Kuala Lumpur would no longer peg their currencies to the dollar was welcoming but cautious. While press articles reflected clear relief that a politically charged issue has been resolved, lack of information on the details of the new cur [...]
2005-07-22 09:41:00Embassy SingaporeUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON ETRD SN MY CH
05SINGAPORE2894ALL SMILES, LITTLE SUCCESS IN WU YI VISIT TO
[...] (C/NF) Summary: Singapore's ties with China remain strained, despite the favorable press coverage of Chinese Vice Premier Wu Yi's September 19-21 visit to Singapore. In a frankly negative read-out, the PRC Embassy told us many Chinese officials still do not trust Singapore and complained that [...]
2005-09-29 09:30:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNECON EFIN EINV ETRD PGOV PREL SN CH
05SINGAPORE721MARCH 1 "RMSI" MARITIME SECURITY WORKSHOP: MAKING
[...] (C) Summary: On March 1, the USG hosted an informal workshop on the five "RMSI" elements of maritime security for Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand. The meeting marked the first time the United States has met exclusively with the Malacca Strait littorals on maritime security. The [...]
2005-03-11 09:54:00Embassy SingaporeCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR EWWT PTER SN CH JA MY ID
05STATE200834THE SECRETARY'S OCTOBER 28 MEETING WITH HONG KONG
[...] (C) Summary: The Secretary and Hong Kong Chief Executive Donald Tsang exchanged views on the importance of democratic reform during their October 28 meeting. The Secretary said that the United States understood that Beijing placed constraints on Hong Kong but observed that people come naturall [...]
2005-11-01 01:00:00Secretary of StateCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PGOV HK CH
05TAIPEI1037ANTI-SECESSION LAW: BALANCING GAME
[...] (S) Summary: Taiwan National Security Council (NSC) officials tell AIT that President Chen Shui-bian believes the USG's public reaction to the PRC Anti-Secession Law draft will help moderate public demands for a strong official response from Taipei. Nevertheless, officials say there remains s [...]
2005-03-10 08:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1080CROSS-STRAIT - UNILATERAL ECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION
[...] (C) In the positive atmosphere following the Lunar New Year charter flights, recent moves by the Taiwan government have suggested that it was on the verge of further liberalization across a range of cross-Strait economic policy areas. These include the creation of an offshore dollar-denominat [...]
2005-03-14 04:55:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EFIN TW CH
05TAIPEI1085TAIWAN REACTS NEGATIVELY TO ANTI-SECESSION LAW
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan issued a strong formal reaction to the PRC National People's Congress (NPC) March 14 passage of the Anti-Secession Law. Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Chairman Joseph Wu, speaking for the government, condemned the PRC move as "provocative" and in violation of the will of th [...]
2005-03-14 10:29:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1091ECONOMICS COULD DIMINISH PRC INTEREST IN
[...] (C) The next Chairman of the Taipei Airlines Association (TAA) believes that Chinese airlines are not interested in cross-Strait charter cargo flights because they don't have the capacity to compete with China Airlines (CAL) and EVA Air. He says that CAL has unrealistic expectations of the lo [...]
2005-03-15 01:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI1112SPECIAL BUDGET POLITICS: NO PLAN TO SPLIT PACKAGE
[...] (C) Summary: National Security Council (NSC) officials denied March 11 press reports that the Ministry of National Defense (MND) is preparing to remove PAC-III anti-air systems from the special defense procurement budget package awaiting approval by the Legislative Yuan (LY). The Chen adminis [...]
2005-03-15 12:32:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL MASS MARR PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1153PRESIDENT CHEN COMMENTS ON ANTI-SECESSION LAW
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian used a March 16 speech to an overseas Taiwanese group to make his first public comments on the Anti-Secession Law since its passage on March 14. Declaring the PRC legislation an "invasion law," Chen provided a six point position that highlighted Taiwan ob [...]
2005-03-16 11:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1188SECRETARY'S BEIJING VISIT: TAIWAN HOPES FOR MIX OF
[...] (S) Summary: National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Chiou I-jen asked AIT March 18 that Secretary Rice deliver a firm message to PRC leaders over the recent enactment of the Anti-Secession Law during her upcoming visit to Beijing. At the same time, Chiou hoped the Secretary would u [...]
2005-03-18 10:15:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1191CROSS-STRAIT INVESTMENT SURGES 51.1
[...] Taiwan's investment in the PRC rose by 51.1 percent in 2004 accounting for 67 percent of overall outbound investment from the island according to statistics from the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA). Both the number of investment projects and their average value increased. However, PRC d [...]
2005-03-21 04:21:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEINV ECON EFIN TW CH
05TAIPEI1201SPECIAL DEFENSE BUDGET FACING POLITICAL MINEFIELD
[...] (C) Summary: A Pan-Blue leadership vacuum, political posturing by key legislators, and a hostile media environment may pose major barriers to early legislative action on the government's proposed special defense procurement budget. The Executive Yuan (EY) on March 16 slashed the funding reques [...]
2005-03-21 10:03:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MASS MARR CH TW
05TAIPEI1216TAIWAN INVESTMENT IN PRC - NOT JUST FOR EXPORT
[...] (U) A survey of Taiwan enterprises in the PRC shows that 55 percent of their total output by value was sold within the PRC. More than half of those surveyed cited the expanding PRC domestic market as a primary reason for investing. In addition, the survey showed that 50 percent of inputs were [...]
2005-03-22 07:22:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEINV ECON EFIN TW CH
05TAIPEI130 CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS: ONE STEP FORWARD
[...] (C) Summary. According to Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC),Beijing this afternoon, January 13, accepted Taiwan's proposed delegation to participate in negotiations on direct cross-Strait charter flights around the Chinese New Year. At this still early point in the negotiation proces [...]
2005-01-13 10:51:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI136STEEL AND CEMENT - DEEPENING CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC
[...] (C) Taiwan,s steel industry is exporting a large portion of its output to the PRC, accounting for as much as 50 percent of Taiwan,s steel exports. As is the case for many other Taiwan exports to the Mainland, Taiwan steel is mainly used to manufacture consumer goods for re-export to markets i [...]
2005-01-14 01:00:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI1376CROSS-STRAIT LIBERALIZATION ON HOLD UNTIL MAY
[...] (C) Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) Department of Economic Director Fu Don-cheng confirmed that cross-Strait economic liberalization and government-sponsored exchanges are on hold until at least May. He said that the recent goodwill measures offered by the PRC on passenger charter flights, agr [...]
2005-03-25 04:13:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV EAIR ETTC EFIN CH TW
05TAIPEI1402UMC ANNOUNCES DEAL WITH PRC'S HE JIAN
[...] (C) Semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corp. (UMC) announced a deal whereby it would receive 15 percent of He Jian Technology Co. It is not yet clear whether this deal will help UMC resolve accusations that it illegally provided assistance to the PRC competitor in violation of [...]
2005-03-25 09:07:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETTC TW CH
05TAIPEI14033/26 RALLY AIMS TO CONTAIN ANTI-SECESSION LAW
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian announced on March 24 that he would participate, but not speak at, the March 26 "Use Peace and Democracy to Protect Taiwan" rally in Taipei. Presidential aides say the rally is aimed at releasing public anger over the PRC's March 14 enactment of the Anti-Se [...]
2005-03-25 09:37:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI1436MARCH 26 RALLY CONCLUDES PEACEFULLY, ROCKY ROAD
[...] (C) Summary: The March 26 "Love Peace, Protect Taiwan" rally organized to protest the PRC's Anti-Secession Law (ASL) proceeded peacefully. The Pan-Green claimed it mobilized almost one million people, but actual numbers are difficult to determine and subject to an ongoing partisan debate. Pr [...]
2005-03-28 12:06:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI1437PRESIDENTIAL ADVISOR WARNS OF DETERIORATING
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential Office Deputy Secretary General James Huang told AIT on March 28 that Taipei will need some time before returning to the path of engagement with the PRC. Huang said that the government has concluded that Beijing timed the release of the Hsu Wen-lung letter (Septel) an [...]
2005-03-28 12:13:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1438BEIJING PRESSURES PRO-DPP BUSINESS LEADER TO
[...] (S) Summary: Long-time pro-DPP business leader Hsu Wen-lung penned a letter to a Taiwan newspaper on March 26 endorsing the PRC's position on "one China." Hsu's move was widely interpreted by the media and political world as a sign of mounting PRC pressure on Taiwan business leaders. Presiden [...]
2005-03-28 12:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1511TAIWAN BUSINESS COMMUNITY ALREADY PREPARED FOR PRC
[...] (C) Taiwan's business community agrees that Chi-mei's Hsu Wen-lung issued his pro-"one China" statement March 26 due entirely to PRC pressure. However, it also agrees that the statement will not affect the level or growth of Taiwan investment in the Mainland. Taiwan investors had already lea [...]
2005-03-29 09:18:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV TW CH
05TAIPEI1572CHEN ADMINISTRATION DENOUNCES KMT-CCP AGREEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Chen administration officials denounced a 10-point joint statement worked out in Beijing March 30 between KMT Vice Chairman P.K. Chiang and PRC Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Chen Yunlin. Pan-Blue officials hailed the KMT-CCP meeting as the start of a new offensive to wrest [...]
2005-03-31 10:15:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1592Results of 2005 South China Reporting Conference in
[...] (SBU) Reporting officers from Shanghai, Guangzhou, Hong Kong, and Kaohsiung joined AIT/T ECON, POL, FAS, FCS, JOs and CLASS students at the 2005 South China Reporting Conference held in Taipei March 24-25. After welcoming remarks from AIT/T Deputy Director Keegan, the 25-30 participants in t [...]
2005-04-01 08:45:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEFIN ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI1594CROSS-STRAIT TRADE - TAIWAN'S SURPLUS GROWS,
[...] (C) Taiwan's exports to the PRC grew by 27.2 percent in 2004 as its imports from the Mainland grew even more rapidly at 52.2 percent. Components shipped to Taiwan firms assembling electronic consumer goods in the PRC dominated Taiwan's exports at 57 percent, but similar products also made up [...]
2005-04-04 03:09:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETRD ECON EINV TW CH
05TAIPEI1625POLITICAL FALLOUT CONTINUES OVER KMT-CCP ACCORD
[...] (C) Summary: The Chen administration has heightened its criticism over the KMT's recent rapprochement with Beijing, accusing the opposition party of undermining national sovereignty and warning of legal sanctions. KMT officials tell AIT they will not be deterred in their effort to overturn wh [...]
2005-04-04 11:02:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1626CHEN ADMINISTRATION ISSUES SEVEN POINT STATEMENT
[...] (C) Taiwan National Security Advisor Chiou I-jen contacted AIT Director by phone on April 5 to inform him that President Chen Shui-bian had just concluded a meeting to discuss how to respond to the recent contacts between the KMT and Beijing, especially the recent trip of KMT Vice Chairman Chia [...]
2005-04-05 14:14:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH PGOV PREL TW US
05TAIPEI1671FM CHEN REQUESTS USG ASSISTANCE FOR VATICAN VISIT
[...] (C) Foreign Minister Mark Chen contacted AIT on April 6 to ask for USG assistance with President Chen Shui-bian's planned trip to the Vatican on April 8 to attend memorial services for Pope John Paul II. FM Chen said that the Holy See has received approval from the Italian government to grant [...]
2005-04-06 23:19:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL CH TW
05TAIPEI1684CHEN ADMINISTRATION WARNS KMT, BEIJING OVER
[...] (C) Summary: The Chen administration's April 5 "Seven Point" statement was aimed at laying down a marker for both Beijing and the KMT ahead of a proposed meeting between PRC President Hu Jintao and KMT Chairman Lien Chan, according to a readout provided to AIT on April 6. Taiwan officials said [...]
2005-04-07 11:13:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1690CROSS-STRAIT TRADE AND INVESTMENT TRENDS GIVE PRC
[...] (C) In recent reporting, AIT/T has identified three important trends in cross-Strait trade and investment. First, even as the PRC becomes an ever more important trading partner for Taiwan, Taiwan's relative importance as a trading partner and source of investment for the PRC is diminishing. Se [...]
2005-04-08 05:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EINV ETTC TW CH
05TAIPEI1691MORE "EFFECTIVE MANAGEMENT" COULD AFFECT
[...] (C) After the April 5 meeting of senior Chen administration and DPP officials on cross-Strait relations, the Taiwan government has announced a new emphasis on the "effective management" portion of its "active opening, effective management policy" (ref B). "Difficult to manage" policies will b [...]
2005-04-08 05:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV TW CH
05TAIPEI1724KMT VICE CHAIR CHIANG SEEKS USG HELP IN FORGING
[...] (C) Summary: KMT Vice Chairman P.K. Chiang urged the USG to intervene in public and private to urge the Chen administration and KMT leadership to cooperate on cross-Strait policy. Chiang, who provided the Director a readout of his recent trip to the Mainland, expressed concern that mounting d [...]
2005-04-11 09:12:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1750KMT VICE CHAIR CHIANG PROVIDES READOUT OF BEIJING
[...] (C) Summary: KMT Vice Chairman P.K. Chiang provided the AIT Director a readout April 11 of his late March visit to the Mainland. Chiang said that he was not involved in the planning for the visit and only learned about arrangements for senior level meetings with PRC officials in Beijing just [...]
2005-04-12 09:14:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1752PRC MEDIA BAN: MAC ADMITS MISTAKE BUT POLICY STANDS
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan officials are trying to contain negative political and media fallout from an April 10 announcement that Taipei would ban journalists from PRC-owned Xinhua and the People's Daily in retaliation for Beijing's enactment of the Anti-Secession Law. Mainland Affairs Council (MAC [...]
2005-04-12 10:24:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM PINR CH TW TIP
05TAIPEI1781CHI MEI FOUNDER STATEMENT DICTATED BY BEIJING
[...] (C) Chi Mei Group senior executives confirmed to AIT/K that the text of Chi Mei Founder Hsu Wen-lung's March 26 statement in support of "one China" had been dictated in full by Beijing authorities and Hsu had not requested nor negotiated any changes to the text. They said Mainland authoritie [...]
2005-04-14 22:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON PGOV ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI1797VICE PREMIER URGES U.S. TO STUDY FTA WITH TAIWAN
[...] (C) In an April 13 meeting, Taiwan's Vice Premier Wu Rong-I told AIT/T Econ Section Chief that Premier Frank Hsieh would maintain most of the economic policies of his predecessor. He also outlined the government goals for financial reform, which focus on bank consolidation, and fiscal policy [...]
2005-04-15 06:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN ETRD PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI1827MUTUAL RECRIMINATIONS CONTINUE AHEAD OF LIEN
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian and KMT Chairman Lien Chan used public fora in Taipei and Singapore to trade another round of public accusations. During an April 16 speech, President Chen asked mockingly if the KMT's upcoming talks with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) were aimed at lo [...]
2005-04-18 10:16:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1867CROSS-STRAIT CONTACTS AND TAIWAN'S POLITICS
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian had hoped to use passage of the Anti-Secession Law to convince the Taiwan public of Beijing's unalterable animosity and to delay discussion of any cross-Strait initiatives until after the May 14 National Assembly elections or perhaps much longer. While Che [...]
2005-04-21 06:01:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI1871CHEN ADMINISTRATION LOOKS TO PFP TO STEAL KMT
[...] (C) Summary: Presidential advisors assert that Beijing's April 18 invitation to People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong was a vindication of the government's hard-line stance towards the KMT's attempts to open a separate dialogue with the PRC. Presidential Office Deputy Secretary Genera [...]
2005-04-21 09:06:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1893CHEN ENDORSES KMT VISIT, LIEN TO CALL CHEN BEFORE
[...] (C) Summary: The Presidential Office Spokesman announced on April 21 that President Chen Shui-bian endorses KMT Chairman Lien Chan's upcoming visit to Mainland China. The statement came hours after Presidential Office Secretary General Yu Shyi-kun and his KMT counterpart, Lin Fong-cheng, agre [...]
2005-04-22 10:00:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1919CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - FIRST QUARTER
[...] (U) During the first quarter of 2004, EVA Air and China Airlines (CAL) both made progress in establishing air cargo ventures in Mainland China. The airlines also applied for permission to fly through PRC airspace on flights to Europe and other parts of Asia. Taiwan's Investment Commission fi [...]
2005-04-26 07:26:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON PREL ETRD EINV EWWT CH TW
05TAIPEI1923UMC CHAIRMAN FINED, INVESTIGATIONS CONTINUE
[...] (U) Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced on April 20 that it would fine United Microelectronics Co. (UMC) Chairman Robert Tsao NT$ 3 million (USD 95,000) for two separate violations of failure to disclose important information to stockholders. The information concerned UM [...]
2005-04-26 08:23:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI1924UMC CHAIRMAN FINED, INVESTIGATION CONTINUE
[...] (U) Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) announced on April 20 that it would fine United Microelectronics Co. (UMC) Chairman Robert Tsao NT$ 3 million (USD 95,000) for two separate violations of failure to disclose important information to stockholders. The information concerned UM [...]
2005-04-26 08:39:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI1925LIEN DEPARTS AFTER FRIENDLY CALL WITH PRESIDENT
[...] (C) Summary: KMT Chairman Lien Chan departed Taipei for the Mainland April 26, a day after he spoke by phone with President Chen Shui-bian about his controversial trip. Lien told the President that he would not do anything to infringe on the government's authority and promised to convey any s [...]
2005-04-26 09:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1963TAIWAN'S RFID INDUSTRY - LOTS OF HYPE, LIMITED
[...] (SBU) Taiwan industry and government is seriously interested in the economic potential of radio frequency identification technology. Much of the focus is on logistics/supply chain management systems that would require a universal standard and inexpensive tag manufacturing. Taiwan observers b [...]
2005-04-29 02:02:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND AA TW CH
05TAIPEI1968LIEN IN BEIJING: CHEN TO OFFER LOW-KEY RESPONSE
[...] (C) Summary: The Chen administration plans a low-key reaction to KMT Chairman Lien Chan's Friday meeting with PRC President Hu Jintao in order to keep open options for a inter-party summit after Lien's return. Officials are generally relieved that Lien received no substantive "deliverables" d [...]
2005-04-29 12:33:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1969DPP FACTION EMBARKS ON CROSS-STRAIT INITIATIVE
[...] (C) Summary: Away from the media glare given to the recent Pan-Blue cross-Strait initiatives, the Democratic Progressive Party's (DPP) moderate New Tide faction has opened talks with PRC authorities about establishing a cross-Strait cooperation mechanism to tackle financial crimes. New Tide el [...]
2005-04-29 13:25:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI1977PRESIDENT MOVES TO REGAIN CONTROL OVER
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian moved on May 1 to regain control over the cross-Strait agenda in the wake of the Lien Chan visit to Beijing. Chen announced that he will use the upcoming visit of People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong to convey a message to PRC President Hu Jintao, [...]
2005-05-02 10:28:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2001SPECIAL DEFENSE BUDGET: MOVEMENT IN MID-MAY?
[...] (C) Summary: Ruling and opposition party officials express cautious optimism that the Legislative Yuan (LY) will take action on Special Defense Procurement Budget shortly after the May 14 National Assembly election. President Chen Shui-bian will try to meet with the two Pan-Blue leaders, eit [...]
2005-05-03 07:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2011(U) TAIWAN BUSINESSES OPERATING IN THE MAINLAND
[...] (C) AIT/Taipei offers the following information in response to ref C regarding PRC pressure on Taiwan businesses operating in the Mainland. We have highlighted four examples of such pressure -- Chi Mei, Acer, Quanta, and Evergreen. We also note that many firms report the same kind of difficu [...]
2005-05-03 09:20:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON PINR EINV PGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2061NSC WARNS OF ENHANCED PRC INTEL COLLECTION IN THE
[...] (S) National Security Council (NSC) Deputy Secretary General Henry Ko told AIT that Philippine intelligence officials recently warned their Taiwan counterparts that Beijing has formally requested the establishment of two new consulates, one in Davao, Mindanao and the other in Loag, on the nort [...]
2005-05-06 07:36:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PINR RP CH TW
05TAIPEI2063KMT CHAIRMAN LIEN CHAN ON HIS HU JINTAO MEETINGS
[...] (C) Summary: In a May 6 meeting, KMT Chairman Lien Chan told the AIT Director that he met with PRC President Hu Jintao four times during his April 29 visit to Beijing. Lien said that he and Hu talked at length at two of the four meetings. At a closed door meeting between Lien and Hu along w [...]
2005-05-06 12:14:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2076PRESIDENT CHEN TRIES TO BALANCE CONFLICTING
[...] (C) Summary: Over the weekend, President Chen Shui-bian moved dramatically to address discontent within his Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) base over his stance on recent Pan-Blue contacts with Beijing. DPP anger is not limited to Chen's endorsement of Lien Chan's recent visit, but is also [...]
2005-05-09 09:20:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2114CHEN CAMPAIGN OFFENSIVE DRAWS CRITICISM FROM ALL
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian has continued to lash out at his political opponents in an effort to retake the agenda in the lead-up to the May 14 National Assembly (NA) election. On May 9, Chen singled out former President Lee Teng-hui for criticism, accusing Lee of hypocrisy for dema [...]
2005-05-10 10:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2126CHEN ENDORSES SOONG QINGHUA SPEECH, PREPARES FOR
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian welcomed People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong's references to Taiwan in Soong's May 11 speech to Beijing's Qinghua University. Chen used a significantly milder tone than other ruling party officials, who criticized Soong's assertion that independen [...]
2005-05-11 10:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2127TAIWAN CONCERNED OVER PRC-JAPAN FRICTIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Taipei remains optimistic over current trends in Japan-Taiwan relations, but officials express concern that Beijing may demand concessions over Taiwan as a condition to reducing short-term frictions between Tokyo and Beijing. Taiwan officials note that Beijing has shifted the focus [...]
2005-05-11 10:52:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2144COMING WEEKS OFFER KEY OPPORTUNITIES, RISKS
[...] (C) Summary: The period following the May 14 National Assembly (NA) election is expected to offer a critical window for movement on both domestic and cross-Strait policy. President Chen Shui-bian plans to renew his push to create a cross-party consensus behind greater cross-Strait economic, an [...]
2005-05-12 11:04:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2164CHEN ADMINISTRATION DISAPPOINTED BY SOONG-HU
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian publicly rejected People First Party (PFP) James Soong's "two sides, one China" formulation, announced following Soong's May 12 meeting with PRC leader Hu Jintao. National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Chiou I-jen told the AIT Director on May 13 [...]
2005-05-13 10:59:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2165TAIWAN MOFA CRITICISES PRC POSITION AT WHA
[...] (C) Victor Chin, Director General of North American Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, forwarded to AIT late on May 12 a press release in Chinese that, he said, had been issued earlier in the day. 2. (C) The press release responds to the PRC diplomatic note that has been c [...]
2005-05-13 11:27:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH PREL TW ESTH
05TAIPEI2183DPP PREVAILS IN NATIONAL ASSEMBLY ELECTION
[...] (C) Summary: The ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) surpassed expectations, securing 127 seats (43 percent) in the May 14 National Assembly (NA) election. The KMT failed to achieve its goal of emerging as the largest party, winning 117 seats (39 percent). The DPP-KMT's combined 83 perc [...]
2005-05-14 12:42:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2187TAIWAN DOES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE WHO-PRC MOU
[...] (C) Summary. AIT conveyed to Taiwan NSC and MOFA (per ref telcon) concern that Taiwan might make public the WHO-PRC MOU on Taiwan's participation in the International Health Regulations. Vice Foreign Minister Kau called AIT from Geneva to assure AIT that they did not have a copy of the MOU and [...]
2005-05-16 00:14:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH EU PREL TW ESTH
05TAIPEI2202LIEN, SOONG VISITS - TAIWAN BUSINESS LEADERS
[...] (SBU) Few Taiwan business leaders have reacted publicly to the visits of opposition party leaders Lien Chan and James Soong to the PRC. In private, their reaction has varied broadly from enthusiastic optimism to frustrated skepticism. The Taiwan Stock Market has shown some gains recently tha [...]
2005-05-16 10:28:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2213TAIWAN SCHOLARS URGE CAUTION OVER EXPECTATIONS FOR
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan cross-Strait specialists warn that there could be a domestic backlash in both the PRC and Taiwan if the two sides do not manage expectations for a cross-Strait political breakthrough in the wake of recent opposition visits to the Mainland. During a May 16 closed door meeti [...]
2005-05-17 11:04:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI222TAIWAN WORKING OUT CHARTER FLIGHT IMPLEMENTATION
[...] (C) Taiwan authorities and airlines are moving quickly to implement the agreement reached by Taiwan and PRC negotiators January 15 on cross-Strait Lunar New Year charter flights. Only Taiwan investors in the PRC, their families and Taiwan employees will be able to buy tickets, despite protests [...]
2005-01-19 08:59:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2243PRC'S CROSS-STRAIT AGRICULTURAL INITIATIVE -
[...] (C) The PRC has offered to eliminate tariffs on ten of the twelve categories of fruit that can be legally imported from Taiwan to the PRC. In addition, Beijing announced it will expand the number of permitted import categories to 18. The Taiwan government is insisting that government-to- go [...]
2005-05-20 07:10:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAGR PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2433COAST GUARD ASKS FOR USG INTERVENTION OVER SOUTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: TAIWAN COAST GUARD MINISTER SYU HUEI-YOU MET WITH AIT DIRECTOR JUNE 3 TO REQUEST USG ASSISTANCE OVER RECENT SUSPECTED PRC INCURSIONS AROUND THE DISPUTED PRATAS ISLAND, CURRENTLY OCCUPIED BY TAIWAN. SYU PROVIDED BACKGROUND ON THE RECENT INCIDENT INVOLVING TAIWAN COAST GUARD VESSEL [...]
2005-06-03 13:24:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR CH TW
05TAIPEI2510SPECIAL DEFENSE BUDGET UNDER THREAT FROM PFP
[...] (C) Summary: The People First Party (PFP) is threatening to derail all Legislative Yuan (LY) deliberations, including action on the Special Defense Procurement Budget, until President Chen Shui-bian formally apologizes for accusing PFP Chairman James Soong of meeting with a PRC official in the [...]
2005-06-08 10:16:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV MARR CH TW
05TAIPEI2521CROSS-STRAIT INVESTMENT - STILL WAITING FOR THE
[...] (C) Taiwan government plans to liberalize regulations on investment in the Mainland continue to suffer delay. Despite the recent announcement that Taiwan would modestly relax investment capital ceilings, Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) and Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Investment Commissi [...]
2005-06-09 01:37:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV PREL ETTC CH TW
05TAIPEI2553Congressman Kennedy and Vatican Representative in
[...] (SBU) Congressman Mark Kennedy (R-MN) met with Apostolic Nunciature Charge D'affaires Monsignor Ambrose Madtha on June 6, 2005. Madtha estimated there were currently 300,000 Catholics in Taiwan and 5-10 new priests came out of Taiwan's seminaries every year. Growth of the Catholic populatio [...]
2005-06-10 07:39:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PHUM PREL CH TW TIP
05TAIPEI2554Congressman Kennedy Urges LY Chairman Wang Jin-pyng
[...] (SBU) Summary: Congressman Mark Kennedy (R-MN) met with Taiwanese Legislative Yuan Chairman Wang Jin-pyng on June 4, 2005. Wang expressed his hopes for a U.S.-Taiwan free trade agreement (FTA) and asked the Congressman for his support. Congressman Kennedy, in turn, raised concerns over the S [...]
2005-06-10 07:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV PINS PREL MASS ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI2555President Chen Tells Congressman Mark Kennedy He
[...] (SBU) Congressman Mark Kennedy from Minnesota's Sixth District met with Taiwan President Chen Shui-bian June 5 during a two-day trip to Taiwan. Kennedy praised Taiwan opening its beef market to U.S. imports and progress on the protection of intellectual property. He recommended relaxation of [...]
2005-06-10 07:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV PINS PREL MASS ETRD EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI2556Congressman Mark Kennedy and Foreign Minister Chen
[...] (SBU) Congressman Mark Kennedy from Minnesota's Sixth District met with Taiwan Foreign Minister Mark Chen (Chen Tan-sun) June 5 during a two-day trip to Taiwan, covering many of the same issues he discussed with President Chen and Legislative Yuan Chairman Wang Jin-pyng (reported septels). Con [...]
2005-06-10 07:41:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYOREP PGOV PINS PREL MASS ETRD EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI2565CROSS-STRAIT TOURISM - INDUSTRY HAS HIGH
[...] (C) The PRC has announced plans to allow the general public to visit Taiwan as tourists. The reaction in Taiwan's tourism industry has been enthusiastic, with Taiwan's tourism stock index increasing 37 percent since late April. A mixed Taiwan government reaction has delayed rapid implementat [...]
2005-06-10 09:42:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON CH TW
05TAIPEI2566PREMIER TO SPEAK ON CROSS-STRAITS
[...] (C) Mainland Affairs Council Chairman Joseph Wu called AIT Deputy Director at about Friday, June 10, to say that Premier Hsieh Chang-ting will be in Taichung Monday to celebrate the Dragoon Boat Festival. He will give a speech that express Taiwan's willingness to move forward on three issu [...]
2005-06-10 10:16:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH ETRD PREL TW
05TAIPEI2595PREMIER HSIEH SPEAKS ON CROSS-STRAIT OPENING.
[...] (C) MAC chairman Joseph Wu sent us Sunday his proposed text for the Premier's remarks reported reftel. After opening with a recitation of all the difficulties that the PRC has posed for cross-Strait contacts, the speech then says that Taiwan is ready to move forward on cross-Strait charter ca [...]
2005-06-13 10:23:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD TW CH
05TAIPEI2596TAIWAN POLICY ELITES DIVIDED OVER FUTURE CONTACTS
[...] (S) Summary: Taiwan National Security Council (NSC) Senior Advisor for cross-Strait affairs Chen Chung-hsin asserted that senior policymakers remain deeply skeptical over Beijing's willingness to engage in official discussions with the Taiwan government. Chen told former U.S. NSC Asia Directo [...]
2005-06-13 10:29:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2654CROSS-STRAIT CONTACTS: TESTING THE WATERS
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan officials are cautiously optimistic over the PRC State Council Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) response to Premier Frank Hsieh's June 13 offer to designate non-governmental bodies to start talks on cross-Strait economic links. The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) issued a statem [...]
2005-06-16 09:21:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI2655PRATAS ISLAND: TAIWAN'S STRATEGIC WEAKEST LINK?
[...] (C) Summary: The May 27 confrontation between Taiwan Coast Guard vessels and a suspected PRC research ship off the Taiwan-controlled Pratas Island has focused minds in the Taiwan government on the strategic risks associated with the disputed South China Sea island. Given its location between [...]
2005-06-16 09:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI268CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - FOURTH QUARTER
[...] Taiwan chipmakers PowerChip and ProMos submitted applications to Taiwan's Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Investment Commission for permission to build semiconductor manufacturing facilities in the PRC. If approved these two plants together with Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co.'s ( [...]
2005-01-21 09:32:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON PREL ETRD EINV EWWT CH TW
05TAIPEI2704TAIPEI SEEKS TO DEFUSE FISHING DISPUTE WITH JAPAN
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan is seeking to quickly settle a recent row with Japan over a disputed fishing zone in waters between Taiwan and Japan. Taipei says that the two sides are likely to hold a round of talks in late June/early July to agree on an expanded joint fisheries area that should mitigate [...]
2005-06-21 22:43:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2732CROSS-STRAIT CONTACTS - INDUSTRY ORGANIZATIONS
[...] (C) On June 13, Taiwan Premier Frank Hsieh announced that the Taipei Airlines Association (TAA) and the Taiwan External Trade Development Council (TaiTRA) could lead delegations on behalf of the Taiwan government in cross- Strait negotiations on direct charter flights and fruit trade, respecti [...]
2005-06-23 08:32:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ETRD EAIR PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI2743IC PACKAGING AND TESTING - PRESSURE BUILDING TO
[...] (C) Integrated circuit (IC) packaging and testing is a key component in Taiwan's semiconductor economy with approximately USD 5 billion in revenue in 2004. Despite industry pressure, the Taiwan government still prohibits packaging and testing firms from investing in the PRC because it fears s [...]
2005-06-24 01:59:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETTC CH TW
05TAIPEI2745PRESIDENT PLANS TO ISSUE NATIONAL SECURITY REPORT
[...] (C) Summary: National Security Council (NSC) Secretary General Chiou I-jen announced on June 17 that President Chen Shui-bian would release the first annual National Security Report later in the summer. Chiou told AIT that the report would be prepared by the NSC and cover foreign policy, defe [...]
2005-06-24 06:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI278ACTION REQUEST - U.S. SEMICONDUCTOR EXPORT CONTROLS
[...] (U) This cable is an action request. See paragraph 4. 2. (C) Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Investment Commission Deputy Executive Secretary Emile Chang asked AIT to provide information on U.S. export regulations for semiconductor manufacturing equipment sold to entities in the PRC. [...]
2005-01-24 08:22:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETTC EINV ETRD ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI280 TAIWAN CONSIDERS NEXT STEPS AFTER CHINESE NEW
[...] (C) Summary. With the Taiwan public,s largely enthusiastic reception of the January 15 Chinese New Year cross-Strait charter flight agreement, ruling Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and opposition Kuomintang (KMT) have each sought to claim credit for the &breakthrough8 and belittle the ot [...]
2005-01-24 09:31:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI2881PRESIDENTIAL VIEWS ON CROSS-STRAIT POLICY,
[...] (C) Summary: Two close confidantes of President Chen Shui-bian told AIT that the President is comfortable with the current state of cross-Strait relations. In separate conversations, Presidential Office Deputy Secretary General Ma Yung-cheng and National Security Council (NSC) Senior Advisor [...]
2005-07-04 23:10:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI2887PRESIDENT ENDORSES INCREASE IN DEFENSE SPENDING
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian endorsed a proposal to move Taiwan's defense spending towards 3.0 percent of GDP during a closed-door June 29 National Security Council (NSC) meeting attended by the Premier and other senior Executive Yuan (EY) officials. NSC officials who proposed the inc [...]
2005-07-05 07:47:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR CH TW
05TAIPEI2950CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - SECOND QUARTER
[...] (U) During the second quarter of 2005, Taiwan semiconductor manufacturer United Microelectronics Corporation (UMC),which is under investigation for its affiliation with PRC semiconductor firm He Jian, called on the government to speed up its investigation into the case. The Taiwan Provincial [...]
2005-07-08 07:50:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH ECON EINV ETRD EWWT PREL TW
05TAIPEI3048TAIWAN IT INDUSTRY DISCUSSES STANDARDS WITH PRC
[...] (C) A delegation led by opposition politicians but composed mainly of Taiwan information technology (IT) manufacturing executives visited Beijing July 5-6 to discuss industry standards with PRC officials and executives. The discussions yielded few concrete results. However, Taiwan firms agree [...]
2005-07-15 08:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ECPS EINV ETRD PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI3100CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC INITIATIVES STILL ON HOLD
[...] (C) Taiwan National Security Council Senior Advisor Chen Chung-shin told econoff July 20 that progress on cross- Strait economic initiatives was unlikely until late August or into the fall. On prospects for cross-Strait charter flight discussions, Chen said that Taiwan and PRC authorities had [...]
2005-07-22 03:44:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR EINV PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI3122TAIWAN PETROCHEMICAL INDUSTRY EAGER TO GET
[...] (C) Taiwan's petrochemical industry is increasingly focused on cross-Strait trade and investment, with exports to the PRC accounting for up to 50 percent of total output. However, Taiwan's prohibition against investment in the PRC in naptha crackers is holding back even more high-value upstre [...]
2005-07-25 01:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD EPET CH TW
05TAIPEI3154CROSS-STRAIT INVESTMENT 1ST HALF OF 2005 - MOVING
[...] (C) Taiwan government data on Taiwan investment in the PRC showed that the total value of investment for the first six months of 2005 fell by 22 percent. While investment fell substantially in the Yangtze and Pearl River Deltas and Fujian Province, which have been the destinations of the vast [...]
2005-07-26 08:31:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV TW CH
05TAIPEI332NEW PM HSIEH CHANG-TING: THE VIEW FROM KAOHSIUNG
[...] (C) Begin Summary. The January 25 appointment of Kaohsiung Mayor Frank Hsieh (Chang-ting) as Taiwan's new Premier was long-rumored, but still surprised some in the South who saw Hsieh as one of President Chen's chief competitors. The move was a natural step for Hsieh, however, who had served [...]
2005-01-26 22:51:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI343SEMICONDUCTORS - TAIWAN FIRMS FACING CHINA,S
[...] (C) With a market downturn expected to continue in 2005, Taiwan semiconductor manufacturers will be increasingly concerned about competing in the PRC chip market with local firms. Relatively new PRC firms like Semiconductor Manufacturing International Corporations (SMIC) and Grace Semiconduct [...]
2005-01-27 09:15:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETTC ECON EINV ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI3661NO REAL PROGRESS ON CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC
[...] (U) Summary: Unofficial exchanges continue between Taiwan and China over economic initiatives launched in the wake of China visits by KMT and PFP leaders in May. Progress, however, remains slow as Taiwan continues to hold out for discussions between officials from Taiwan and China to finaliz [...]
2005-09-02 10:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR EINV EAGR PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI3663CHEN SHUI-BIAN VERSUS MA YING-JEOU, AND TAIWAN'S
[...] SUMMARY. Over the next several months President Chen Shui-bian and the Chinese Nationalist Party (KMT) Chairman Ma Ying-jeou will compete to shape Taiwan's future. Each has chosen a strategy, and the victor will be determined by whose party wins two critical elections in December 2005 and Mar [...]
2005-09-03 01:53:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALCH PGOV PREL TW US
05TAIPEI3717TAIWAN'S AIR CARRIERS BEGIN FLIGHTS OVER
[...] Summary: On September 5, four Taiwan air carriers have started to fly through China's flight information region (FIR) to South Asia, the Middle East and Europe. The PRC granted overflight permission to the four carriers on September 2 less than one month after Taiwan Premier Frank Hsieh anno [...]
2005-09-09 01:52:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI3752TAIWAN FIRMS TO INVEST IN PRC
[...] Summary: Three Taiwan transportation firms, China Airlines, Wan Hai Lines and Yang Ming Marine, will join together to buy a 37 percent stake in China-based Yangtze River Express (YRE),a logistics and transportation company. Together the firms will invest approximately USD 58 million. CAL [...]
2005-09-09 08:21:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDEAIR ECON EINV TW CH
05TAIPEI385US-CHINA TRADE IMBALANCE (C-AL5-00044)
[...] (U) Taiwan export manufacturing firms have made massive investments in the PRC, with especially strong 50 percent growth in investment during 2004. In the key industries of electronics and information technology products manufacturing, a pattern of triangular trade has emerged. Taiwan firms e [...]
2005-01-31 08:53:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPINR ECON ETRD EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI3854MAC DENIES REPORT ON CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER
[...] (U) The September 16 edition of Taiwan,s United Daily News carried a front page story citing an unnamed source who claimed that Taiwan would soon announce progress on cross-Strait charter flights, including an informal agreement with the Mainland to implement charter cargo flights first and th [...]
2005-09-16 10:46:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI3931TAIWAN'S FREE TRADE ZONES - WAITING FOR TENANTS
[...] (C) Since establishing its first free trade zone (FTZ) in Keelung Harbor in October 2004, Taiwan has added four more FTZs in the ports of Kaohsiung, Taichung and Taipei, as well as Taipei's Chiang Kai-Shek International Airport. Many businesses have expressed interest in the zones, but relativ [...]
2005-09-23 08:17:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD EWWT PREL CH CT
05TAIPEI4085 Limited New Taiwan Dollar-Renminbi Exchange Begins
[...] (SBU) Summary: Taiwan implemented a trial program allowing new Taiwan dollar (NTD) and the PRC's renminbi (RMB) exchange services in Kinmen and Matsu on October 3. This is a small step that was approved only after a long delay. However, it may be an indication of further financial cross-Stra [...]
2005-10-05 06:37:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI414CHEN OFFERS MIXED MESSAGES ON CROSS-STRAIT AGENDA
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian delivered contradictory messages on his cross-Strait policy agenda during a January 31 meeting with AIT Board Director David Brown in Guam. Chen characterized the recent charter flight agreement as a "new beginning" in cross-Strait relations and praised B [...]
2005-02-01 07:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ETRD ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI4161TAIWAN'S AIR CARGO MARKET LOSING ALTITUDE
[...] (U) Taiwan's international air cargo volume grew by a minuscule 0.7 percent in the first half of 2005 after a decade of nearly uninterrupted strong growth. Although transit cargo increased, exports and imports both declined. July monthly figures showed declines across all three categories. [...]
2005-10-12 22:54:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI4176CHINA'S PARTICIPATION IN OECD EXPORT CREDIT TALKS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-10-13 09:20:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEFIN PINR TW CH EXIM
05TAIPEI4207CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC ROUNDUP - THIRD QUARTER 2005
[...] The third quarter of 2005 saw several noteworthy developments in cross-Strait relations on the following topics: --Travel Agent Association of Taiwan to coordinate discussions on tourism. --Ministry of Economic Affairs recommended liberalization of export controls on semiconductor manufactu [...]
2005-10-17 08:07:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV ETRD EAIR EFIN ETTC PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4210CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS AND TOURISM -
[...] (C) Taipei Airlines Association Chairman Tony Fan told AIT/T that he has met at least twice with PRC aviation counterparts in Macau and has contact with them regularly by phone, e-mail and fax. However, the two sides remain divided on several issues. The PRC has been reluctant to give Taiwan [...]
2005-10-17 09:18:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4230TAIWAN RETAILERS FOCUSED ON PRC MARKET
[...] (C) Taiwan's economic ties with the PRC increasingly extend beyond manufacturing, and Taiwan retail activity in the Mainland is growing rapidly. The members of Taiwan's Association for Chain Store and Franchise Promotion (ACFP) count 26,000 stores, restaurants, entertainment facilities and ot [...]
2005-10-19 00:50:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI4251OPPOSITION TO POSTPONE CONTROVERSIAL CROSS-STRAIT
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen, under pressure over charges of corruption and cronyism, has shifted to full campaign mode, accusing the opposition of being co-opted by Beijing. During a television interview on October 17, Chen termed the People First Party (PFP) "Cross-Strait Peace Promotion Bil [...]
2005-10-19 09:42:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI43CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS - STILL TAXIING,
[...] (C) Taiwan's Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) asked Taiwan airlines to conduct cross-Strait Lunar New Year charter flights and authorized the Taipei Airlines Association (TAA) to negotiate arrangements for such flights with the PRC. MAC is prepared to arrange a TAA-led delegation to travel to th [...]
2005-01-06 10:12:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4309PROSPECTS DIM FOR POSSIBLE VISIT BY PRC TAIWAN
[...] (C) Summary: Strait Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Chang Chun-hsiung, told the Director on October 20 that the SEF welcomes a visit by PRC Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin and hopes that Chen will meet not just with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) but also with government author [...]
2005-10-25 01:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4310MAC OFFICIAL WELCOMES PRC HIGH-LEVEL VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Mainland Affairs Council Economics Division Director Fu Don-cheng called the scheduled October 28 arrival of the PRC's China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) Director General Shao Qiwei "ministerial level," and the highest level visit of a PRC official to Taiwan. MAC has pu [...]
2005-10-25 01:40:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4316PROSPECTS DIM FOR POSSIBLE VISIT BY PRC TAIWAN
[...] (C) Summary: Strait Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Chang Chun-hsiung, told the Director on October 20 that the SEF welcomes a visit by PRC Taiwan Affairs Office Director Chen Yunlin and hopes that Chen will meet not just with the opposition Kuomintang (KMT) but also with government author [...]
2005-10-25 02:01:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4395CROSS-STRAIT ENTRY PERMITS - PROGRESS AND PROBLEMS
[...] (C) The American Chamber of Commerce in Taipei (Amcham) has been taking concrete steps to work with Taiwan authorities to improve the system for approval of entry permits for Mainland employees of firms located in Taiwan. Taiwan's Council for Economic Planning and Development has taken the lea [...]
2005-10-28 09:01:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON ELAB CH TW
05TAIPEI4440CAMPAIGNING ON CROSS-STRAIT TENSIONS
[...] No summary [...]
2005-11-02 08:52:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TW CH US
05TAIPEI4484MAC GIVES POSITIVE INTERIM RESPONSE TO PRC CHARTER
[...] (C) Summary: Pu Zhao-zhou, Director of the China Civil Aviation Administration's (CCAA) Taiwan, Hong Kong, and Macau Affairs Office, sent a letter to Tony C.C. Fan (Zhi- qiang),Chairman of the Taipei Airlines Association (TAA) proposing that if Taiwan and PRC cannot reach an agreement to proc [...]
2005-11-06 23:06:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4572TAIWAN PRAISES PRC TOURISM VISIT
[...] (SBU) Shao Qi-wei, Director of the PRC's China National Tourism Administration (CNTA) wrapped up a ten- day trip to Taiwan on November 6. The Taiwan government took every effort to make Shao's visit a success, including removing items labeled "Republic of China" from sites visited and express [...]
2005-11-14 23:12:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON CH TW
05TAIPEI4624RECHI CASE DRAWS ATTENTION TO LIMITS ON PRC
[...] (C) Investigations of possible illegal investment transactions by Rechi Precision Co., Ltd., the world's third largest manufacturer of compressors for refrigerators and air conditioners, have attracted attention to Taiwan's regulations that limit investment in the PRC to a percentage of net wo [...]
2005-11-18 09:03:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEINV ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI4719LAPTOP PCS - MADE IN TAIWAN NO LONGER
[...] (SBU) Taiwan firms had a 72.4 percent share of global laptop manufacturing in 2004, but more than 90 percent of their laptop output was assembled in the PRC. The rapid transfer of laptop PC assembly from Taiwan to the Mainland has been driven by the movement of component suppliers and custome [...]
2005-11-28 02:36:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV CH TW
05TAIPEI47212006 LUNAR NEW YEAR CHARTER FLIGHTS - PREPARATIONS
[...] (C) Taiwan officials and airlines will have more time to prepare for 2006 Lunar New Year charter flights than a year ago. Preparations will also be easier due to previous experience with 2003 and 2005 Lunar New Year charters. Airlines are pleased that the flights will be available to anyone w [...]
2005-11-28 05:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4840THE DPP TORTURED IN DEFEAT
[...] (C) Summary: While President Chen remains largely silent and out of the public view, others within the DPP are speculating on the future course of the president and the party and doing what they can to influence the outcome. Two moderate DPP figures, Hong Chi-chang and Wu Hsiang-jung, told A [...]
2005-12-09 10:30:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL TW CH
05TAIPEI4851CROSS-STRAIT ECONOMIC LIBERALIZATION - THE WAY
[...] (C) Over the past two decades, Taiwan has gradually lifted many restrictions on cross-Strait economic relations resulting in the PRC becoming Taiwan's largest trade partner and top investment destination. However, many restrictions remain, and many liberalization proposals continue to languis [...]
2005-12-12 22:38:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD EAIR EWWT EFIN PGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI4938CROSS-STRAIT BANKING - RESTRICTING COMPETITVENESS
[...] (C) The Taiwan government continues to maintain restrictions that prevent Taiwan banks from expanding their operations in the PRC and forbid PRC banks from establishing any presence in Taiwan. Taiwan's Financial Supervisory Commission (FSC) stands ready to implement liberalization measures, b [...]
2005-12-22 01:37:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEFIN ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI5034CROSS-STRAIT DEVELOPMENTS: POLITICS AND FUNERALS
[...] (C) Summary: While the PRC's rejection of Straits Exchange Foundation (SEF) Chairman Chang Chun-hsiung's offer to attend the funeral of Association for Relations Across the Taiwan Strait (ARATS) Chairman Wang Daohan is regrettable, the rejection was not unexpected, SEF Vice Chairman Michael [...]
2005-12-29 10:33:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI539MOEA MAY LOOSEN TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER RULES
[...] (C) In a February 2 meeting with AIT/T econoff, Taiwan Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA) Executive Secretary Huang Chin-tan and his deputy Emile Chang gave an update on Taiwan's investment control regulations for semiconductor manufacturing investment in the PRC. Huang said that based in pa [...]
2005-02-04 08:49:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETTC ECON ETRD TW CH
05TAIPEI555PREMIER PROMISES ACTION ON SPECIAL BUDGET,
[...] (C) Summary: During a February 14 meeting with the Director, Premier Frank Hsieh (Chang-ting) promised a pragmatic approach to domestic, cross-Strait, and economic issues during his tenure in office. The Director highlighted a number of pressing issues in the U.S.-Taiwan relationship, includi [...]
2005-02-14 10:32:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD EAGR ENRG PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI618TAIWAN ACCEPTING DOWNGRADE TO WTO DELEGATION?
[...] (C) Former National Security Council (NSC) Senior Advisor Lai Hsin-yuan told the Director on February 15 that there are indications that current NSC Secretary General Chiou I-jen, on his own authority, accepted a PRC demand to downgrade the diplomatic status of Taiwan's WTO delegation. Lai, wh [...]
2005-02-16 09:51:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI673MINI-LINKS - SMALL IMPACT, BIG DREAMS
[...] (C) On a recent trip to Kinmen, econoff observed that the "mini-links" connecting the Taiwan-controlled islands of Kinmen and Matsu directly with the Mainland are bringing only limited benefit to the local economy. Most passenger travel via the mini-links consists of Taiwan businessmen with i [...]
2005-02-18 08:26:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON EAIR EWWT ETRD CH TW
05TAIPEI685TAIWAN TAKES LOW-KEY RESPONSE OVER
[...] (C) Summary: The Chen administration is trying to reduce local reaction over the February 9 Japanese government decision to take direct control of a lighthouse on the disputed island of Diaoyutai/Senkaku. Taipei gently chided Japan for its move in public, reminding Tokyo of the "Republic of C [...]
2005-02-18 10:11:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA CH TW
05TAIPEI687NEW DPP CHAIR ASKS FOR USG SUPPORT ON
[...] (C) Summary: Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) Chairman Su Tseng-chang urged the USG to press Beijing not to proceed with an Anti-Secession Law during a February 17 meeting with the Director. Su warned that the new law could change the cross-Strait status quo by giving Beijing the right to l [...]
2005-02-18 10:18:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI710BUSINESS AND POLITICS BLEND IN TAIWAN UMC CASE
[...] (C) Summary: Taiwan government charges that United Microelectroncis Corporation (UMC) violated Taiwan regulations in its relations with China chipmaker He Jian have shaken business and political circles in Taiwan. The ensuing public debate has included allegations of political revenge, delibe [...]
2005-02-23 10:09:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETTC ECON ETRD TW CH
05TAIPEI711CROSS-STRAIT CHARTER FLIGHTS - LOOKING BACK AND
[...] (C) Cross-Strait Lunar New Year charter flights ended February 20. Passenger loads were up from 2003, the last time charter flights were implemented, and airline financial losses were lower. The Taiwan government wants to proceed with cargo charter flights, but will attempt to insist on bil [...]
2005-02-23 10:10:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON CH TW
05TAIPEI772TAIWAN EXPORT CONTROL DOWNGRADE?
[...] (C) Summary and action request: Taiwan Board of Foreign Trade (BOFT) Director Peter Ho called with an &urgent8 request for AIT to find out if there was any truth to the claim made by legislators on February 23 that the U.S. has doubts about Taiwan's ability to control exports of sensitive high [...]
2005-02-24 10:06:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETTC ECON ETRD TW CH
05TAIPEI773CHEN-SOONG REACH AGREEMENT ON PRINCIPLES, DIFFER
[...] (C) Summary: President Chen Shui-bian and People First Party (PFP) Chairman James Soong met on February 24 and signed a ten-point joint statement pledging to promote cross-Strait stability, maintain the "ROC" status quo, and enhance Taiwan's defense capabilities. In a joint press conference h [...]
2005-02-24 11:41:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI819TAIWAN PREPARING FOR STRONG ANTI-SECESSION LAW
[...] (S) Summary: Senior Chen administration officials continue to warn that Taipei will react strongly to a PRC move to pass an Anti-Secession Law during the March National People's Congress. President Chen Shui-bian told the AIT Director that Taiwan's most likely response will be to pass some for [...]
2005-02-25 11:45:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRETPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI865CHEN OFFERS NEW "1992" FORMULATION
[...] (C) President Chen Shui-bian used a March 1 teleconference with European parliamentarians to offer a new formulation aimed at finessing the Taiwan-PRC deadlock over "one China." Chen stated that Taiwan "hopes to advance cross-Strait dialogue and consultations based on the results of the 1992 H [...]
2005-03-02 10:15:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR CH TW
05TAIPEI934ANTI-SECESSION LAW REACTION: IMPATIENTLY WAITING
[...] (C) Summary: Political and media focus is growing over PRC plans to enact an Anti-Annexation Law during the March National People's Congress (NPC) session. The Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) will hold an anti-annexation rally in Taipei on March 6, the same day as the Taiwan Solidarity Uni [...]
2005-03-04 10:57:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL CH TW
05TAIPEI956ANTI-SECESSION LAW: CONTENTS TO DEFINE TAIWAN'S
[...] (C) Summary: The Chen administration is preparing two responses to the PRC's Anti-Secession Law, depending on the PRC draft's contents. Officials say that if the law includes ambiguity about "one China," and no reference to the use of "non-peaceful" means to resolve the Taiwan Strait issue, th [...]
2005-03-07 11:23:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
05TAIPEI96IT'S POLITICS FIRST AS TAIWAN DRAGS ITS FEET ON
[...] (C) In response to the high-profile visit by opposition Kuomintang (KMT) leaders to Beijing over the last few days to discuss cross-strait relations with the Chinese Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO),and the announcement of an understanding on direct Taiwan-China flights during the Chinese New Yea [...]
2005-01-11 10:07:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR PREL CH TW
05TEGUCIGALPA1691CURRENT DIALOGUE WITH TAIWANESE REPS IN HONDURAS
[...] (S) In response to reftel, here are Post's answers: - The Embassy currently has mainly limited contact with Taiwanese representatives, usually friendly interaction at events where the diplomatic corps is invited to attend. Taiwanese Ambassador You Tien-der is a regular attendee of these events [...]
2005-08-12 23:24:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRETPREL ECON ETRD ETTC PHUM TW CH HO
05TEGUCIGALPA1833CHINESE ACTIVITY IN HONDURAS
[...] (C) Summary: This cable is a response to reftel request for updates on Chinese activity in Latin America and the Caribbean. Honduras has no significant public or private sector ties to the People,s Republic of China (PRC). Data indicate a limited but growing trade relationship between Hond [...]
2005-09-07 13:56:00Embassy TegucigalpaSECRET//NOFORNETRD ECON PGOV EAGR ELAB CH TW HO
05TELAVIV1814ISRAELI DEFENSE MINISTER CAUTIONS ARMS INDUSTRY ON
[...] (S) Israeli Defense Ministry Director General Amos Yaron told the Ambassador on March 24 that Defense Minister Shaul Mofaz had strongly cautioned representatives from Israeli defense firms about ties with China. According to Yaron, Mofaz said that senior MOD approval is required before Israel [...]
2005-03-24 14:46:00Embassy Tel AvivSECRETPREL MCAP MASS CH IS MILITARY RELATIONS GOI EXTERNAL
05TELAVIV1928ISRAELI MFA OFFICIALS WILL HOLD COUNTERTERRORISM
[...] (C) Israeli MFA Director General Ron Prosor, Deputy Director General for Strategic Affairs Jeremy Issacharoff, and Director for Arms Control Alon Bar will travel to China for meetings with Chinese officials on April 4-5. According to Bar, the purpose of the trip is to discuss counterterrorism [...]
2005-03-29 16:19:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PARM CH IS COUNTERTERRORISM GOI EXTERNAL
05TELAVIV2329ISRAEL-PRC STRATEGIC DIALOGUE FOCUSSES ON IRAN AND
[...] (C) Summary: Israeli MFA Director General Ron Proser (D-equivalent) led a GOI team to China April 3-5 for a strategic dialogue on arms control and terrorism issues. MFA Arms Control Director Alon Bar briefed poloff on the talks after the team's return to Israel. Bar's assessment, which track [...]
2005-04-14 10:45:00Embassy Tel AvivCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KNNP CH IS IR IN GOI EXTERNAL MILITARY RELATIONS COUNTERTERRORISM
05THEHAGUE161NETHERLANDS/EU: EXPECTATIONS FOR JAN 31 FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The U.S. and EU need to agree to disagree on China and prepare a soft landing for the transatlantic relationship after the inevitable lift of the China arms embargo, Jaap Werner (MFA, Political Director) and Bahia Tahzib (MFA Deputy European Correspondent) told Poloff during di [...]
2005-01-21 15:32:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER EAID KPAL BK CU IR IZ UP CH NL EUN
05THEHAGUE164NETHERLANDS/EU: EXPECTATIONS FOR JAN 31 FOREIGN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: The U.S. and EU need to agree to disagree on China and prepare a soft landing for the transatlantic relationship after the inevitable lift of the China arms embargo, Jaap Werner (MFA, Political Director) and Bahia Tahzib (MFA Deputy European Correspondent) told Poloff during di [...]
2005-01-21 16:54:00Embassy The HagueCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER EAID KPAL BK CU IR IZ UP CH NL EUN
05THEHAGUE484DUTCH UNVEIL THEIR 14-BIT ADC PARTS CONTROL PLAN
[...] all 14-bit ADCs that are to be supplied under this contract will solely be used for the manufacture of base stations or parts thereof for civilian communication purposes; 2. telecommunication equipment or assembled parts of such equipment containing these 14-bit ADCs can only be sold to tele [...]
2005-02-22 09:08:00Embassy The HagueSECRETETTC KSTC PARM NL CH
05TOKYO1292S/P DIRECTOR KRASNER'S MEETING WITH VICE FOREIGN
[...] (C) Summary: During a March 2 meeting with visiting S/P Director Stephen D. Krasner, VFM Yachi said Japan supported the inclusion of Australia, New Zealand and India in the East Asia Summit and explained limitations to support from individual East Asian countries for greater U.S. involvement [...]
2005-03-04 09:11:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL CH KN JA ASEAN
05TOKYO1293MOFA CHINA DIVISION DIRECTOR ON JAPAN-CHINA
[...] (C) Summary: MOFA China Division Director Izumi told POL Deputy March 3 that Japan had strongly protested the PRC's proposed anti-secession law aimed at Taiwan, citing recent hopeful steps and the need for a peaceful resolution of the cross-Strait issue as arguing against such legislation. [...]
2005-03-04 09:45:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPREL CH JA ASEAN
05TOKYO1331VIEWPOINT OF THE SOUTH KOREAN EMBASSY IN TOKYO
[...] (C) ROK Deputy Chief of Mission in Tokyo, Choo Kyu-ho, accompanied by First Secretary Jeong Woon-jin, conveyed his embassy's viewpoints on North Korea, China, and the status of Japan-ROK bilateral relations at a March 7, 2005 lunch with the Charge. DCM Choo presented a rather dismal assessment [...]
2005-03-07 09:18:00Embassy TokyoCONFIDENTIALPARM PREL JA KS KN CH MNNUC
05TOKYO1349U.S.-JAPAN INFORMAL POLICY PLANNING BILATERAL:
[...] (C) Summary: During informal policy planning talks with Ministry of Foreign Affairs Deputy Vice Minister Tsuneo Nishida on March 2, Director of Policy Planning Stephen D. Krasner discussed East Asian architecture, China, North Korea and the President's democratization agenda. Nishida said Ja [...]
2005-03-08 07:50:00Embassy TokyoSECRETECIN PREL PARM PINR KDEM CH TW KN JA ASEAN
05VATICAN37IRF AMBASSADOR HANFORD REVIEWS THREATS AND NEXT
[...] (SBU) During his December 1 - 4 visit to the Vatican, Ambassador at large for International Religious Freedom John Hanford reviewed U.S. religious freedom concerns and priorities with Holy See Foreign Minister Archbishop Giovanni Lajolo and other senior officials. Vatican officials highlighted [...]
2005-01-05 14:19:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALCH KIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT
05VATICAN477POPE REACHES OUT TO CHINA
[...] (C) In his first formal foreign policy discourse, Pope Benedict XVI called for closer relations with China at a May 12 audience for ambassadors accredited to the Holy See. Without citing China directly, the new pope made a public push for a cause that the Vatican has been promoting for some [...]
2005-05-18 16:23:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM VT CH TW
05VATICAN484CHINA AND THE HOLY SEE: SANT'EGIDIO PURSUE INFORMAL DIALOGUE
[...] (C) Valeria Martano of Vatican-linked Sant'Egidio Community discussed the group's ongoing initiative to promote Catholic dialogue with China in a meeting with Poloffs May 20. Sant'Egidio's initiative focuses on resolving internal differences between the underground and Patriotic churches to la [...]
2005-06-14 16:06:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CH VT
05VATICAN512OPTIMISM ON CHINA FROM DEPUTY FM PAROLIN (C-ALS-00716)
[...] (C) Vatican Deputy Foreign Minister Parolin told the Charge August 9 that there were signs that Beijing might eventually be open to some official Vatican presence in China as a first step towards diplomatic relations. According to Parolin, an initial Holy See representative would have some o [...]
2005-08-16 13:31:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALKIRF PHUM PINR PREL VT CH
05VATICAN519VATICAN: MEETING WITH ARCHBISHOP LAJOLO
[...] (C) Summary. Charge d'affaires a.i. called on Vatican FM-equivalent Lajolo September 3 and raised a number of issues, including Venezuela, China, Turkey/Islam, UN reform, Israel, Iraq. End Summary. 2. (U) Charge paid an introductory 30-minute call on September 3 on Archbishop Giovanni La [...]
2005-09-09 16:09:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALPREL VT VE IS CH TU IZ
05VATICAN541VATICAN: MEDIA REACT TO PRESIDENT'S RELIGIOUS FREEDOM
[...] (U) President Bush's call for increased religious freedom, and particularly "the need for [China] to invite leaders from the Vatican to come and discuss religious freedoms" was widely covered in Italian and Vatican-based news media. In a press release supporting President Bush's statements, th [...]
2005-11-29 16:32:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNKIRF PHUM PREL VT CH
05VATICAN543VATICAN LOOKS TOWARDS CHINA - WITHOUT COMPROMISE
[...] (U) The Holy See has sent clear messages to China recently that hint at improving relations, but which maintain the integrity of its position on religious freedom and autonomy. Both Pope Benedict XVI and Secretary of State Cardinal Angelo Sodano expressed displeasure at Beijing's intransigence [...]
2005-12-01 07:13:00Embassy VaticanCONFIDENTIALKIRF PHUM PREL VT CH
05VIENNA1653DEMARCHE TO AUSTRIA IN ADVANCE OF THE MAY 23 EU
[...] (SBU) EconPolCouns met on May 18 with Andreas Riecken, the Austrian Foreign Ministry's European Correspondent, to present reftel points and discuss the May 23-24 General Affairs and External Relations Council (GAERC) meeting. 2. (C) Riecken made the following comments concerning the point [...]
2005-05-19 12:01:00Embassy ViennaCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS CH SU AU EUN
05VIENNA175DEMARCHE TO AUSTRIA ON JANUARY 31 EU FOREIGN
[...] (U) EconPolCouns met with Foriegn Ministry EU Affaris director Werner Almhofer on January 21 to present reftel points. Almhofer made the following substantive replies: 2. (SBU) Tsunami: Almhofer expressed some frustration with the European public's dissatisfaction with the response of t [...]
2005-01-21 14:17:00Embassy ViennaCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER EAID KPAL BK CU IR IZ UP CH AU EUN
05VIENNA3358MTAG: AUSTRIAN RESPONSE ON FIRM'S OFFER OF CNC
[...] (S) On October 12, Econ Unit Chief followed up on ref A with Gerhard Erdpresser, Head of the Ministry of Economy's Anti-Dumping, Dual-Use and Wassenaar Arrangement Division. Erdpresser thanked the USG for the information in ref B and said the MoE had carefully checked the spare parts s [...]
2005-10-14 06:59:00Embassy ViennaSECRETPARM PREL MNUC ETTC AU CH MTCRE
05VIENNA792DEMARCHE TO AUSTRIA ON MARCH 16 EU FOREIGN
[...] (SBU) On March 10, EconPolCouns and Pol Unit Chief presented ref (a) points to Andreas Riecken, the Austrian Foreign Ministry's new EU Affairs director. 2. (C) Riecken made the following substantive comments: -- On the EU's China arms embargo, Riecken said the issue was not supposed to [...]
2005-03-10 16:33:00Embassy ViennaCONFIDENTIALPREL ETTC PTER HR CH LE KPAL SU RS GG AU EUN
05VILNIUS1023CHINA,S RELATIONSHIP WITH LITHUANIA: FORM OVER
[...] (C) China's diplomatic and economic profile in Lithuania is growing. There are more visits by official Chinese, an expanding diplomatic presence, and a burgeoning commercial relationship. GOL officials have told us that they see clear signs of greater Chinese interest in Lithuania. Increas [...]
2005-09-27 13:19:00Embassy VilniusCONFIDENTIALPREL CH LH
05WELLINGTON569WITH LOSS OF CHINESE STUDENTS, NEW ZEALAND'S
[...] (U) Summary: A sharp drop in the number of English-language students from China -- partly orchestrated by the Chinese government -- has reduced overall foreign student enrollments in New Zealand schools. To revive the international education industry, the New Zealand government is refocusing [...]
2005-07-25 05:07:00Embassy WellingtonCONFIDENTIALECON PREL NZ CH
05YEREVAN242CHINA'S EXPANDING POLITICAL RELATIONS WITH ARMENIA
[...] (C) Government of China (GOC) representatives in Yerevan and Armenian government officials recently reported their view that relations between the GOC and the Government of Armenia (GOAM) are expanding. They qualified these statements, however, with a more realistic picture of potential econo [...]
2005-02-10 10:02:00Embassy YerevanCONFIDENTIALECON EPET CH AM
06ADANA244GAZIANTEP: TURKEY'S SOUTHEASTERN ENGINE KEEPS CHUGGING;
[...] The Southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep is the region's model child for economic development, with a diverse, internationally competitive industrial base. Locals attribute the success to an entrepreneurial tradition, a light touch by government as well as above-average levels of smuggling [...]
2006-11-20 14:02:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON PREL TU CH
06ADANA254TURKEY'S SOUTHEASTERN ENGINE KEEPS CHUGGING; NEIGHBORING
[...] (SBU) The Southeastern Turkish city of Gaziantep is the region's model child for economic development, with a diverse, internationally competitive industrial base. Locals attribute the success to an entrepreneurial tradition, a light touch by government as well as above-average levels of smu [...]
2006-12-06 08:12:00Consulate AdanaUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPGOV ECON PTEL TU CH
06ADDISABABA3316DARFUR: NOV. 16 SPECIAL ENVOY NATSIOS BILATERAL
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Separate November 16 bilateral consultations with UK Secretary of State for International Development Hilary Benn, French MFA Africa Director Jean de Gliniasty and Special Envoy for the Peace Process in Sudan Henri Benoit de Coignac, and Chinese PermRep to the UN Guangya Wang hig [...]
2006-12-18 16:18:00Embassy Addis AbabaCONFIDENTIALPREL MOPS KPKO SU AU UK CH FR
06AITTAIPEI1540TAIWAN RECEPTIVE TO UNILATERAL ADHERENCE TO IHR
[...] (U) AIT delivered ref A demarche to Department of Health (DOH) Director General Peter Chang on May 2. Drawing from points in ref A, ESTHOFF also briefed Chang about U.S. efforts in Beijing seeking additional participation for Taiwan in WHO health activities. Chang seemed pleased with this app [...]
2006-05-04 06:56:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYTBIO PREL WHO CH TW
06AITTAIPEI2379TAIWAN PLANS TO BUILD OWN SATELLITE AND LAUNCH
[...] (S) SUMMARY: NSPO Director Lance Wu told AIT that the next goal in Taiwan's satellite program was to build an indigenous satellite and launch vehicle by 2011. The launch vehicle, modeled on the ionosphere sounding rocket Taiwan currently uses, would be for backup in case a U.S. company was u [...]
2006-07-13 08:46:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRET//NOFORNTSPA PREL ETTC KSCA JA CH TW
06AITTAIPEI2590VAGUE CONSENSUS, MINORITY OPINIONS, POSITIVE
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: TAIWAN'S SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CONFERENCE CONCLUDED JULY 28 PRODUCING NUMEROUS VAGUE CONSENSUS RECOMMENDATIONS. MORE CONTENTIOUS AND CONCRETE RECOMMENDATIONS WERE RELEGATED TO THE CATEGORY OF "OTHER OPINIONS," ON WHICH NO CONSENSUS WAS POSSIBLE. HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDED [...]
2006-08-02 09:27:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EAIR EINV PREL CH TW
06AITTAIPEI2678VP TSAI ON TRADE, CROSS-STRAIT, CHAD
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE AIT DIRECTOR MET WITH TAIWAN VICE PREMIER TSAI ING-WEN, NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL (NSC) SECRETARY GENERAL CHIOU I-JEN, AND THE NEWLY APPOINTED SIPDIS MINISTER OF ECONOMIC AFFAIRS (MOEA) STEVE CHEN (RUEY-LONG) ON AUGUST 8 TO DISCUSS TRADE ISSUES IN PREPARATION FOR THE VISIT [...]
2006-08-08 11:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALETRD EINV ECON PREL CH TW
06AITTAIPEI2700TAIWAN REQUESTS US ASSISTANCE FOR STRANDED
[...] ACTION REQUEST--SEE PARAGRAPH 9. 2. (C) SUMMARY: DURING A MEETING WITH THE DIRECTOR ON AUGUST 9, TAIWAN FOREIGN MINISTER JAMES HUANG REQUESTED US ASSISTANCE FOR TAIWAN DIPLOMATS AND EXPATRIATES IN CHAD WHO ARE FACING DIFFICULTIES LEAVING N'DJAMENA AFTER TAIWAN AND CHAD BROKE OFF DIPLOMATIC [...]
2006-08-09 11:09:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL TW CH
06AITTAIPEI2926TAIWAN LOOKING TO EUROPE FOR SATELLITES?
[...] (S/NF) SUMMARY. This is an action cable see para 6. National Space Program Office (NSPO) Director Lance Wu complained to AIT that USG restrictions on Taiwan access to flight software complicates control of Formosat-3. He appealed for help in obtaining access to the software, suggesting that [...]
2006-08-24 05:24:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiSECRET//NOFORNTSPA PREL ETTC ECON CH TW
06AITTAIPEI3037TAIWAN REP TO APEC CONFERENCE ON WORKFORCE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-05 09:46:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiUNCLASSIFIEDELAB APECO CH TW
06AITTAIPEI3147CROSS-STRAIT TOURISM - OFFICIAL VENEER VERY THIN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DISCUSSIONS WITH TAIWAN TOURISM INDUSTRY LEADERS INDICATE THAT PRIVATE INDUSTRY ASSOCIATIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PLAY A CENTRAL ROLE IN CROSS-STRAIT DISCUSSIONS ON TOURISM, EVEN THOUGH A TAIWAN GOVERNMENT OFFICIAL IN AN UNOFFICIAL CAPACITY WILL SIGN ANY FINAL AGREEMENT. THEY ALL PRE [...]
2006-09-12 00:33:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALECON PREL CH TW
06AITTAIPEI3210TAIWAN UNCLEAR ABOUT PRC INTENTIONS WITH CCP-KMT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: TAIPEI AIRLINES ASSOCIATION CHAIRMAN TONY C.C. FAN TOLD AIT HE IS UNCERTAIN ABOUT PRC INTENTIONS IN ANNOUNCING AN AGREEMENT WITH THE KUOMINTANG (KMT) TO ROUTE CHARTER FLIGHTS DIRECTLY BETWEEN TAIWAN AND PRC AIRSPACE. FAN SAID IF THE PRC WISHES TO MAKE DIRECT ROUTES A PREREQUISITE [...]
2006-09-15 09:13:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEAIR ECON PREL CH TW
06AITTAIPEI3742TAIWAN INSIDE STORY ON PRC NATIONAL JIA JIA
[...] (C) Summary: PRC national Jia Jia entered Taiwan from Thailand on October 22, as part of a 26-member Chinese tour group. Jia separated from the group after passing through Customs, and afterward, met with two Taiwanese professors, both outspoken advocates of Falun Gong. Jia surrendered hi [...]
2006-11-02 10:51:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPHUM PINR PREL HK CH NZ TW
06AITTAIPEI3782SCIENCE ADVISER'S VISIT HIGHLIGHTS TAIWAN'S HIGH
[...] (U) SUMMARY. Science Adviser to the Secretary of State Dr. George H. Atkinson visited Taiwan from October 12-13. Atkinson briefly toured the TSMC semiconductor factory and the Industrial Technology Research Institute (ITRI) and met with Academia Sinica President Lee Yuan-tseh and his successo [...]
2006-11-07 03:55:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON EDU CH TW
06AITTAIPEI901WHILE TAIWAN AND PRC PLAY FOR CHAD OIL, WORLD BANK
[...] (C) Summary. The $30-million dollar Chad/Taiwan oil exploration agreement looks good for Taiwan on the surface, this is an energy poor island which needs oil to meet its energy needs has found a new source in Africa, and can use this latest project to assist cash-strapped Chad and maintain its [...]
2006-03-17 10:08:00American Institute Taiwan, TaipeiCONFIDENTIALEFIN EMIN ENRG PREL CH CD TW
06ALGIERS1112ALGERIA AMBIVALENT AS CHINESE LABOR AND GOODS, NOT
[...] Chinese workers, who first flocked to Algeria in the late 1990s to meet the country's steep labor demand for construction projects, today number around eight thousand at any given time. While they are still most prevalent in the construction sector, many moonlight as traders of Chinese wares. [...]
2006-06-19 14:51:00Embassy AlgiersUNCLASSIFIEDECON EINV CH AG
06ALMATY410KAZAKHSTAN-CHINA GAS PIPELINE PROJECT: STATUS
[...] (C) Summary: The state-owned Kazakhstani and Chinese oil and gas companies recently completed a "pre-feasibility study" for the construction of a 30 billion cubic meter (bcm) gas pipeline from Central Asia to China. The study outlines three proposed pipeline routes across Kazakhstan, the eco [...]
2006-02-03 02:18:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ CH
06ALMATY603KAZAKHSTAN: LUKOIL, CHINESE BIDDING FOR "NATIONS
[...] (C) Summary: Patrick O'Mara, Vice President of the privately-held Canadian oil company "Nations Energy," told Poloff on February 10 that Lukoil and "the Chinese" were bidding to buy his company, Kazakhstan's eighth-largest oil producer. Contrary to press reports, India's Oil and Natural Gas C [...]
2006-02-14 13:48:00US Office AlmatyCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET KZ CH
06ANKARA1213TURKISH MFA READ-OUT OF IRANIAN PARLIAMENTARY
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: MFA Deputy Director General (DDG) for Arms Control and Disarmament Bulent Meric briefed select missions about the March 3 visit of a delegation led by Iranian Parliamentary Foreign Policy, National Security and Defense Affairs Committee Chair Alaadin Boroujerdi to Ankara to disc [...]
2006-03-09 12:38:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TU FR UK AU GR CH IS
06ANKARA1748TURKISH RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR INFORMATION ON ETLO
[...] (C) We met with Huseyin Ozdemir, Chief of Section for the International Security Section of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on March 30 to follow up on our January demarche (reftels) regarding China's request that the UN designate the East Turkistan Liberation Organization (ELTO/SHAT) [...]
2006-04-03 06:27:00Embassy AnkaraSECRETPREL PTER TU CH
06ANKARA2352TURKISH RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR MORE INFORMATION
[...] (C) We met with Huseyin Ozdemir, Chief of Section in the International Security Department of the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, on April 27 to follow up on our January demarche (refs a and b) regarding China's request that the UN designate the East Turkistan Liberation Organization (ELT [...]
2006-04-28 12:57:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER TU CH
06ANKARA252INITIAL TURKISH RESPONSE TO REQUEST FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-01-23 14:05:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER TU CH
06ANKARA3465TURKEY URGES CONSTRUCTIVE IRANIAN APPROACH TO
[...] (C) MFA Deputy Director General for Arms Control and Disarmament Bulent Meric on June 9 briefed representatives of Germany and P-5 missions about FM Gul's June 8 phone call to Iranian NSC Secretary-General Larijani to counsel Iranian receptivity to the EU-3 package of incentives for halting its [...]
2006-06-12 14:52:00Embassy AnkaraCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ENER KNNP PARM TU FR UK GM CH RS
06ANKARA6451TURKEY: POL-MIL ROUND-UP, October 2006
[...] Turkey's National Security Council (NSC) held its bi-monthly meeting on October 31. Internal and external developments affecting Turkey's national security topped the agenda of the meeting. Negotiations on Iran's nuclear program after the UN Security Council resolution of July 31 were discusse [...]
2006-11-20 09:17:00Embassy AnkaraUNCLASSIFIEDMASS MARR PREL UY CH GR AM AF LE TU
06ASHGABAT357NIYAZOV'S TRIP TO CHINA: TURKMENISTAN SIGNS DEAL
[...] (C) During Niyazov's visit to China, Turkmenistan and China agreed to build a natural gas pipeline by 2009 between the two countries, and for Turkmenistan to sell 30 billion cubic meters of gas to China annually once it is completed. The agreement includes joint exploration and development of [...]
2006-04-05 13:30:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALENRG PREL CH TX
06ASHGABAT767TURKMENISTAN DENIES OVERFLIGHT FOR SUSPECT IRANIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-07-19 11:02:00Embassy AshgabatSECRET//NOFORNPARM ETTC PREL IR CH KN KG TX UZ
06ASHGABAT929KAZAKHSTANI FM TOKAYEV IN ASHGABAT: GOOD NEWS FOR
[...] (C) An August 30-31 visit by Kazakhstani Foreign Minister Tokayev to Ashgabat ended with an exchange of instruments on a five year-old agreement on delimitation and demarcation of the 400 KM land border between Turkmenistan and Kazakhstan. The two also agreed to improve transportation links b [...]
2006-09-01 14:26:00Embassy AshgabatCONFIDENTIALCH EPET KNNP KZ OSCE PREL TX
06ASMARA492CHINESE COMMERICIAL ACTIVITIES IN ERITREA: GSE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-07 14:29:00Embassy AsmaraCONFIDENTIALECON PREL PGOV PINR CH ER
06ASUNCION264COLOMBIAN VP ON FARC AND VENEZUELA IN PARAGUAY
[...] (C) Summary: Colombian Vice President Santos visited Paraguay March 2-3 to advance ongoing security cooperation and assistance initiatives with the GOP. The GOC delegation found President Duarte more open to constructive dialogue than in the past, which they attribute to a recent discovery th [...]
2006-03-10 13:05:00Embassy AsuncionCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER SNAR ENRG PINR PA CO VE EC CH AR
06AUCKLAND7COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR JAMES R. KEITH TO AUCKLAND, NEW
[...] AMCONGEN Auckland welcomes James R. Keith, Senior Advisor (China, Mongolia, Hong Kong and Taiwan) to Auckland, 09-11 March 2006 to attend an official meeting. 2. Post has reserved Deluxe accommodation in Wednesday 08 March, out Saturday 11 March 2006 as per email request. Stamford Plaza Ho [...]
2006-02-08 04:19:00Consulate AucklandUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA CH NZ
06BAGHDAD1387PRT BAGHDAD: CHINESE GOVERNMENT ATTEMPTNG TO
[...] (C) During a recent meeting with PRT members, Baghdad Business Center (BBC) Chairwoman Tamather Al-Janabi disclosed that the Chinese Ministry of Commerce (CMOC) is interested in opening a branch of the BBC in Shanghai. 2. (C) Tamather said the CMOC will identify and fund office space for th [...]
2006-04-27 17:20:00Embassy BaghdadCONFIDENTIALPGOV PINR PREL ECON EAID ENIV IZ CH
06BAGHDAD724PST BAGHDAD: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES
[...] INTRODUCTION: This cable is the first of many cables that Provincial Support Team - Baghdad (PST-B) will produce during the remainder of 2006. Cables from PST-B will focus on economic, political, and rule of law issues concerning Baghdad Province. 2. INTRODUCTION CONT'D: Despite a largel [...]
2006-03-07 13:22:00Embassy BaghdadUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV ECON EINV EAID IZ IR KS KU CH
06BANGKOK1372CHINESE INVESTMENT IN THAILAND (C-AL5-01054)
[...] (SBU) Summary: Well known as a destination of foreign investment, China is becoming a foreign investor in its own right and is seeking out investment opportunities in Thailand. Encouraged by a friendly business atmosphere and a stable environment for investment, Chinese investors see Thai [...]
2006-03-06 09:05:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ETRD PINR CH TH
06BANGKOK2359WANG BINGZHANG: THAI POLICE FOUND ENOUGH TO EXPEL
[...] (S) Summary: Poloff recently met with Police Colonel Sanya Thongbud of Royal Thai Police (RTP) Special Branch II to discuss the 2001 investigation of Chinese dissident Mr. Wang Bingzhang (see Reftel) and verify claims made by a human rights advocate from the NGO Worldrights. Sanya revealed th [...]
2006-04-24 08:53:00Embassy BangkokSECRETPHUM PREL PGOV KIRF CH TH HUMAN RIGHTS
06BANGKOK3608THAI TEA WITH THE CHINESE
[...] (SBU) Poloffs shared tea with Chinese diplomats on June 14, 2006 as part of a regular informal meeting mechanism that post has with the PRC Embassy in Bangkok. The Chinese asked about the 19th US-ASEAN Dialogue that took place on May 23, 2006 and talked about their own preparations for the P [...]
2006-06-16 06:40:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL TH CH IS
06BANGKOK4254ETHNIC-CHINESE THAI IN THE FAR SOUTH: US, CHINA,
[...] (C/NF) SUMMARY. As a southern province with a minority of Muslim Thai, Songkhla is a relative safe-haven for ethnic-Chinese Thai families living in the deep South. But the southern unrest has taken a toll on Hat Yai, the trade capital of Songkhla, where tourism has declined by over fifty pe [...]
2006-07-18 03:15:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ECON KPAO TH CH
06BANGKOK4480CHINESE LANGUAGE PROGRAMS IN THE SOUTH
[...] (C) SUMMARY. As Chinese television dramas and the prospects for better-paying jobs for Chinese speakers increase, Chinese language learning programs have taken off in the southern Songkhla Province. Along with for-profit cram schools, various Chinese associations there have opened their own [...]
2006-07-25 07:56:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV KPAO PTER TH CH TW
06BANGKOK4803CHINESE ON NORTH KOREA AND THE UNSYG CANDIDATE
[...] (C) As part of AmEmbassy Bangkok's regular tea meetings with the Chinese, Chinese political officer Wang Shuai told Poloffs that North Korea is committed to the Six-Party Talks, but it may be "counter-productive" for the US to exert "negative pressure" on the regime to return to the negotiati [...]
2006-08-08 03:41:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV UN CH TH KN
06BANGKOK4848CHINESE VIEW OF BURMA FROM THAILAND
[...] (C) Summary: On August 7, the Political Officer from the Embassy of the People's Republic of China who covers Burma issues offered open and frank commentary on a wide variety of topics including PM Thaksin's recent trip to Burma, PRC relations with Burma, the move of the capital to Naypyitaw, [...]
2006-08-09 06:44:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH BM CH
06BANGKOK4914A NEW CHINESE EXPORT
[...] Summary: Emerging as the sixth largest source of engineering contractors in the world, China's construction industry is seeking to increase exports of these services to Thailand. An experienced Chinese industry executive spoke candidly regarding his company's difficulties in navigating the di [...]
2006-08-11 03:02:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIEDECON ETRD TH CH
06BANGKOK5705EYE ON AMERICA? - CHINESE MEDIA IN THAILAND
[...] (C) SUMMARY. Representing television, radio and print media, six Mainland Chinese press outlets are present in Thailand. Each organization's mandate varies, but all have small staffs and budgets. Most reporters do not speak Thai and English appears to be their working language. While the [...]
2006-09-15 09:50:00Embassy BangkokSECRETOPRC PREL PGOV CH TH ASEAN
06BANGKOK6095THAILAND: CHINESE REACTION TO THE COUP
[...] (C) Summary. Although surprised by the coup, Chinese Embassy officials in Bangkok are confident that Sino-Thai relations will continue to thrive under the new Thai government and see opportunities for expanding influence while the United States imposes sanctions. Likely Chinese responses t [...]
2006-10-05 08:14:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MARR MASS TH CH
06BANGKOK6290THE "CHINESE" AMERICAN CORNER
[...] (C) Emboffs visited the newly-renovated American Corner (AC) at Khon Kaen University as part of a broader reporting trip to Thailand's northeastern region (Reftel A, B). During a luncheon held after meeting with the school officials, university student volunteers at the AC approached Poloff w [...]
2006-10-13 08:23:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV OPRC TH CH
06BANGKOK6442CHINA ON THE THAI COUP, ASEAN AND NORTH KOREA
[...] (C) SUMMARY. As part of Embassy Bangkok's regular tea meetings with the PRC Embassy, Chinese diplomats explained that China openly welcomed Thai interim PM Surayud Chulanont because the PRC holds "different standards" than the US. They confirmed that PRC Premier Wen Jiabao will meet with Sur [...]
2006-10-24 08:16:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV TH CH KN ASEAN
06BANGKOK6855FORMER DEPUTY PM EXAMINES HIS OPTIONS
[...] (C) Former Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak told the Ambassador he intends to retire from politics, although top politicians are angling for his support. In a November 9 meeting, Somkid said public support for Thaksin and the Thai Rak Thai (TRT) party remains strong; therefore, he sur [...]
2006-11-13 10:55:00Embassy BangkokCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KDEM TH CH
06BANGKOK7550THAI MARKETS UPDATE: CHINA CURRENCY POLICY AT
[...] (SBU) While the Bank of Thailand has lifted the 30 percent reserve requirement on foreigners investing in Thai equities, the restriction remains in place for debt instruments. The President of the Thai Electronic Bond Exchange (a subsidiary of the Stock Exchange of Thailand) told the press that [...]
2006-12-21 10:13:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON CH TH
06BANGKOK7577THAILAND CAPITAL CONTROLS: EQUITIES, CURRENCY
[...] (SBU) The Stock Exchange of Thailand composite index rose close to 0.5 percent during the December 22 trading session. For the week, the SET is down about 6 percent. The Thai baht closed very slightly weaker against the dollar. Many traders think the worst of the market volatility (prompte [...]
2006-12-22 07:34:00Embassy BangkokUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON CH TH
06BANJUL450THE GAMBIA: TAIWANESE AMBASSADOR'S LIBERIAN
[...] (C) We note reftel report of possible GOL contacts with Taiwan amidst the PRC's growing engagement in Liberia. We also note reporting in other channels of recent contacts between Liberian House Speaker Snowe and The Gambia-based Taiwanese Ambassador, Patrick Chang,who served as Ambassador to [...]
2006-07-15 12:25:00Embassy BanjulCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV GA LI CH
06BEIJING10098TIBET RAILWAY COMPLETION ADVANCES AMID PROBLEMS
[...] (C) Meeting the scheduled July 1 completion date for the high-profile Qinghai-Tibet railway line will be a major challenge, according to an Amcit engineer heavily involved in the project. Although the Minister of Railways reportedly ordered the completion date moved up to coincide with his p [...]
2006-05-24 08:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ECON CH
06BEIJING10103PRC MFA ON DEFENSE DEPARTMENT REPORT ON CHINA
[...] (C) China is strongly dissatisfied with and opposed to the U.S. Defense Department's Annual Report to Congress on the Military Power of the People's Republic of China, which reflects "China Threat" and "Cold War" thinking, MFA North America Department Deputy Director General Xie Feng said. X [...]
2006-05-24 10:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM PM CH
06BEIJING10104PRC/UN: MFA BRIEFS ON UNSYG ANNAN VISIT
[...] (C) UN SYG Annan asked President Hu Jintao what opinions or advice the UN can offer to help break the current Six-Party Talks impasse, MFA International Organizations Department Officer Guo Xuejun told Poloff on May 23. Hu said China continues to work with the other Partiesto resume the Six-P [...]
2006-05-24 10:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV UN CH
06BEIJING10121ENERGY POINTS TO NDRC ON FIVE-PARTY MINISTERIAL,
[...] (U) Economic Minister-Counselor and Energy Attache presented ref A points to National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Energy Bureau Deputy Director General XU Yongsheng on May 25. China's Five-Party Energy Ministerial Proposal 2. (SBU) DDG Xu thanked Washington agencies for t [...]
2006-05-25 09:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG EPET ETTC PREL CH IR
06BEIJING10192CHINA'S MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: A/S HILL'S
[...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher Hill met with VFM Yang Jiechi and VFM Wu Dawei to discuss implementing consensus reached in the April 2006 Bush- Hu meetings and in the Fourth Round of Six-Party Talks. -- Accusations [...]
2006-05-25 10:07:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS CH JP KN
06BEIJING10507CULTURAL REVOLUTION REMEMBERED BY SOME, FORGOTTEN
[...] (C) Chinese authorities are treading carefully around sensitive anniversaries this month related to the launch of the Cultural Revolution in 1966. The Propaganda Department has restricted media commemorations or commentary. Security officials have prevented some survivors of the tumult from [...]
2006-05-26 12:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING10510PRC/HAMAS: UPDATE FROM DDG CHEN XIAODONG
[...] (C) MFA West Asian and North African Affairs Department Deputy Director General Chen Xiaodong called in Polmincouns on May 26 to provide an update on plans for Hamas Foreign Minister Mahmoud Al-Zahhar to participate (Ref A) in the meeting of the Sino-Arab Cooperation Forum to be held in Beiji [...]
2006-05-26 12:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPAL IS CH
06BEIJING1057SENATOR MURKOWSKI HIGHLIGHTS U.S. CONCERNS ON
[...] (SBU) Senator Murkowski highlighted U.S. concerns about the status of the Six-Party Talks during meetings with NPC Chairman Wu Bangguo and CCP Central Committee International Department Vice Minister Ma Wenpu. Wu blamed mistrust between the United States and DPRK for the current impasse in t [...]
2006-01-17 10:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL OREP CH KN
06BEIJING1058HUMAN RIGHTS: RAID OF HOUSE CHURCH AND DETENTION
[...] (C) On January 17, poloff conveyed to MFA Human Rights Division official Wang Gang USG concern about recent reports that the Beijing Ark House Church was raided on January 8 and 15, and reports that defense lawyer Gao Zhisheng was detained on January 13. Wang agreed to inquire about the event [...]
2006-01-17 11:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV CH
06BEIJING1059SENATOR LISA MURKOWSKI MEETS WITH NPC FOREIGN
[...] During a January 13 meeting at the Great Hall of the People Senator Lisa Murkowski and National People's Congress (NPC) Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Jiang Enzhu discussed economic development, energy and commercial protection issues. China plans to double its 2000 GDP by 2010 and to qu [...]
2006-01-17 11:30:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDECON ENRG EIVN KIPR OREP CH
06BEIJING10599PRC/IRAQ: BEIJING ON WELCOMING NEW IRAQI GOVERNMENT
[...] (C) MFA West Asia and North African Affairs Department Iraq Desk Officer Wu Xiaofeng requested a meeting May 26 to provide nonpaper laying out PRC actions to welcome the formation of the new Iraqi Government. Though the nonpaper largely tracks with PRC public statements, Wu stressed that Beij [...]
2006-05-30 10:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID IZ CH
06BEIJING10601MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAMAS FM VISIT, IRAN
[...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar will visit Beijing to attend the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. China will use the opportunity to explain China's position that Hamas needs to give up violence, recognize Israel and abide by past agreem [...]
2006-05-30 11:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS CH JP
06BEIJING10603HUMAN RIGHTS: AMBASSADOR URGES CHINA TO TAKE
[...] (C) The Ambassador used Ref A points to urge China to renew cooperation on human rights issues in a May 30 meeting with MFA International Organizations Director General Wu Hailong. DG Wu replied that China is ready to conduct exchanges on human rights on the basis of equality and mutual respect, bu [...]
2006-05-30 12:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH
06BEIJING10606MAY 25 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: HAMAS FM VISIT, IRAN
[...] Key points made at the May 25 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- FM Mahmoud Al-Zahhar will visit Beijing to attend the China-Arab Cooperation Forum. China will use the opportunity to explain China's position that Hamas needs to give up violence, recognize Israel and abide by past agreem [...]
2006-05-30 22:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PINS CH JP KN
06BEIJING1061JANUARY 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: KIM JONG-IL VISIT
[...] MFA Spokesperson Kong Quan stated that President Hu Jintao will "meet a foreign leader" on Tuesday, January 17, in response to repeated questioning about the unconfirmed visit of Kim Jong-Il to China. Kong refused to be drawn into specific comment about a possible Kim visit, saying he had no [...]
2006-01-17 11:46:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM CH IR EU KN
06BEIJING10734PRC/GERMANY: MERKEL VISIT READOUT
[...] (C) China supports a more important role for Germany in the United Nations, China's leaders told visiting German Chancellor Merkel, according to MFA European Affairs Division Director Wang Shunqing. Wang said that during Mrkel's May 21-23 visit to China, China and Germany agreed to initiate a [...]
2006-05-31 08:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EAID PGOV GE CH
06BEIJING10748TAO PRESS BRIEFING: MAINLAND BLASTS TAIWAN
[...] The Taiwan Security Report exposed the Taiwan leaders' stubborn support for Taiwan independence and damaged cross-Strait peace, Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Spokesperson Li Weiyi asserted at the regular May 31 TAO press briefing. A TAO economic affairs official reported that the authorities h [...]
2006-05-31 10:31:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV ETRD ECON CH TW
06BEIJING10823PRC EVACUATES CITIZENS, OTHERS FROM EAST TIMOR
[...] (C) A charter plane arrived in China from Dili on the evening of May 30 with over 240 PRC citizens, overseas Chinese, non-PRC nationals and PRC Embassy staff, MFA Asian Affairs Department Deputy Division Director He Wei told poloff on May 31. He Wei said he has not received any reports of Am [...]
2006-06-01 08:25:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CASC CH TT
06BEIJING10891PRC RESPONDS TO INDONESIA EARTHQUAKE
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-01 10:06:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL SENV EAID CH ID
06BEIJING10895JUNE 1 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR ISSUE,
[...] Key points made at the June 1 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China welcomes U.S. gestures and willingness to resolve the Iran nuclear issue through dialogue, while not supporting the "arbitrary" use of sanctions in handling international affairs. -- Addressing the China-Arab Coope [...]
2006-06-01 10:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM ECON CH JP KN
06BEIJING10900NEW RULES FOR RIGHTS DEFENSE LAWYERS
[...] (C) Summary: The All-China Lawyers Association (ACLA) has issued a "Guiding Opinion on Lawyers Handling Mass Cases" that calls for lawyers in "collective" and "major sensitive" cases to "accept the monitoring and guidance" of judicial agencies. The Opinion discourages lawyers from participatin [...]
2006-06-01 11:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KJUS PINR CH
06BEIJING10909A/S HILL'S MAY 25 WORKING LUNCH WITH VFM WU DAWEI
[...] (S) Visiting EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill urged VFM Wu Dawei to improve relations with Japan and use PRC influence to push the Burmese regime to release Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) during a May 25 working lunch. A/S Hill also noted the negative impact of PRC/Taiwan competition on Pa [...]
2006-06-02 00:21:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL CH
06BEIJING10971 MOLSS Mulls Management of 31 Billion RMB in Rural
[...] (U) Summary: China's Ministry of Labor and Social Security (MOLSS) is working to establish a pension system for rural and migrant workers that will require low contributions, be portable and have broad coverage, according to the Deputy Director General (DDG) of the Ministry's Rural Pensions [...]
2006-06-02 03:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EFIN KPAO PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING11074UNDP PREPARES TO LAUNCH NEW TIBET PROGRAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: The United Nations Development Program (UNDP) hosted a Project Appraisal Committee (PAC) meeting in Beijing on June 1 to seek input from bilateral donors on its proposed USD 5 million Tibet Development and Poverty Alleviation Program that the UNDP plans to launch later this mont [...]
2006-06-02 09:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEAID ECON PGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING11075STAFFDEL CUTS SHORT XINJIANG VISIT AFTER KADEER
[...] (C) Summary: House International Relations Committee Staffdel Halpin cut short its visit to Xinjiang and returned to Beijing June 2 after Chinese officials confirmed they have detained three of Rebiya Kadeer's adult children on suspicion of tax evasion. Xinjiang officials also accused Kadeer [...]
2006-06-02 11:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH
06BEIJING11173CHINA/ENERGY: BRITISH EMBASSY CONSIDERING ASKING
[...] (C) Summary and Action Request: A British Embassy official on Friday June 2, 2006 informally sounded out Embassy Beijing reaction to a possible move by the British Government to promote China's membership in the International Energy Agency (IEA). The British Embassy has yet to present the pr [...]
2006-06-05 08:49:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL CH UK
06BEIJING11177PRC RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON UNSC BURMA RESOLUTION
[...] (C) China takes seriously U.S. concerns about the situation in Burma but has a different view about how to move forward, MFA International Organizations Department Deputy Director General Chen Xu told Polmincouns on June 5 in response to Polmincouns delivery of Ref A points. Chen said he wou [...]
2006-06-05 09:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC CH BM
06BEIJING11182SECURITY TIGHT, MEDIA SILENT ON 17TH ANNIVERSARY
[...] (C) The seventeenth anniversary of the Tiananmen Square crackdown of June 4, 1989 passed quietly on Sunday, with an elevated security presence in and around the Square. Poloffs visiting the Square throughout the day saw no protest activity or police actions, although press reports later said [...]
2006-06-05 10:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH
06BEIJING11183PRC/JAPAN: BEIJING SATISFIED WITH LI-ASO MEETING,
[...] (C) China was satisfied with the tone of the meeting between Foreign Ministers Li Zhaoxing and Taro Aso on May 23 in Doha, MFA Deputy Director of the Japan Division Lu Guijun told poloff, while cautioning that bilateral relations remain difficult. The decision to allow FM Li to meet his count [...]
2006-06-05 11:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA CH
06BEIJING11363FINATT MEETS CHINA EXIM PRESIDENT ON LENDING TO
[...] (SBU) Summary. On June 1, FinAtt David Loevinger met with President Li Ruogu of the China Export-Import Bank (China Exim) to discuss export credit policy and China's lending to heavily indebted poor countries (HIPCs),particularly in Africa. FinAtt urged China to seek greater cooperation wi [...]
2006-06-06 09:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EPET PREL CH SU XA
06BEIJING11382JUNE 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: MILITARY DEVELOPMENT,
[...] Key points made at the June 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- The United States maintains the largest military expenditure in the world and has "no reason" to criticize China's military development. -- China is making significant progress in combating human trafficking and is prepa [...]
2006-06-06 09:33:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH JP KN
06BEIJING11498STAFFDEL BEUTEL TALKS PATENTS, TRADEMARKS AND IPR
[...] (SBU) Summary: House Small Business Committee Special Counsel, Rich Beutel, held meetings with Madame Zhu Lilan, Chief Commissioner of the National People's Congress' Commission for Education, Science, Culture and Health, and Mr. An Qinghu, Director-General of China Trademark Office (CTMO). [...]
2006-06-07 22:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDETRD ECON KIPR WTRO PREL OREP CH
06BEIJING11499(SBU) U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS: U/S MCCORMICK'S
[...] (U) This cable is SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED; please protect accordingly. Not for internet release, dissemination or publication. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Commerce Under Secretary for Industry and Security David McCormick briefed National Development and Reform Commission (NDR [...]
2006-06-07 23:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP CH ECON ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING1159VFM YANG JIECHI CONFIRMS MFA REORGANIZATION
[...] (C) VFM Yang Jiechi confirmed to A/S Hill that a reshuffle at the top level of the MFA is underway. During a meeting January 18, Yang said Director General of Asian Affairs Cui Tiankai has been promoted to Assistant Foreign Minister where he will oversee the International Organizations and Arm [...]
2006-01-18 14:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PROV CH
06BEIJING11606PATRIOTIC EDUCATION FOR IMAMS IN XINJIANG
[...] (C) Local authorities in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region in China's far northwest are stepping up efforts to cultivate "patriotic" religious personnel through a second round of intensive training, according to local officials. Following an initial round of patriotic training from 2001- [...]
2006-06-08 09:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PINS KISL CH
06BEIJING11614JUNE 8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE,
[...] Key points made at the June 8 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- President Hu will meet with Iranian President Mahmud Ahmadinejad during the June 15 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Shanghai to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue. -- All SCO member heads will attend t [...]
2006-06-08 11:30:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH JP
06BEIJING11688CHINA APPRECIATES CHEN SHUI-BIAN'S REAFFIRMATION
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-09 06:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH TW
06BEIJING11690HUMAN RIGHTS: DCM EXPRESSES CONCERN, ASKS ABOUT
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-09 06:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH
06BEIJING11704New Socialist Countryside Budget Insufficient,
[...] (SBU) Summary: A Chinese policy advisor believes the allocated budget for the recently launched New Socialist Countryside initiative is woefully inadequate. While Central Government funding for rural programs is increasing, the allocation as a percentage share of the total budget remains rela [...]
2006-06-09 07:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING11705State Council Researcher Says Local Officials'
[...] (SBU) Summary: One of the State Council's leading macroeconomic researchers asserted that China's rapid GDP growth rate in the first quarter of 2006 (reftel) primarily was due to exaggerated economic growth reports from newly- installed local government officials seeking to make a good impress [...]
2006-06-09 07:14:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PGOV CH
06BEIJING11706CHINA ANTI-MONOPOLY LAW ALMOST READY FOR LEGISLATIVE REVIEW
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-09 08:26:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ETRD EINV KIPR PGOV CH
06BEIJING11711 MOLSS Seeks More Inspectors, Training to Improve
[...] (SBU) Summary: The Director of the Inspection Division of the Ministry of Labor and Social Security's Legal Affairs Department is aware of and trying to remedy the problem of too few labor inspectors in China; his goal is to double the total number of inspectors so that each inspector is res [...]
2006-06-09 08:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ETRD PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING11751MFA BRIEFS ON SINO-ARAB COOPERATION FORUM
[...] (C) Summary. Sino-Arab cooperation has risen to a higher level as a result of the May 31- June 1 Sino- Arab Cooperation Forum's Second Ministerial meeting, according to Ambassador in charge of the Sino-Arab Forum Yao Kuangyi. During a readout, Yao indicated that the Action Plan for 2006 ? 20 [...]
2006-06-09 11:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPAL IS CH
06BEIJING11753CHRISTIANITY GAINING POPULARITY IN XINJIANG, EVEN
[...] (C) Interest in Christianity is growing in the Xinjiang Uighur Autonomous Region (XUAR),but local authorities are reportedly trying to control the growth in order to avoid conflicts with the majority Muslim community. According to local Christian leaders and congregants, the community's gro [...]
2006-06-09 11:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINS CH
06BEIJING11754KHOTAN OFFICIALS HIGHLIGHTS IMPROVED SECURITY
[...] (C) The vast improvement in the security situation in southwest Xinjiang's Khotan Prefecture is due to both heightened government counterterrorism activities and the public's strong support in combating the "Three Forces" of terrorism, separatism and extremism, Khotan officials told poloffs d [...]
2006-06-09 12:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM PINR KISL CH
06BEIJING11755PRC PREMIER TO VISIT 7 AFRICAN NATIONS
[...] MFA Assistant Minister He Yafei previewed Premier Wen Jiabao's June 17-24 tour of Egypt, Ghana, the Republic of the Congo, Angola, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda to reporters. Besides meeting the leaders of each nation, Premier Wen will meet Chinese medical workers, tour an HIV/AIDS preve [...]
2006-06-09 12:55:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING11756MEDIA TESTS LIMITS ON COVERING LEADERS' PERSONAL
[...] (C) The envelope-pushing Southern Weekend newspaper recently challenged a longstanding taboo on reporting on the private lives of retired leaders when it published a retrospective on the activities of Jiang Zemin, Li Peng, and other recently-retired leaders. Embassy contacts said that the pa [...]
2006-06-09 13:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI KCUL CH
06BEIJING11758AMBASSADOR'S MEETING WITH SCO SECRETARY GENERAL
[...] (C) The United States is gravely concerned over the participation, even as an observer, by Iran, a state sponsor of terrorism, in the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit to be held in Shanghai June 15, the Ambassador stressed to SCO Secretary General Zhang Deguang on June 9. The [...]
2006-06-10 06:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON CH IR KZ RS
06BEIJING11761 World Bank Migrant Skills and Employment
[...] (SBU) Summary and Action Request: Yu Xiaoqing, Lead Social Protection Specialist and Team Leader for a World Bank Migrant Skills and Employment Project requested by the Chinese Government, asks whether USDOL would be able to participate in the World Bank team designing the project, perhaps th [...]
2006-06-11 07:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EFIN ETRD PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING11811HIRC STAFFDEL HALPIN'S CHINA VISIT
[...] (SBU) Reftels reported that House International Relations Committee (HIRC) STAFFDEL Halpin, consisting of Dennis Halpin and Hans Hogrefe, cut short its visit to Xinjiang after members of the family of Rebiya Kadeer were detained. As noted reftels, the STAFFDEL and the Embassy repeatedly urged [...]
2006-06-12 03:36:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPHUM CASC ENRG UNAUS CH JP
06BEIJING11931PRESIDENT HU ACCEPTS INVITATION TO JAPAN, WITH
[...] (C) Japanese Ambassador to the PRC Yuji Miyamoto took the opportunity of his June 10 presentation of his credentials to President Hu Jintao to invite the Chinese leader to visit Japan, Japanese Embassy DCM Chihiro Atsumi told the DCM on June 12. President Hu said he would accept the invitatio [...]
2006-06-12 10:27:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA CH
06BEIJING11932AFM LI HUI PREVIEWS SCO SUMMIT, COMMENTS ON U.S.
[...] The Chinese Government is currently investigating reports received from the U.S. Embassy on increased risks to U.S. citizens in China and will do its utmost to safeguard diplomatic personnel and facilities, MFA Spokesperson Liu Jianchao stated during a special June 12 press briefing on the Ju [...]
2006-06-12 11:43:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PTER PINL ASEC CH KG KZ
06BEIJING12175JUNE 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE ARMS EXPORTS,
[...] Key points made at the June 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- Amnesty International's recent reports that China's arms exports promote violence and human rights violations around the world are "groundless." China complies with its international obligations and has export controls i [...]
2006-06-13 10:38:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN
06BEIJING12177HUMAN RIGHTS: BLIND ACTIVIST CHARGED WITH
[...] (C) Summary: Blind legal activist and family planning whistleblower Chen Guangcheng has been formally charged with intentionally destroying public property and inciting a mass traffic jam. The charges and Chen's transfer to the Shandong Province Yinan County detention center end nearly three [...]
2006-06-13 12:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL CH
06BEIJING12179ASD RODMAN-MFA HE YAFEI MEETING: LOOKING FOR
[...] (C) China maintains a positive view of relations with the United States in the aftermath of Chinese President Hu Jintao's April visit to Washington, Assistant Foreign Minister He Yafei told Assistant Secretary of Defense Peter Rodman. AFM He characterized the United States and China as stakeh [...]
2006-06-13 12:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS PM CH TW
06BEIJING12181CHINA SHOCKED AT E.O. 13382 DESIGNATIONS OF FOUR
[...] (S) The U.S. decision to designate four Chinese companies under E.O. 13382 demonstrates that dialogue with the United States is useless, a shocked and shaken MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Director General Zhang Yan told DCM in response to ref demarche points delivered on June 13. News of th [...]
2006-06-13 15:44:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPARM PREL EFIN ETTC CH
06BEIJING12273 Legal Aid Attorneys Chronicle Advances,
[...] (U) Summary: Labor Intern, accompanied by Labor Officer, met with the Director and Staff attorneys of the Peking University Women's Legal Aid Clinic June 9, 2006. The attorneys said that, in their opinion, China?s current legal system and labor law enforcement mechanisms are better than the [...]
2006-06-14 08:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EFIN ETRD PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING1238(S) RESTRUCTURING CHINESE FOREIGN AID--NEXT STEPS
[...] (S) Summary: A senior advisor on Chinese development assistance told Econoff on December 20 that he has submitted his recommendations to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) on how China should restructure its foreign aid program. The advisor stated that China's aid program should continue to fo [...]
2006-01-20 06:25:00Embassy BeijingSECRETCH EAID ECON PREL
06BEIJING12526HUMAN RIGHTS: NORWEGIANS ON REBIYA KADEER FAMILY
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-15 09:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL UN CH
06BEIJING12527: CHINA/ENERGY: GUIDANCE ON IEA MEMBERSHIP FOR
[...] (C) Per Reftel C instructions, Econoffs on Friday June 9, 2006 delivered Washington agencies' points on International Energy Agency (IEA) membership for China to British Embassy in Beijing Second Secretary for Energy Richard Ridout. Ridout stated that he would keep Embassy Beijing posted on an [...]
2006-06-15 09:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALENRG EPET PREL CH UK
06BEIJING12531JUNE 15 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: IRAN/SCO SUMMIT,
[...] Key points made at the June 15 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- Iranian President Ahmadinejad's remarks at the June 15 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit reflected only Iran's position. -- Beijing welcomes Iran's willingness to negotiate with relevant parties to resolve [...]
2006-06-15 11:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM PHUM ASEC CH IR
06BEIJING12532PRC OPPOSES UNSC TAKING UP BURMA ISSUE
[...] (C) China firmly opposes UNSC involvement in Burma and has serious concerns about the proposed U.S. resolution, MFA International Organizations Department Director General Wu Hailong told the DCM on June 15. ASEAN nations, except for Singapore, share China's opposition to the U.S. initiative, [...]
2006-06-15 13:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM UNSC CH BM
06BEIJING12549CHINA: IS INDUSTRIAL OVERCAPACITY OVERWHELMING, OR
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY. THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT HAS IDENTIFIED SEVERAL INDUSTRIAL SECTORS AS SUFFERING FROM OVERCAPACITY. THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT RECENTLY ISSUED REGULATIONS INTENDED TO ADDRESS THIS SITUATION OUT OF FEAR THAT THE OVERCAPACITY PROBLEM COULD IMPACT MACROECONOMIC STABILITY. THE REGULATIONS [...]
2006-06-16 05:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EIND ENRG ELAB SENV WTRO CH
06BEIJING12650TRIAL OF NEW YORK TIMES EMPLOYEE ADJOURNS WITHOUT
[...] (C) The trial of New York Times researcher Zhao Yan on charges of leaking "state secrets" and fraud adjourned without result on June 16. A verdict should issue within 30 days, according to Chinese law. 2. (C) The proceeding in Beijing No. 2 Intermediate Court was closed to the public, mean [...]
2006-06-16 10:02:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KPAO CH
06BEIJING12788(SBU) U.S. EXPORT CONTROLS: U/S MCCORMICK'S
[...] (U) This cable is SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED; please protect accordingly. Not for internet release, dissemination or publication. ------- SUMMARY ------- 2. (SBU) Commerce Under Secretary for Industry and Security David McCormick briefed National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC [...]
2006-06-19 06:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP CH ECON ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING12885CONTROVERSIAL COMMENTARY CALLS FOR LOOSENING LEASH
[...] (C) A string of recent media pieces calling for a stronger watchdog role for Chinese media, including a daring commentary on the popular Sina.com web portal, has given journalists a dose of much-needed encouragement, even as they acknowledge continuing tight media controls. The first article [...]
2006-06-19 10:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING12988VOIP IN CHINA - NOT UNTIL CHINA's TELECOM
[...] (SBU) Summary: Enthusiasm in China for Voice Over Internet Protocol (VoIP) was evidenced by over 1,400 registered attendees at a June 14-16 China VoIP Conference & Expo in Beijing. While VoIP technology is mature and software like Skype is but a download away, China's VoIP companies are face [...]
2006-06-20 03:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV ECPS PGOV ASEC WTRO CH
06BEIJING13004PRC/NEPAL: BEIJING ASSESSING HOW TO ENGAGE WITH
[...] (C) Summary: The eight-point agreement between the Seven Party Alliance (SPA) and the Maoists in Nepal could be a turning point in the peace negotiations between the two sides, a Chinese MFA official said. The SPA and the new government are aware that if they do not solve the Maoist question, [...]
2006-06-20 06:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV NP CE CH
06BEIJING13010AMBASSADOR AND ZHENG BIJIAN DISCUSS CHINA'S
[...] (C) China Reform Forum Chairman Zheng Bijian advocated regular discussions to enhance strategic trust during a June 16 lunch meeting with the Ambassador. Americans believe in establishing trust through concrete actions and, while dialogue is necessary, it is not a substitute for results, the [...]
2006-06-20 07:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV MARR PHUM CH
06BEIJING13022JUNE 20 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCH,
[...] Key points made at the June 20 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China has "taken note" of reports of an impending DPRK missile launch. -- China will send an official delegation to the African Union Summit in July. China and Angola will sign a series of treaties involving law enfo [...]
2006-06-20 10:04:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN
06BEIJING13023HENAN STUDENTS RANSACK COLLEGE CAMPUS
[...] (C) Post has confirmed foreign news reports that thousands of students at Shengda Economics, Trade and Management College in Zhengzhou, the capital of Henan Province, engaged in violent demonstrations in recent days. Quiet has been restored on campus, according to a journalist named Zhang (w [...]
2006-06-20 11:20:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING13025CHALLENGING MEDIA TABOOS IN XINJIANG
[...] (C) Xinjiang journalists face particularly heavy restrictions stemming from Xinjiang's unique political sensitivities and large ethnic minority population. The local media is generally prohibited from reporting on interethnic disputes, matters pertaining to terrorism or separatism as well as [...]
2006-06-20 13:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI KISL CH
06BEIJING1305GERMAN POLITICAL DIRECTOR TO PRESSURE BEIJING ON
[...] (C) The German Political Director will travel to Beijing January 23-24 to lead the EU-3 effort to pressure China to support its position on Iran's nuclear program, according to German Embassy Officer Aron Mir Haschemi. In a January 19 meeting and follow-up conversation on January 20, Aron sai [...]
2006-01-20 10:34:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP IR EU AORC CH
06BEIJING1306STRONG DOMESTIC PRESSURE DRIVING IRAN'S NUCLEAR
[...] (C) Summary: A strong domestic consensus in Iran is driving the government to restart enrichment activities and to pursue an indigenous nuclear program, according to MFA West Asia and African Affairs Iran Division Director Xu Wei. In a January 19 meeting, Xu said that Beijing believes it is [...]
2006-01-20 10:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM KNNP IR EU AORC CH
06BEIJING13187HUMAN RIGHTS: SARS WHISTLEBLOWER DR. JIANG STILL
[...] (C) SAS Whistleblower Dr. Jiang Yanyong remains bannd from traveling overseas nearly two years after he was detained for asking Chinse officials to reconsider their verdict on the 1989 Tiananmen massacre in the run-up to the 15th anniversary of those events. Dr. Jiang's work unit, People's L [...]
2006-06-21 09:34:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KHIV CH
06BEIJING13271RIGHTS: POLICE FORCE CHEN GUANGCHENG'S RELATIVES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-22 05:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL TBIO CH
06BEIJING13272RIGHTS: POLICE FORCE CHEN GUANGCHENG'S RELATIVES
[...] No summary [...]
2006-06-22 05:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL TBIO CH
06BEIJING13273HUMAN RIGHTS: POLICE FORCE CHEN GUANGCHENG'S
[...] (C) Chen Guangcheng's elderly mother and three-year old son were taken from Beijing and forcibly returned to Linyi, Shandong Province on June 19 because they had planned to participate in a news conference highlighting Chen's mistreatment. Attorneys and other supporters of Chen involved with [...]
2006-06-22 05:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL TBIO CH
06BEIJING13274JIANGXI IN THE REARVIEW MIRROR: MILLIONS LEAVE ONE
[...] (C) Millions of residents of Jiangxi province have left home in search of work in construction, factories and the service sector in China's coastal boomtowns. The outflow has both positive and negative aspects, according to local officials and residents. Brain drain is a problem, as Jiangxi' [...]
2006-06-22 05:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM ECON ELAB CH
06BEIJING13333 HUMAN RIGHTS: MFA ON BEATING OF THREE GORGES
[...] (C) SUMMARY: An MFA Human Rights Division official told Poloff the June 8 beating that paralyzed Three Gorges dam opponent Fu Xiancai was a common crime that would be punished and was not politically motivated. In a June 22 meeting, Poloff raised USG concern and asked for information about re [...]
2006-06-22 10:32:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KIRF SENV CH
06BEIJING13471BEIJING VICE MAYOR FIRED FOR "DECADENCE" OR
[...] (C) Beijing is abuzz with talk of corruption scandals, following the abrupt sacking on June 11 of Beijing Vice Mayor Liu Zhihua for leading a "decaent lifestyle" and the ongoing investigation of a navy commander for bribery. In a departure from the usual popular approval for arrests of corrup [...]
2006-06-23 12:30:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON SOCI CH
06BEIJING13473CHINESE CHRISTIAN IN XINJIANG DISCUSSES SOCIAL ILLS
[...] (C) During a recent visit to China's predominantly Muslim Xinjiang region, local radio talk show host Zhou Jianjun described to Poloff his strong Christian faith and his disappointment with modern Chinese society. The Chinese Communist Party has lost its moral legitimacy, he stated. Zhou ask [...]
2006-06-23 13:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV KIRF CH
06BEIJING13476HARD TIMES, HOT PROPERTY IN HUNAN
[...] (C) During a June 9 visit to Changsha, the capital of Hunan Province, poloff discussed development trends with a broad range of local professionals (protect all),all of whom agreed that Hunan's economy has grown rapidly over the past 3-4 years. Investments from the major coastal cities have [...]
2006-06-23 13:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV ECON SOCI EAGR CH
06BEIJING13477PARTY INTELLECTUAL SEES "LEFTIST" LEANINGS AMONG
[...] (C) In a recent meeting with Poloffs, high-profile Party intellectual Ma Licheng (protect) maintained that it is too early to speculate about leadership maneuvering for next fall's 17th party congress. However, he provided a general readout on political dynamics at the top of the Party. In M [...]
2006-06-23 17:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI KCUL CH
06BEIJING13567AMBASSADOR SPELTZ'S MEETING WITH VFM YANG JIECHI
[...] (C) Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi stressed to Ambassador Paul Speltz, U.S. Executive Director at the Asian Development Bank and former Treasury Special Envoy to China, the importance the Chinese Government attaches to upcoming visits to the United States by Zhou Yongkang, State Councillor [...]
2006-06-26 10:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEFIN PREL CH
06BEIJING13684VOIP: A CASE STUDY OF CHINA'S INTERNECINE PROFIT
[...] (SBU) Summary: In an informal interview during the June 14-16 China VoIP Conference & Expo in Beijing with Dr. Kan Kaili, Director of the Policy and Development Institute of Information Industries at Beijing University of Post and Telecommunications, he likened the profit wars between China's [...]
2006-06-28 00:32:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV ECPS PGOV ASEC WTRO CH
06BEIJING13795AMBASSADOR RAISES BURMA WITH VFM WU DAWEI
[...] (C) China does not want to see its differences with the USG over Burma exposed at the UN, Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei stated when the Ambassador expressed USG concerns over Burma and urged China to support, or at least not block, a UN Security Council resolution on the situation in that co [...]
2006-06-28 11:16:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM SNAR UNSC CH BM NP
06BEIJING13858DRAFT LAW ON COVERING "SUDDEN INCIDENTS" RILES
[...] (C) News that the National People's Congress draft law on handling emergency situations will include a section limiting the media's ability to report on "sudden incidents" has stimulated anger among Chinese journalists. Editors and reporters told us the proposed rules constitute another in a [...]
2006-06-29 10:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING13859PRC/UN: UN MANAGEMENT REFORM DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) China believes meaningful management reforms can be adopted before the United Nations General Assembly's (UNGA's) Fifth Committee adjourns, MFA IO Department UN Division Director Yang Tao told Poloffs on June 29 in response to Poloffs delivery of reftel points and draft resolution. China [...]
2006-06-29 10:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL AORC AMGT UNGA CH
06BEIJING13860BEIJING SILENT ON VATICAN TALKS; ADDITIONAL
[...] (C) Officials of China's Foreign Ministry, State Administration for Religious Affairs and Catholic Patriotic Association all denied knowledge of any Vatican delegation in Beijing for talks concerning relations between China and the Holy See. American NGO activist John Kamm told the Ambassador [...]
2006-06-29 11:20:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PREL CH VT
06BEIJING13863 US-China Economic and Security Review Commission Discusses
[...] (SBU) Summary: On June 19, Wei Benhua, Deputy Administrator of China's State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE),repeated to Chairman Larry Wortzel and Commissioner Patrick Mulloy of the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission familiar arguments that China's currency now fo [...]
2006-06-29 23:55:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON PREL CH
06BEIJING13919Chinese Think-tank Addresses Challenges to
[...] (U) Summary: Officials at the Central Government's premier foreign affairs research and policy institution stressed the importance of sustainable human-based development at a meeting on June 6. A comprehensive approach, which takes into account social, environmental, and resources costs, is [...]
2006-06-30 06:28:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG PREL PGOV SOCI SENV CH
06BEIJING13927RUMORS RIFE ABOUT POSSIBLE JULY 1 TAXI STRIKE IN
[...] (C) Beijing taxi drivers intend to stage a one-day strike July 1 to protest rising gas prces and an increase in the minimum fare, several drivers told us June 28-30. Asked about te scope of the prospective work stoppage, a rndom sampling of drivers indicated that anywhere from 50 to 90 perce [...]
2006-06-30 09:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI ELAB CH
06BEIJING14062WHITE PAPER ON RFID TECHNOLOGY RELEASED
[...] (SBU) Summary: The recent release of the "White Paper on China's Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) Technology and Policy" has raised questions within both industry and government as to which path China will choose as it tries to develop yet another standard with world-wide trade implicati [...]
2006-07-05 05:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV ECPS PGOV ASEC WTRO CH
06BEIJING14216JULY 6 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE LAUNCHES,
[...] Key points made at the July 6 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China expresses grave concern over "what happened" and remains in close consultation with all relevant parties. China hopes that all relevant parties will remain calm and exercise restraint, proceed toward the co [...]
2006-07-06 11:03:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN IS
06BEIJING14218CHINESE SCHOLARS, MEDIA REACT TO DPRK MISSILE TESTS
[...] (C) The DPRK's July 4/5 missile tests will likely not significantly alter China's policy toward North Korea and the nuclear issue, scholars and media contacts told us. The United States can expect a tougher tone from Beijing toward the DPRK but no willingness to take concrete action such as [...]
2006-07-06 12:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL MCAP CH KN
06BEIJING1427VISIT OF CONGRESSMEN KIRK, LARSEN AND FEENEY TO
[...] (S/NF) Summary: Congressional U.S.-China Working Group Representatives Mark Kirk, Rick Larsen and Tom Feeney visited the Jiuquan Satellite Launch Center, also known as the Shuangchengzi Missile and Space Test Center, the site of China's manned space launches, on January 13. In this rare visi [...]
2006-01-24 08:39:00Embassy BeijingSECRETCH PINR PGOV PREL
06BEIJING14345BEIJING WILL SERIOUSLY CONSIDER THE GLOBAL
[...] (SBU) China attaches great importance to the Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism and will study the presidential announcement carefully, stated Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai. In response to the joint presentation of reftel points on July 7 by the DCM and the Russian Charge [...]
2006-07-10 08:00:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL MCAP PINR PINS PTER KNNP CH RS IAEA
06BEIJING14514PRC ON EAST CHINA SEA TALKS
[...] (C) China and Japan agreed to continue the process of consultations on the East China Sea dispute, to establish a panel of technical experts and to set up a hotline, MFA Asian Affairs Department Japan Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun told poloff during a July 11 briefing on the July 8-9 tal [...]
2006-07-11 14:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL JA CH
06BEIJING14617PRC/AFRICA: WEN JIABAO HIGHLIGHTS PRC INTEREST IN
[...] (C) Premier Wen Jiabao's June 17-24 tour of seven African nations provided an opportunity for China to highlight the humanitarian aspects of its engagement in Africa, according to MFA Africa Department Officer Zhang Dianbin. Wen refuted criticism that China engages in neo-colonialism in Africa [...]
2006-07-12 07:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL TBIO AGOA ECON EAID TW CH
06BEIJING14635JULY 12 G-8 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA SUPPORTS
[...] President Hu Jintao will lead China's delegation to the G-8 Outreach Meeting July 16-17 in St. Petersburg, according to Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai. The meeting will be a dialogue between the G-8 and leaders from six developing countries: China, India, Brazil, South Africa, Mexico [...]
2006-07-12 10:22:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN IS
06BEIJING14723JULY 13 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK MISSILE
[...] Key points made at the July 13 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- On DPRK, China's response is governed by three objectives: to reduce tension and maintain peace and stability on the Korean Peninsula and Northeast Asia, to promote the solidarity of the UNSC and to encourage prompt resum [...]
2006-07-13 10:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN IR
06BEIJING14724PRC/UNSC: MIDDLE EAST RESOLUTION DEMARCHE DELIVERED
[...] (C) The PRC is willing to approach Qatar to delay the vote on the draft UNSC resolution (reftel) if the United States can propose a time certain for the vote and commits to support the resolution in whichever form it is finally put to a vote, MFA International Organizations Officer Sun Zhiqiang [...]
2006-07-13 10:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL IS KPAL KWBG CH
06BEIJING14787E.O. 13382 DESIGNATED CHINESE FIRM PROCLAIMS ITS
[...] (U) The China Great Wall Industry Corporation (CGWIC),in a "solemn statement" posted on the firm's website, claimed that it was wrongly designated under Executive Order 13382. CGWIC "has never rendered assistance to any country for any weapons of mass destruction program," the company stated, [...]
2006-07-14 07:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ETTC EFIN PGOV IR CH
06BEIJING15109EB/ESC DAS SIMONS MEETING WITH CHINA CENTRAL BANK
[...] (SBU) On July 12, 2006, EB/ESC DAS Paul Simons and ECON MinCouns Robert Luke met with Director General Liu Liange of the Anti-Money Laundering Bureau at the People?s Bank of China (PBOC). The meeting focused on anti-money laundering (AML),counterterrorism financing (CTF),Financial Action T [...]
2006-07-20 06:02:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL EFIN PTER ETTC CH
06BEIJING151103G: NO LICENCES IN SIGHT BUT PLENTY OF ENTHUSIAM
[...] (SBU) Summary: A recent conference in Beijing brought together an enthusiastic international group of academics and software and hardware vendors who agree that China is ready for 3G, although it is still unclear what the "killer application" will be. The key challenge the industry faces is [...]
2006-07-20 06:03:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EINV ECPS PGOV ASEC WTRO CH
06BEIJING15153TFLEO1: PRC/LEBANON - BEIJING CONCERNED ABOUT
[...] (C) China is concerned about the situation in Lebanon, but has no clear definition of a red line that would trigger a stronger Chinese reaction to Israel's offensive, according to an MFA official. China's response to unfolding events will depend on the reaction of the international community, [...]
2006-07-20 11:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL AEMR MARR CH IS LE
06BEIJING15260MIDDLE EAST CRISIS GRABS HEADLINES IN CHINA
[...] (C) As violence flares in the Middle East, China's broadcast and print media are providing a steady diet of colorful coverage. The public is showing more interest in the Arab-Israeli conflict now than during previous outbreaks of violence, contacts said, in part because of fears about how ev [...]
2006-07-21 12:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING15377PRC ON CHINA-JAPAN SECURITY TALKS
[...] (C) China agreed to resume the China-Japan Security Dialogue after a two-year hiatus to show the importance of the bilateral relationship, MFA Asian Affairs Department Japan Division Deputy Director Lu Guijun told poloffs on July 24. Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and Deputy Foreign Ministe [...]
2006-07-25 10:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH JA
06BEIJING15378PRC/SUDAN: AMIS-UNPKO TRANSITION FOR DARFUR
[...] (C) The Sudan government must agree to the terms of a transition from African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) peacekeepers to a United Nations peacekeeping operation (UNPKO) before any transition proceeds, MFA Deputy Director for West Asia and North Africa Weng Meihui told Poloff, explaining PRC [...]
2006-07-25 14:03:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER PGOV KPKO PHUM CH SU UN
06BEIJING15388July 13 Preparatory Meeting for Energy Ministerial
[...] (SBU) Summary and Comment: On July 13, China's National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) hosted a successful preparatory meeting to discuss a proposed five country Energy Ministerial Roundtable in Beijing later this fall. Reflecting input from the Japanese and Korean delegations, the [...]
2006-07-25 23:05:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EINV EPET CH JA KS IN
06BEIJING15431BRING BEEF, NOT CELL PHONES: CHINESE JOURNALISTS
[...] (C) The All China Journalists' Association is organizing a visit to North Korea for a group of six senior editors from media outlets such as Party mouthpieces Guangming Daily and the official Xinhua wire service, said Li Tao (protect),a professor at the Tsinghua University School of Journali [...]
2006-07-26 08:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI CH KN
06BEIJING15437HUMAN RIGHTS: CHINA´S DIALOGUE PARTNERS HAVE MIXED
[...] (C) Countries that conduct formal human rights dialogues with China are disappointed that the exchanges rarely yield immediate, tangible results, contacts at foreign embassies in Beijing told us. Nonetheless, most dialogue partners judged that the exercise remains useful as a forum a) to express hu [...]
2006-07-26 10:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING15559HUMAN RIGHTS: MFA ON RELIGIOUS PRISONERS,
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ON JULY 26, POLOFF RAISED USG CONCERN ABOUT THE RECENT DETENTION OF AN AIDS ACTIVIST, THE BEATING DEATH OF A JOURNALIST AND THE CONVICTION OF SEVERAL UNDERGROUND PROTESTANT LEADERS, INCLUDING SOME SENTENCED TO DEATH. AN MFA HUMAN RIGHTS DIVISION OFFICIAL HAD NO INFORMATION ABOUT [...]
2006-07-27 09:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KIRF CH
06BEIJING15563TFLE01: CCID OFFICIAL REFRAINS FROM CALLING FOR
[...] (C) ALTHOUGH CHINA IS UPSET ABOUT THE DEATH OF A CHINESE UNIFIL PEACEKEEPER IN LEBANON AND INTRODUCED A UNSC PRESIDENTIAL STATEMENT (PRST) CONDEMNING THE ATTACK, CENTRAL COMMITTEE INTERNATIONAL DEPARTMENT (CCID) MIDEAST DIVISION DIRECTOR JIAO ZHIXIN SAID CHINA IS NOT INSISTING ON A RETURN TO [...]
2006-07-27 14:23:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR KPKO CH IS LE
06BEIJING15592CHINA/REAL ESTATE: SIX MINISTRIES ISSUE
[...] (U) SUMMARY: On July 24, the Ministry of Construction (MCon),Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM),National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC),People's Bank of China (PBOC),State Administration of Industry and Commerce (SAIC),and State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) jointly issu [...]
2006-07-28 06:50:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDECON EIND CH
06BEIJING15609CHINA/ENERGY: DAS FOR ENERGY AND SANCTIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary. On July 12 and 14, Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS) for Energy and Sanctions Paul Simons, held SIPDIS separate meetings respectively with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) President Fu Chengyu, and Sinopec Vice President Zhang Yaocang. CNOOC President Fu said i [...]
2006-07-28 08:35:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETTC ECON ENRG EINV EPET PREL IR CH
06BEIJING15641MFA ON CHEN GUANGCHENG, REBIYA KADEER'S ADULT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH MFA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEN YONGXIANG, POLITICAL MINISTER COUNSELOR RAISED USG CONCERN OVER: - THE PROSECUTION OF BLIND LEGAL ACTIVIST CHEN GUANGCHENG, - THE REPORTEDLY UPCOMING TAX EVASION TRIAL OF REBIYA KADEE [...]
2006-07-28 10:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KIRF CH
06BEIJING15642MFA ON CHEN GUANGCHENG, REBIYA KADEER'S ADULT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: IN A MEETING WITH MFA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEPARTMENT DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL SHEN YONGXIANG, POLITICAL MINISTER COUNSELOR RAISED USG CONCERN OVER: - THE PROSECUTION OF BLIND LEGAL ACTIVIST CHEN GUANGCHENG, - THE REPORTEDLY UPCOMING TAX EVASION TRIAL OF REBIYA KADEE [...]
2006-07-28 11:10:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PREL KIRF CH
06BEIJING15779COMMERCE U/S LAVIN MEETS NDRC VICE CHAIRMAN ZHANG,
[...] (SBU)Summary: Franklin L. Lavin, Department of Commerce Under Secretary (U/S) for International Trade on July 28, 2006 held separate meetings with National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Zhang Xiaoqiang and State-owned Asset Supervisory and Administration Commission (SA [...]
2006-08-01 08:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD EAGR ECON WTRO KIPR CH TW
06BEIJING15855PRC/SUDAN: BEIJING CAN SUPPORT CHAPTER VI DARFUR
[...] (C) THE PRC CAN ACCEPT A UNSC CHAPTER VI RESOLUTION WITH CHAPTER VII ELEMENTS ON DARFUR PROVIDED THE GOVERNMENT OF SUDAN AGREES TO THE DEPLOYMENT OF THE MISSION AND THE TERMS OF THE MANDATE, ACCORDING TO MFA IO DEPARTMENT UN DIVISION DIRECTOR YANG TAO WHO MET WITH POLOFFS ON AUGUST 2. DRAWING [...]
2006-08-02 10:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL KPKO CH SU
06BEIJING15857TFLE01: PRC/LEBANON: INTERNATIONAL FORCE MUST
[...] (C) THE PRC SUPPORTS THE DEPLOYMENT OF AN INTERNATIONAL FORCE TO SOUTHERN LEBANON WITH A STRONG MANDATE TO SUPPORT EXTENSION OF THE LEBANESE GOVERNMENT'S AUTHORITY THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY. MFA IO DEPARTMENT UN AFFAIRS DIVISION DIRECTOR YANG TAO TOLD POLOFFS AUGUST 2 THAT BEIJINGS POSITION IS V [...]
2006-08-02 11:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV KPKO CH UN LE IS
06BEIJING16057CHINESE LEADERSHIP MULLS INCLUSION OF POLITICAL
[...] (C) Party leaders appear to be laying the groundwork for including the issue of political reform on the agenda of the 17th National Party Congress next year. Embassy contacts have told Poloffs that a treatise on political reforms written by Central Party School scholars and posted to the web [...]
2006-08-04 09:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CH
06BEIJING16162CHINESE TELL BOUCHER STABILITY, SECURITY AND GOOD
[...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs officials, academics, and oil industry professionals told Assistant Secretary for South and Central Asian Affairs Richard A. Boucher during his July 30 ? August 2 visit to China that stability and security are China's foreign policy goals in the Central and Sou [...]
2006-08-07 08:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV XD XK CH
06BEIJING16165WU DAWEI AND BOUCHER TALK NEPAL AND (NO)
[...] (C) Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei told Assistant Secretary Richard Boucher the purpose of Wu's visit to SIPDIS Nepal was to show China's support for Nepal's new government. China believes the United Nations can play a positive role in the process of stabilizing Nepal's political situation [...]
2006-08-07 08:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH XD
06BEIJING16380AFM CUI CONFIRMS PLAN TO VISIT IRAN
[...] (C) CHINESE ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER CUI TIANKAI CONFIRMED TO U/S DOBRIANSKY THAT HE PLANS TO VISIT IRAN BEFORE AUGUST 22 TO "ATTEMPT TO PERSUADE IRAN THAT IT IS IN ITS INTEREST TO RESPOND POSITIVELY" TO THE P-5 PLUS 1 INCENTIVES PACKAGE CONCERNING ITS NUCLEAR PROGRAM. IN AN AUGUST 9 DISCUS [...]
2006-08-09 12:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC PARM IR IS CH
06BEIJING16381U/S DOBRIANSKY DISCUSSES NORTH KOREANS, HUMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: UNDER SECRETARY DOBRIANSKY AND ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER CUI TIANKAI DISCUSSED NORTH KOREANS IN CHINA, HUMAN RIGHTS AND CANDIDATES TO HEAD THE WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) DURING AN AUGUST 9 BILATERAL MEETING PRIOR TO THE U.S.-CHINA GLOBAL ISSUES FORUM (GIF). U/S DOBRIANSKY E [...]
2006-08-09 12:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM AORC KN UN CH
06BEIJING16399AMBASSADOR DISCUSSES SPECIAL OLYMPICS, SHANGHAI
[...] (C) SUMMARY: DURING A JULY 28 LUNCH FOR VISITING SPECIAL OLYMPICS INTERNATIONAL CHAIR TIMOTHY SHRIVER, THE AMBASSADOR DISCUSSED WITH SHANGHAI VICE MAYOR ZHOU TAITONG CHINA'S PREPARATIONS FOR HOSTING THE 2007 SPECIAL OLYMPICS. ZHOU, WHO IS EXECUTIVE VICE CHAIRMAN FOR THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS AND [...]
2006-08-10 02:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF KOLY CH
06BEIJING16502BEIJING DOES NOT EXPECT SERIOUS ANTI-JAPAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: NEITHER JAPANESE DIPLOMATS NOR BEIJING-BASED JAPAN EXPERTS ANTICIPATE LARGE-SCALE ANTI-JAPANESE PROTESTS SUCH AS THOSE THAT OCCURRED IN APRIL 2005 SHOULD JAPANESE PM KOIZUMI VISIT YASUKUNI SHRINE ON OR AROUND AUGUST 15. THE JAPANESE EMBASSY HERE TWEAKED ITS EMERGENCY PLAN IN CA [...]
2006-08-11 08:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ASEC JA CH
06BEIJING16512CODEL STEVENS MEETING WITH PRESIDENT HU JINTAO
[...] (C) CODEL Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, reviewed with President Hu Jintao the results of the U.S.-China Inter-Parliamentary Exchange dialogue and urged further Chinese cooperation on the North Korean and Iranian nuclear issues. President Hu said the bilateral relationship is in good [...]
2006-08-12 09:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ECON ENRG CH KN LE IR
06BEIJING16513CODEL STEVENS AND NPC CHAIRMAN WU BANGGUO DISCUSS
[...] (C) CODEL Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, met with National People's Congress (NPC) Chairman Wu Bangguo on August 11 in Beijing to discuss key U.S.- China bilateral issues following the third annual U.S.-China Inter-Parliamentary Group (IPG) dialogue in Guilin. Senators raised concern [...]
2006-08-12 10:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ENRG CH
06BEIJING16514CODEL STEVENS AND LIU QI DISCUSS BEIJING OLYMPIC
[...] (SBU) Codel Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, met with Beijing Party Secretary and President of the Beijing Organizing Committee for the 29th Olympiad Games (BOCOG) Liu Qi to discuss Olympic preparations, including security, venue construction, traffic management, air quality, media, you [...]
2006-08-12 10:13:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KOLY ASEC CH
06BEIJING16515CODEL STEVENS AND NPC CHAIRMAN WU BANGGUO DISCUSS
[...] (C) CODEL STEVENS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE AMBASSADOR, MET WITH NATIONAL PEOPLE'S CONGRESS (NPC) CHAIRMAN WU BANGGUO ON AUGUST 11 IN BEIJING TO DISCUSS KEY U.S.- CHINA BILATERAL ISSUES FOLLOWING THE THIRD ANNUAL U.S.-CHINA INTER-PARLIAMENTARY GROUP (IPG) DIALOGUE IN GUILIN. SENATORS RAISED CONCERN [...]
2006-08-13 22:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ECON ENRG CH TW KN LE IR
06BEIJING16516CODEL STEVENS AND LIU QI DISCUSS BEIJING OLYMPIC
[...] (SBU) CODEL STEVENS, ACCOMPANIED BY THE AMBASSADOR, MET WITH BEIJING PARTY SECRETARY AND PRESIDENT OF THE BEIJING ORGANIZING COMMITTEE FOR THE 29TH OLYMPIAD GAMES (BOCOG) LIU QI TO DISCUSS OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS, INCLUDING SECURITY, VENUE CONSTRUCTION, TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT, AIR QUALITY, MEDIA, YOU [...]
2006-08-13 22:59:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KOLY ASEC CH
06BEIJING16631CODEL Stevens: U.S.-China Inter-Parliamentary
[...] (SBU) CODEL Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, discussed issues including Taiwan, North Korea, Lebanon, China?s defense policy, energy security, intellectual property rights (IPR),the exchange rate and bilateral trade with members of the Chinese National People?s Congress (NPC) in Guilin [...]
2006-08-14 07:52:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENRG SENV KIPR OREP CH TW
06BEIJING1665JANUARY 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINA'S SUPPORT FOR
[...] Foreign Minister Li Zhaoxing stated China's concern over current developments in the Iran nuclear crisis to visiting Iranian National Supervisory Council Security Advisor Ali Larijani, MFA Spokesperson Kong Quan said at the regular January 26 MFA Press Briefing. China considers Russia's prop [...]
2006-01-26 11:37:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPARM PREL CH IR XA
06BEIJING16740ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER CUI DEPARTS BEIJING FOR
[...] No summary [...]
2006-08-14 09:52:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM ETTC IR CH
06BEIJING16814CODEL STEVENS DISCUSSES ENERGY POLICY WITH NDRC
[...] (SBU) CODEL Stevens, accompanied by the Ambassador, discussed energy policy with new National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice Chairman Chen Deming. Chen emphasized that China intends to maintain 90 percent energy self-sufficiency by relying on domestic coal resources and develop [...]
2006-08-15 09:57:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL ENGR KNNP TRGY CH
06BEIJING16819FOREIGN MINISTRY CONDEMNS PM KOIZUMI'S SHRINE
[...] (C) Summary: Beijing strongly condemned the visit by Japanese Prime Minister Koizumi to Yasukuni Shrine, with the Foreign Ministry stating that PM Koizumi was "challenging international justice and trampling human conscience." Foreign Minister Li told Japanese Ambassador Miyamoto that PM Ko [...]
2006-08-15 10:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV ASEC JA CH
06BEIJING16822PRC/LEBANON: BEIJING SKEPTICAL ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: BEIJING BELIEVES UNSRC 1701 IS A "GOOD RESOLUTION" BUT IS SKEPTICAL ABOUT PROSPECTS FOR ITS SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION. MFA WEST ASIA AND NORTH AFRICA DEPARTMENT LEVANT DIVISION DIRECTOR CHEN WEIQING SAID AUGUST 15 THAT EFFECTIVE IMPLEMENTATION OF UNSCR 1701 WILL DEPEND ON RESOLVI [...]
2006-08-15 10:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER MOPS CH UN IS LE
06BEIJING16823A/S SAUERBREY'S AUGUST 10 MEETING WITH UNHCR
[...] (C) SUMMARY: VISITING PRM ASSISTANT SECRETARY ELLEN SAUERBREY MET AUGUST 10 WITH UNHCR ACTING REGIONAL REPRESENTATIVE CHOOSIN NGAOTHEPPITAK TO DISCUSS NORTH KOREANS IN CHINA AND OTHER REFUGEE ISSUES. REVIEWING EFFORTS TO PUSH THE PRC TO LIVE UP TO ITS INTERNATIONAL OBLIGATIONS AND COOPERATE [...]
2006-08-15 13:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PREF PHUM KN KS CH TH
06BEIJING16876PRC/LEBANON: CHINA CONSIDERING SENDING
[...] (U) THIS IS AN ACTION REQUEST. SEE PARAGRAPH 6. 2. (C) SUMMARY. BEIJING IS CAREFULLY CONSIDERING REQUESTS FOR CHINESE CONTRIBUTIONS TO AN EXPANDED UNIFIL UNDER UNSCR 1701, SAID MFA INTERNATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS DEPARTMENT DIRECTOR GENERAL WU HAI LONG AT A MEETING WITH THE DCM ON AUGUST 16. [...]
2006-08-16 11:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR MOPS LE UNSC CH
06BEIJING16879CHINA-JAPAN RELATIONS: PRC SCHOLARS EXPECT
[...] (C) SUMMARY: FOLLOWING PM KOIZUMI'S VISIT TO YASUKUNI SHRINE, CHINESE JAPAN SCHOLARS ARE FOCUSING ON WHAT APPROACH CHIEF CABINET SECRETARY ABE MIGHT TAKE IF, AS WIDELY EXPECTED, ABE BECOMES JAPAN'S NEXT PRIME MINISTER AFTER PM KOIZUMI STEPS DOWN IN SEPTEMBER. ABE WOULD PROBABLY BE ABLE TO AV [...]
2006-08-16 11:37:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL JA CH
06BEIJING16959LOCAL FARMERS LAUNCH "PEOPLE'S TV" TO SHORT- LIVED
[...] (C) According to a senior journalist at the State Council Development Research Center paper, China Economic Times, local farmers in south-central China recently defied a prohibition on privately-run broadcasting facilities and established their own "People's TV." When authorities got wind of [...]
2006-08-17 10:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV SOCI KCUL CH
06BEIJING16960 HUMAN RIGHTS: ACTIVIST LAWYER GAO ZHISHENG
[...] (C) Beijing-based democracy activist Hu Jia telephoned poloff August 17 to report that Gao Zhisheng, a Beijing-based lawyer who has drawn Chinese Government ire for defending dissidents, was detained on August 15 in Shandong Province. Gao was having lunch with a mutual friend of Hu's when two [...]
2006-08-17 10:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING16961 BROADCAST NEWS: CCTV YOUTH MOVEMENT EARNS
[...] (C) Two young anchors unexpectedly debuted on China Central Television's 7 p.m. national news broadcast early this summer. The appearance of Mr. Kang Hui and Ms. Li Zeming, both in their early 30s, has stimulated debate about CCTV's direction and spurred rumors about the possibility of chang [...]
2006-08-17 11:00:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING17031HUMAN RIGHTS: CHEN GUANGCHENG'S LAWYERS DETAINED
[...] (C) SUMMARY. LEGAL ACTIVIST CHEN GUANGCHENG'S DEFENSE LAWYERS XU ZHIYONG AND LI FANPING WERE DETAINED AUGUST 18 PRIOR TO CHEN'S TRIAL IN SHANDONG'S YINAN COUNTY, WHICH BEGAN AT 2:30 P.M. POLICE BARRED CHEN'S WIFE AND MOTHER FROM ATTENDING CHEN'S TRIAL, BUT CHEN'S OLDER BROTHER WAS TO HAVE BE [...]
2006-08-18 10:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING17042WAL-MART ACCEPTS CHINESE LABOR UNIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Since July 29, The All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) has established unions in at least five of Wal-Mart?s 60 Chinese stores (ref). ACTFU has been talking for several years about expanding its representation in foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs),Wal- Mart in part [...]
2006-08-20 23:31:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING17108(C) PROSPECTS FOR COORDINATION WITH CHINA ON
[...] (C) Summary: Chinese government officials indicated to a visiting USAID official that while they welcome the opportunity to discuss development assistance as part of an overarching U.S.-China dialogue, the prospects for coordination with China on foreign aid appear to be limited in the near te [...]
2006-08-21 06:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEAID ECON PREL CH AF
06BEIJING17238RMB FLEXIBILITY: VIEWS OF INCOMING AND OUTGOING
[...] (C) Summary: People's Bank of China (PBOC) Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) member Fan Gang told Finatt and Econoff on August 3 that the Chinese government could reduce the RMB's modest undervaluation while stemming speculative inflows by signaling to financial markets that the RMB would appr [...]
2006-08-21 09:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALCH ECON EFIN ETRD PGOV
06BEIJING17324COLONEL SANDERS CHANGES HIS WAYS, BUT LABOR LAWS
[...] (U) On August 8, Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) announced at a Beijing news conference that it would stop hiring employees through labor dispatch agencies (LDAs),and begin hiring directly. LDAs are labor contractors, who provide manpower to an employer for a fee. Under this arrangement, the w [...]
2006-08-22 03:26:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING17493ELECTIONS ACTIVIST YAO LIFA COMPLAINS OF INCREASED
[...] (C) GRASS-ROOTS ELECTIONS ACTIVIST YAO LIFA (PROTECT) DESCRIBED TO POLOFF ON AUGUST 21 THE INCREASED HARASSMENT THAT ELECTION AND OTHER ACTIVISTS ARE FACING ACROSS CHINA. THE CCP IS FEELING THREATENED, YAO CLAIMED, BY THE LINKS ACTIVISTS IN A NUMBER OF FIELDS HAVE ESTABLISHED NATIONWIDE VIA TH [...]
2006-08-22 11:36:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CH
06BEIJING17497PRC/SUDAN: CHINA EMPHASIZES NEED FOR KHARTOUM'S
[...] (C) SUMMARY: AN MFA OFFICIAL TOLD US THE PRC SUPPORTS REHATTING THE AFRICAN UNION MISSION IN SUDAN (AMIS) PEACEKEEPERS BUT CONTINUES TO STRESS THE IMPORTANCE OF SUDANESE GOVERNMENT OF NATIONAL UNITY (GNU) CONSENT TO SUCH AN OPERATION. BEIJING BELIEVES SUCH CONSENT IS NECESSARY PRIOR TO PROCEE [...]
2006-08-22 14:38:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER KPKO SU CH
06BEIJING17509CHINA EXPERIMENTS WITH 'WAGE GUARANTEE
[...] (U) Summary: Wage Guarantee Funds (WGFs - definition in para 5) are one of the tools Chinese local governments are using to tackle the problem of wage arrears, which is especially pervasive among migrant workers in the construction industry. Embassy visits to several locations in China in Ju [...]
2006-08-23 02:43:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EINV ECON PGOV CH
06BEIJING1773CHINA/INDIA: INDIAN EMBASSY READOUT ON FOREIGN
[...] (C) India and China maintain different positions on Iran and Nepal, according to Indian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Vinay Kwatra. Providing a readout on Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran's January 9-11 visit to Beijing and in follow-on discussion, Kwatra noted India's continued opposit [...]
2006-01-27 08:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH IN NP IR
06BEIJING17768CHINESE LEADERSHIP HOLDS CENTRAL FOREIGN AFFAIRS
[...] (C) HU JINTAO AND THE REST OF CHINA'S TOP LEADERSHIP HELD A "CENTRAL FOREIGN AFFAIRS WORK CONFERENCE" IN BEIJING ON AUGUST 21-23, WHICH LOCAL CONTACTS DEEMED UNUSUAL AND HIGHLY SIGNIFICANT. THE MEETING REPORTEDLY EMPHASIZED THE SIGNIFICANCE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS TO CHINA'S DOMESTIC DEVELOPMENT A [...]
2006-08-24 13:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH
06BEIJING17771WAL-MART ACCEPTS CHINESE LABOR UNIONS
[...] (SBU) Summary: Since July 29, The All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) has established unions in at least five of Wal-Mart's 60 Chinese stores (ref). ACTFU has been talking for several years about expanding its representation in foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs),Wal-Mart in partic [...]
2006-08-25 00:15:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB ECON EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING17937CENTRAL-PROVINCIAL FRICTION OVER EFFORTS TO CURB
[...] (C) Beijing has recently become more forceful in its efforts to control investment at the provincial level and went so far as to publicly reprimand officials in Inner Mongolia for pursuing unauthorized power projects. The Central Government separately announced in early August that it would d [...]
2006-08-25 08:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EIND ENRG ELAB EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING17957ROK READOUT OF NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SONG
[...] (C) ROK NATIONAL SECURITY ADVISOR SONG MIN-SOON'S AUGUST 24-25 VISIT TO BEIJING FOCUSED ON PLANNING FOR ROK PRESIDENT ROH'S OCTOBER VISIT AS WELL AS DISCUSSING NORTH KOREA. AN ROK EMBASSY OFFICER STRESSED THAT BOTH SIDES LOOK TO PRESIDENT ROH'S VISIT AS AN OPPORTUNITY TO STRENGTHEN BILATERAL [...]
2006-08-25 12:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC KNNP CH KN KS
06BEIJING17959CHINA TELLS NGO ACTIVIST JOHN KAMM HIS HUMAN
[...] (C) SUMMARY: FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIALS TOLD JOHN KAMM OF THE NGO DUIHUA FOUNDATION ON AUGUST 24 THAT HIS DIALOGUE ON PRISONER CASES WITH CHINESE OFFICIALS IS OVER AND THAT CHINA WAS "SICK AND TIRED" OF RESPONDING TO FOREIGNERS' REQUESTS ABOUT INDIVIDUAL HUMAN RIGHTS CASES. IN A SEPARATE, MUC [...]
2006-08-25 13:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV PREL CH
06BEIJING18025EXPERTS TO LECTURE POLITBURO ON GRASSROOTS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE MINISTRY OF CIVIL AFFAIRS (MCA) HAS SELECTED TWO WELL-KNOWN RURAL EXPERTS TO PRESENT AT AN OCTOBER POLITBURO STUDY SESSION ON THE TOPIC OF GRASSROOTS GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY. THE DRAFT PRESENTATIONS OF THE TWO EXPERTS HAVE ALREADY BEEN SUBMITTED FOR REVIEW. MCA DIRECTOR G [...]
2006-08-28 08:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM CH
06BEIJING18143CBRC ASSISTANT MINISTER'S AND BANKERS' VIEWS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: On August 25, FinAtt and Econoff met China Banking Regulatory Commission (CBRC) Assistant Chairman Wang Zhaoxing to discuss draft administrative rules on foreign banks, which would implement China's WTO accession obligations in this sector. While Wang noted the regulations are [...]
2006-08-29 06:32:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV WTRO PGOV CH
06BEIJING18200CBRC ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN'S AND BANKERS' VIEWS ON
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: ON AUGUST 25, FINATT AND ECONOFF MET CHINA BANKING REGULATORY COMMISSION (CBRC) ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN WANG ZHAOXING TO DISCUSS DRAFT ADMINISTRATIVE RULES ON FOREIGN BANKS, WHICH WOULD IMPLEMENT CHINA'S WTO ACCESSION OBLIGATIONS IN THIS SECTOR. WHILE WANG NOTED THE REGULATIONS ARE [...]
2006-08-29 07:48:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYEFIN ECON EINV WTRO PGOV CH
06BEIJING18217CHINA UNLIKELY TO CO-CHAIR ARF 1540 SEMINAR
[...] (C) Summary: China is unlikely to co-host an ASEAN Regional Forum Seminar on USNCR 1540 Implementation with us according to MFA Asian Affairs Department official Ma Jia. Lack of funding prevents China from co-hosting, Ma said, but she suggested that the United States might be able to reclama [...]
2006-08-29 09:49:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PARM CH
06BEIJING18224MOFCOM TO SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE MERMOUD: MERGER
[...] (SBU) China's proposed merger and acquisition (M&A) rules do not signal a shift in attitude towards foreign investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Director General (DG) in charge of the drafting process, who met on August 28 with EB/CBA Mermoud. The DG argued that China, a [...]
2006-08-29 23:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN KIPR CH
06BEIJING18225MOFCOM TO SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE MERMOUD: MERGER
[...] (SBU) China's proposed merger and acquisition (M&A) rules do not signal a shift in attitude towards foreign investment, according to the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Director General (DG) in charge of the drafting process, who met on August 28 with EB/CBA Mermoud. The DG argued that China, a [...]
2006-08-29 23:40:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV EFIN KIPR CH
06BEIJING18460COUNTRY CLEARANCE APPROVAL FOR USDOC AND USDOD
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-01 00:57:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP CH ETRD ETTC OTRA PREL
06BEIJING18534CHINA LABOR ISSUES OVERVIEW
[...] (U) This message provides background to assist with the planning of Labor Secretary Chao's September 13 meetings with Chinese Minister of Labor and Social Security Tian Chengping. The cable includes a section on current political and economic context (paras 4- 19),a review of developments [...]
2006-09-01 08:57:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV PREL CH
06BEIJING18541GOVERNANCE ISSUES MEET FEVERISH INVESTMENT
[...] (C) THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT IS WELL AWARE THAT EXCESSIVE INVESTMENT AND CREDIT GROWTH POSE A SIGNIFICANT RISK TO THE ECONOMY, BUT OUR CONTACTS SUGGEST THAT FOUR GOVERNANCE ISSUES STAND IN THE WAY OF A BOLD RESPONSE. FIRST, PREMIER WEN JIABAO'S EMPHASIS ON FORGING INTERNAL CONSENSUS, EVEN AMONG [...]
2006-09-01 10:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ETRD EFIN EINV CH
06BEIJING18542CHINA CAUTIOUS ON ASEAN+6 TRADE PROPOSALS
[...] (C) SUMMARY: CHINA IS REACTING CAUTIOUSLY TO JAPAN'S PROPOSALS FOR AN ASEAN 6 FREE TRADE AGREEMENT AND OTHER EFFORTS TO INCREASE REGIONAL INTEGRATION. FURTHER DECISIONS ON SUCH STEPS COULD COME AT DECEMBER'S EAST ASIAN SUMMIT, BUT CHINA WILL CONTINUE TO LET ASEAN TAKE THE LEAD, FOREIGN MINIST [...]
2006-09-01 10:12:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECIN ETRD XE JA CH
06BEIJING18543CHINA REACTS TO JAPAN'S PROTEST OVER EAST CHINA
[...] (C) SUMMARY: CHINA'S FOREIGN MINISTRY SPOKESMAN AUGUST 30 AGAIN VOICED DISAGREEMENT WITH JAPAN OVER GAS EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES IN THE EAST CHINA SEA. AFTER TOKYO RAISED OBJECTIONS ABOUT CONSTRUCTION OF NEW CHINESE "STRUCTURES" IN THE NORTHERN PART OF THE EAST CHINA SEA IN JULY, BEIJING RESPO [...]
2006-09-01 10:20:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG JA CH
06BEIJING18547PRC/PAKISTAN: CLOSE COOPERATION ON KEY ISSUES, BUT THE TWO CAPITALS DON'T SEE EYE-TO-EYE
[...] (C) Summary. Recent speculation that China has agreed to provide Pakistan with additional nuclear reactors is "nonsense," stated MFA Asian Affairs Department Deputy Division Director for Pakistan Wang Xilin, insisting that China will strictly adhere to its international obligations as a member of t [...]
2006-09-01 11:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH PK
06BEIJING18554SUPREME COURT INTERPRETATION WILL HELP WORKERS
[...] (U) On August 30, China's Supreme Peoples Court issued a series of judicial interpretations on handling labor disputes. One of the interpretations will allow employees who are owed back wages to go directly to the courts for litigation, as long as they can produce IOUs or other documentation [...]
2006-09-04 22:49:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV CH
06BEIJING18558MOFCOM DELIVERS LETTER FROM VICE-PREMIER WU YI FOR
[...] (U) Embassy's Commercial MinisteruCounselor (SCO) and Export Control Officer (ECO) were summoned to a hasty meeting with Mdme. WANG Qinhua, Director-General, Department of Mechanical, Electronic and High Technology Industries, Ministry of Commmerce (MOFCOM). The purpose of this meeting was fo [...]
2006-09-04 22:59:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYBEXP CH ETRD ETTC OTRA PREL
06BEIJING18589PRC EXPERT ON EXPORT CONTROL ENFORCEMENT
[...] (C) Summary: Chinese firms must export to survive and may view export control laws and regulations as an impediment to profitability, China Institute of Contemporary International Relations (CICIR) Senior Research Professor and Deputy Director Ouyang Liping told Poloff. (Note: CICIR is affili [...]
2006-09-05 07:35:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPARM ETTC PREL MTCR CH
06BEIJING18680SEPTEMBER 5 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key points made at the September 5 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- China continues to support the Six-Party Talks and remains dedicated to the goal of a denuclearized Korean Peninsula. -- China believes the Six-Party Talks, not sanctions, is the most effective way to resolve the nuc [...]
2006-09-05 10:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN
06BEIJING18752MFA VIEWS ON SHOOTING OF JAPANESE FISHERMAN, RIVER
[...] (C) SUMMARY: THE SHOOTING OF A JAPANESE FISHERMAN IN DISPUTED WATERS BY A RUSSIAN COASTAL PATROL BOAT REFLECTS LONG-STANDING TENSIONS, INCLUDING RUSSIAN FRUSTRATION AT THE QUALITY AND SPEED OF JAPANESE FISHING BOATS, ACCORDING TO A CHINESE DIPLOMAT EXPERIENCED IN THE RUSSIAN FAR EAST. THE MF [...]
2006-09-06 22:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG SENV RU JA CH
06BEIJING18886FORMAL MFA REPLY ON ARF 1540 SEMINAR
[...] (SBU) China formalized its inability to co-host an ASEAN Regional Forum Seminar (ARF) on UNSCR 1540 in a September 7 letter delivered to the Embassy. Full text of the letter to Blair Hall, EAP/RSP Director, is contained para 2. The letter was faxed separately to EAP/CM. China would likely [...]
2006-09-07 09:31:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL PARM CH
06BEIJING18905: A/S HILL VISIT, DPRK NUCLEAR TEST AND KIM
[...] Key points made at the September 7 MFA press briefing are as follows: -- A/S Hill's meetings with VFM Wu Dawei and AFM Cui Tiankai focused on how to break the impasse and resume the Six-Party Talks process. -- All parties should avoid actions that would escalate tensions over a possible [...]
2006-09-07 09:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC CH KN
06BEIJING19030China Pushes SCO Economic Agenda at Western China
[...] (SBU) Sumary: Zhang Deguang, Secretary General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO),exhorted his central Asian counterparts at a September 2 event in Urumqi to quickly conclude three key economic agreements on customs, transportation and protection of foreign investment. These ar [...]
2006-09-08 09:28:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ECIN ETRD PREL PTER CH ZK
06BEIJING19032CHINA-EU SUMMIT: HEAVY ON DIALOGUE, LIGHT ON
[...] (C) Neither the Chinese nor EU member states expect much in the way of deliverables from the Ninth Annual EU-China Summit in Helsinki, September 9-12. Wen Jiabao will represent China at the Summit, hosted by current EU President Finland, with the stated purpose of increasing dialogue and stre [...]
2006-09-08 10:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALEU FI PREL CH
06BEIJING19033PROPOSED CHEN YUNLIN VISIT TO TAIWAN, NEVER
[...] (C) THE MAINLAND'S TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE (TAO) TOLD THE CHINESE PRESS THAT TAO DIRECTOR CHEN YUNLIN WAS FORCED TO "CANCEL" HIS PLANNED TRAVEL TO TAIWAN FOR AN AGRICULTURAL FORUM IN OCTOBER, AS TAIWAN AUTHORITIES REFUSE TO ALLOW HIM TO ATTEND. THE ANNOUNCEMENT WAS MADE FOLLOWING A LENGTHY MEE [...]
2006-09-08 11:02:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MARR CH TW
06BEIJING19039HUMAN RIGHTS: RIGHTS ACTIVIST HU JIA RELEASED;
[...] (C) SUMMARY: BEIJING-BASED ACTIVIST HU JIA WAS RELEASED BY SECURITY AUTHORITIES ON THE EVENING OF SEPTEMBER 7, IN APPARENT COMPLIANCE WITH A RULE THAT ALLOWS AUTHORITIES TO DETAIN CITIZENS FOR A PERIOD OF UP TO 12 HOURS FOR QUESTIONING WITHOUT EXPLANATION. AUTHORITIES INTERROGATED HU ABOUT HI [...]
2006-09-08 14:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING19278CHINA: NEW MERGER RULES SPARK CONCERN
[...] (SBU) Summary. On August 8, the Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) released new regulations governing foreign acquisitions of domestic enterprises. Local observers were pleased that the regulations allow for equity swaps but are concerned with vague language that appears to give MOFCOM considerab [...]
2006-09-13 00:19:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYETRD WTRO ECON EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING19362CUSTOMS' EXPORT CONTROL ENFORCEMENT ROLE IN
[...] (C) Summary: The PRC's General Administration of Customs (GAC) utilizes a risk management system to identify "certain countries and regions" and "certain goods" to be subject to physical inspection before export, Customs officials at Shanghai's Waigaoqiao Port told Poloff during a September 7 [...]
2006-09-13 09:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPARM ETTC PREL MTCR CH
06BEIJING19404DAS CHRISTENSEN'S MEETINGS WITH AFM HE YAFEI AND
[...] (C) SUMMARY: ASSISTANT FOREIGN MINISTER HE YAFEI EXPRESSED CONCERN OVER PRESS REPORTS THE USG MAY SELL TAIWAN F-16S AND OVER THE POSSIBILITY THAT CHEN SHUI-BIAN MAY SEEK TO CREATE A CROSS-STRAIT CRISIS WHEN AFM HE MET EAP DAS CHRISTENSEN. DAS CHRISTENSEN SAID U.S. POLICY ON TAIWAN, INCLUDIN [...]
2006-09-13 09:30:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL PHUM CH KN
06BEIJING19406PARTY PLENUM IN MID-OCTOBER
[...] (C) THIS YEAR'S COMMUNIST PARTY PLENUM IS LIKELY TO BE HELD IN MID-OCTOBER, BASED ON A CREDIBLE HONG KONG MEDIA REPORT AND THE PRC'S POSTPONEMENT OF SENATOR CHUCK HAGEL'S VISIT TO BEIJING, SCHEDULED FOR THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 9. ACCORDING TO THE SEPTEMBER 12 WEN WEI PO, A PRC-OWNED HONG KONG NEWS [...]
2006-09-13 11:33:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING19407SEPTEMBER 13 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: REACTION TO
[...] KEY POINTS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 13 TAIWAN AFFAIRS OFFICE (TAO) PRESS BRIEFING WERE: -- THE MAINLAND HOPES TO SEE A STABLE AND PROSPEROUS TAIWAN AND WILL OPPOSE TAIWAN INDEPENDENCE AND PROMOTE CROSS- STRAIT RELATIONS TO FURTHER PEACE AND STABILITY (IN RESPONSE TO QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CAMPAIG [...]
2006-09-13 11:40:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH TW
06BEIJING19482CHINA ADOPTS NEW ENTERPRISE BANKRUPTCY LAW
[...] (SBU) Summary. On August 27, China passed a new Law on Enterprise Bankruptcy which provides a vastly improved legal framework for corporate bankruptcy in both private and state-owned enterprises (SOEs). The law will go into effect on June 1, 2007, and will enable the government to further e [...]
2006-09-14 06:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EINV ELAB PGOV CH
06BEIJING19483DEMARCHE DELIVERED: BEIJING SENDS POSITIVE SIGNAL
[...] (S) Poloff delivered reftel points to MFA IO Department UN Affairs Division Director Yang Tao on September 14. Noting that Indonesia has no objection to the UN 1267 Committee's listing of the Indonesian branch of the International Islamic Relief Organization (IIRO),Poloff passed a copy of r [...]
2006-09-14 06:08:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPTER EFIN PREL IN CH
06BEIJING19543WREATHS LAID, SONGS PLAYED AS MEMORIES FADE
[...] (C) Party leaders allowed limited media coverage but no official commemoration of the 30th anniversary of Mao Zedong's death on September 9. In a carefully managed, low-key observance, the Party convened no official functions and issued no official statements to mark the event. Media and cu [...]
2006-09-14 08:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI KCUL CH
06BEIJING19546SEPTEMBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, KIM
[...] KEY POINTS MADE AT THE SEPTEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING WERE: -- RESUMING THE SIX-PARTY TALKS REQUIRES EFFORTS BY ALL PARTIES. ON U.S. "SANCTIONS" AGAINST THE DPRK, CHINA SUPPORTS PROSECUTION OF THOSE COMMITTING FINANCIAL CRIMES BASED ON THE FACTS AND EVIDENCE. -- THERE ARE "NO ARRANGEME [...]
2006-09-14 11:21:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH KN JA
06BEIJING19660CENTRAL PARTY SCHOOL PROFESSOR SAYS RURAL REFORM
[...] (C) A researcher at the Central Party School said that a recent conference on rural reform has important implications for rural policy. The Central Government in recent years has pursued a micro approach to rural development, emphasizing the livelihoods of individual farmers. The announced th [...]
2006-09-15 09:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EAGR PGOV EFIN SOCI CH
06BEIJING19661CHINA-JAPAN: BEIJING AWAITS ABE'S REMARKS BEFORE
[...] (C) SUMMARY: CHINA HAD NO ROLE IN PUBLICIZING A PHOTO OF PREMIER WEN JIABAO SHAKING HANDS WITH JAPANESE PRIME MINISTER KOIZUMI AT THIS WEEK'S ASEM SUMMIT, A FOREIGN MINISTRY OFFICIAL SAID. CHINA REMAINS INTERESTED IN IMPROVING RELATIONS WITH JAPAN, THE OFFICIAL SAID, BUT AWAITS PRESUMPTIVE NE [...]
2006-09-15 10:11:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG JA CH
06BEIJING19662LAND COMPENSATION REGULATIONS FOR WATER PROJECTS
[...] (C) EMBASSY CONTACTS QUESTION WHETHER REVISED REGULATIONS ON COMPENSATION STANDARDS FOR LAND THAT IS EXPROPRIATED FOR DAM CONSTRUCTION WILL BE IMPLEMENTED IN SUCH A WAY AS TO MEET THE CENTRAL GOVERNMENT'S OBJECTIVE OF CREATING A NATIONAL STANDARD. INSTEAD, OUR CONTACTS BELIEVE THAT PROVINCIAL [...]
2006-09-15 10:16:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EAGR EINV ENRG PGOV CH
06BEIJING19663AFM HE YAFEI EXPRESSES CHINESE OPPOSTION TO
[...] No summary [...]
2006-09-15 11:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING19682PRE-LICENSE CHECK: D360560 XIAMEN CHANGELIGHT
[...] Unauthorised disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. REFTEL requested a Pre-License Check (PLC) to be conducted at the facilities of XIAMEN CHANGELIGHT CO. LTD, No. 124 Chuang Ye Building, Pioneering Park, Xiamen, Chi [...]
2006-09-18 06:45:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING19683PRE-LICENSE CHECK: D357208 DEVELOPMENT AND
[...] (U) Unauthorised disclosure of the information provided below is prohibited by Section 12(c) of the Export Administration Act. 2. (U) REFTEL requested a Pre-License Check (PLC) to be conducted at the facilities of the DEVELOPMENT AND RESEARCH CENTER OF CHINA GEOLOGICAL SURVEY (CGS),No. 4 [...]
2006-09-18 06:45:00Embassy BeijingSECRETBEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING19793BEIJING-BASED CHIEFS OF MISSION ON WEN JIABAO IN
[...] (C) Premier Wen Jiabao told Prime Minister Blair China is gradually reforming its political and administrative structure. UK Ambassador Ehrman said that the two discussed Iran, Lebanon, North Korea, human rights, trade issues and China's economic growth during their London meeting. FM Li Zh [...]
2006-09-18 09:42:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AMGT CASC FR GM JA UK EUN CH
06BEIJING19895DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON PROPOSAL FOR U.S.-CHINA
[...] (C) Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai will review the letter from U/S Joseph and the accompanying concept paper and the Chinese Government will respond, Deputy Director General for Arms Control and Disarmament Wu Haitao stated in response to Polmincouns' delivery of reftel messages on Sept [...]
2006-09-19 12:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPARM KNNP CH
06BEIJING1992(CORRECTED COPY) CHINA/INDIA: DIFFERENCES ON IRAN,
[...] (C) India and China maintain different positions on Iran and Nepal, according to Indian Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Vinay Kwatra. In a readout to Acting Polmincouns on Indian Foreign Secretary Shyam Saran's visit to Beijing and in follow-on discussion, Kwatra noted India's continued oppos [...]
2006-02-06 06:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH IN NP IR
06BEIJING20011MFA REACTION TO COUP IN THAILAND
[...] (C) Summary: China was "somewhat surprised" by the coup against Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, but expects the matter to be resolved peacefully, MFA Deputy Director Sun Xiangyang told poloff September 20. Beijing expects the coup to have little impact on Thai foreign policy, including [...]
2006-09-20 09:12:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC TH CH
06BEIJING20012CHINA DISAPPOINTED BURMA PLACED ON UNSC AGENDA
[...] (C) China was disappointed by the decision to place Burma on the UN Security Council's agenda, MFA Deputy Division Director for United Nations Affairs Yao Shaojun said in response to reftel demarche. After noting he would convey the USG position and seek an official response, Yao offered his [...]
2006-09-20 09:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC BM CH
06BEIJING20019THAI COUP CAPTURES CHINESE MEDIA ATTENTION
[...] (C) News of the overnight coup in Thailand dominated the news cycle in Beijing September 20. Coverage was generally straightforward and emphasized that the coup was orderly and bloodless. Popular dailies ran front page headlines and Internet news sites quickly developed special coverage link [...]
2006-09-20 10:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING20070PRE-LICENSE CHECK D355915 ZHEJIANG HESHENG
[...] REFTEL requested a Pre-License Check end-use visit to determine the reliability of ZHEJIANG HESHENG CHEMICAL CO. LTD (a/k/a HE SHENG CHEMICAL) to receive controlled United States goods and technology. BIS license application D355915 lists ZHEJIANG HE SHENG CHEMICAL CO. LTD as the potential ult [...]
2006-09-21 05:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDBEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING20073POST-SHIPMENT VERIFICATION: D321423 AND D321151
[...] (U) REFTEL A requested a Post-Shipment Verification (PSV) end-use check to be conducted at the CHINA OCEAN MINERAL RESOURCES RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATION (COMRA) in order to determine that COMRA is in possession of commodities shipped against USDOC license applications D321523, D32115 [...]
2006-09-21 07:46:00Embassy BeijingSECRETBEXP CH ETRD ETTC PREL
06BEIJING20105PRC-TAJIKISTAN: PREMIER WEN DISCUSSES BORDER,
[...] (C) Summary: Premier Wen Jiabao's September 14-16 state visit to Tajikistan focused on discussion of economic development, the disputed China-Tajikistan border and counterterrorism issues. A joint communiqu issued after the visit emphasized the parties' desire to resolve territorial dispute [...]
2006-09-21 09:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER TI CH
06BEIJING20107SEPTEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SINO-JAPAN
[...] Key points made at the September 21 MFA press briefing were: -- China hopes new LDP leader Shinzo Abe will make concrete efforts to improve Sino-Japanese relations. -- China and Japan will hold the Sixth Round of their strategic dialogue in Tokyo from September 23 to 24. -- Japan's pr [...]
2006-09-21 10:16:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM EAID JA IR TH LE CH
06BEIJING20223DDG LUO ON CHINA-SOUTH ASIA DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) Summary: China remains concerned about instability in Nepal, MFA Asia Department Deputy Director General Luo Zhaohui told Polmincouns in a September 22 discussion of China-South Asia issues. China continues to avoid contact with the Maoists in Nepal and wonders what role the UN could play [...]
2006-09-22 12:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR XD AF NP IN PK CH
06BEIJING20360SHANGHAI PARTY LEADER CHEN LIANGYU FIRED IN
[...] (C) Xinhua News Agency announced the morning of September 25 that Politburo member Chen Liangyu was removed from his post as Shanghai Party Secretary by the Politburo due to corruption allegations. A terse Xinhua statement noted that Shanghai Mayor Han Zheng was named Acting Party Secretary [...]
2006-09-25 23:54:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
06BEIJING20509SEPTEMBER 26 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK NUCLEAR
[...] Key points made at the September 26 MFA press briefing were: -- China encourages and supports U.S.-DPRK bilateral discussions outside of the Six-Party Talks framework. -- China hopes Tokyo's new leadership can make concrete efforts to improve Sino-Japan relations and the Strategic Dialog [...]
2006-09-26 09:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH JP
06BEIJING20676SEPTEMBER 27 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: CHEN SHUI-BIAN
[...] Key points made at the September 27 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- China strongly condemns suggestions made by Chen Shui-bian regarding a change of Taiwan's territorial definition in Taiwan's "constitution" at a September 24 Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) meeting. [...]
2006-09-27 11:02:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH TW
06BEIJING20678XINHUA REBUFFS CRITICISM, STANDS BY REGULATIONS
[...] (C) New regulations restricting foreign wire services' distribution of news and financial data in China aim to create a healthy media climate, state-run Xinhua News Agency staffer Wang Hongyu told Emboffs September 27. Wang said Xinhua had three motives in introducing the rules, namely a) st [...]
2006-09-27 11:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ECON ETRD KPAO CH
06BEIJING20679PRC-JAPAN STRATEGIC DIALOGUE: VFM DAI RETURNS FROM
[...] (C) SUMMARY: China's "Strategic Dialogue" with Japan finally ended September 27 amid upbeat rhetoric but no concrete decision about the possibility of a summit meeting between Chinese President Hu Jintao and newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. According to the Japanese Embassy h [...]
2006-09-27 11:51:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA CH
06BEIJING20796REASONS BEHIND THE LIMITED RESPONSE TO FEVERISH
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Several contacts have pointed out reasons they believe that China will not or should not pursue bold action in the near term to deal with high rates of investment and credit growth. A private sector economist emphasized Premier Wen Jiabao's desire for officials -- including regul [...]
2006-09-28 02:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV ETRD EFIN EINV CH
06BEIJING20892PRC-SUDAN: CHINA HOLDING FAST ON SIX-MONTH
[...] (C) Summary: China sees no need to provide the Panel of Experts responsible for the Darfur region of Sudan with a one-year mandate, MFA International Organizations Department UN Division Deputy Director Yao Shaojun told poloff September 28. The ultimate resolution of the Darfur issue depends [...]
2006-09-28 09:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC SU CH
06BEIJING20898PRODI IN CHINA DISCUSSES ARMS EMBARGO, TRADE AND
[...] (C) Italy leans to lifting the embargo of arms sales to China, said Italian Premier Romano Prodi, in China from September 13-19 with a 500-person Italian trade delegation. In Beijing, Prodi met with President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and Communist Party Central Committee head Wang Jiarui. [...]
2006-09-28 10:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EU IT CH
06BEIJING20899MFA CITES DALAI LAMA AS PUSHING FOR EXPULSION OF
[...] (C) MFA Director General for North America and Oceania Affairs Liu Jieyi objected to the awarding of a Congressional Gold Medal to the Dalai Lama during an informal discussion with the CDA on September 28. China views the award as a move that will "only encourage Tibet independence activists [...]
2006-09-28 10:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM KIRF CH
06BEIJING2090PRC EXPRESSES STRONG DISSATISFACTION OVER QDR
[...] (C) China is "strongly dissatisfied and completely disagrees" with the China portion of the February 6 Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR),MFA Director General for North American and Oceanian Affairs Liu Jieyi told the CDA under instructions and reading from a prepared text at a February 7 meeti [...]
2006-02-07 12:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPARM PM PREL CH
06BEIJING20900SEPTEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: TAIWAN ISSUES,
[...] Key points made at the September 28 MFA press briefing were: -- China opposes inclusion of Taiwan in the US-Japan bilateral alliance. -- China attaches great importance to improving relations with Japan. -- China welcomes Secretary Rice to visit China at a "proper time." -- China is [...]
2006-09-28 12:38:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH JP
06BEIJING20973HUMAN RIGHTS: WIFE SAYS NO PUBLIC HEARING FOR CHEN
[...] (C) Yuan Weiqing, the wife of jailed blind legal activist Chen Guangcheng, telephoned poloff September 29 to advise that the Shandong court would not hold a public hearing in the appeal of her husband's conviction for obstructing traffic and destroying public property. Chen's lawyers were to [...]
2006-09-29 08:23:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING20974INTERAGENCY INSIGHTS FROM NDRC FINANCE DIRECTOR
[...] (S) The recently-promoted National Development Reform Commission (NDRC) Director General in charge of financial affairs (protect) offered candid and even critical comments about the Ministry of Finance (MOF),the People's Bank of China (PBOC),and the internal workings of the NDRC itself. He f [...]
2006-09-29 08:44:00Embassy BeijingSECRETECON PGOV ETRD EFIN EINV KPAO CH
06BEIJING20986TAKEDOWN OF SHANGHAI PARTY BOSS GETS ATTENTION OF
[...] (C) The significance of the sacking of Shanghai Party Secretary and Politburo Member Chen Liangyu this week lies in SIPDIS the shock effect it will have on headstrong local leaders who put their parochial (and sometimes personal) interests ahead of their responsibilities to the central leade [...]
2006-09-29 13:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING20987BEIJING-BASED CHIEFS OF MISSION ON POSSIBLE HU-ABE
[...] (C) Hopes are high for a pre-APEC meeting between President Hu Jintao and newly-elected Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, Japanese DCM Shinyichi Nishimiya said. No specific agreements are in place. However, the Japanese viewed Hu's recent acknowledgement that both countries needed to improve relat [...]
2006-09-29 14:05:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH FR GM JA UK EUN
06BEIJING21079VISIT OF OSHA A/S EDWIN G. FOULKE, JR. TO CHINA
[...] SUMMARY: DOL Assistant Secretary for Occupational Safety and Health Edwin G. Foulke, Jr., led an OSHA delegation to China September 17-24 to attend the Third China International Forum on Work Safety and meet with officials of the State Administration for Work Safety (SAWS). Chinese Governme [...]
2006-10-05 08:03:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EMIN ECON PREL PGOV PINR CH
06BEIJING21160SED: PAULSON-BO XILAI MEETING
[...] (SBU) Treasury Secretary Henry Paulson met with Minister of Commerce Bo Xilai on September 21 to outline U.S. goals and expectations for the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED). Secretary Paulson emphasized the need for currency SIPDIS flexibility and asked for Chinese support in reinvigoratin [...]
2006-10-06 03:37:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN ETRD PREL CH
06BEIJING21219DPRK NUCLEAR TEST THREAT: ROK, JAPANESE, RUSSIAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-07 09:27:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL MNUC KN CH KS JA RU
06BEIJING21220DPRK NUCLEAR TEST THREAT: VIEWS OF CHINESE
[...] (S) Chinese academic and media observers are concerned about North Korea's threat to conduct a nuclear test and generally believe the DPRK will actually carry out its threat to test at some point. Some observers expressed skepticism that a test would come soon. The official China Daily ran o [...]
2006-10-07 11:22:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL MNUC CH KN KS JA RU
06BEIJING21224REPORTED DPRK NUCLEAR TEST: RARE MFA ""STATEMENT""
[...] (S) The Chinese Foreign Ministry issued a rare official ""statement"" (text at para 11) on October 9 condemning the reported DPRK nuclear test that day. China had only issued four previous MFA statements of this kind in the last decade and a half. Chinese contacts we spoke with expressed sur [...]
2006-10-09 11:50:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL MNUC CH KN JA KS RU
06BEIJING21226CHINESE SCHOLARS, MEDIA APPLAUD PM ABE'S VISIT
[...] (C) Japanese Prime Minister Abe's October 8 visit to Beijing drew praise from our contacts in Chinese media and academia. China's print and broadcast outlets provided upbeat blanket coverage of the visit, complete with page one headlines and color photos. While in general our contacts were f [...]
2006-10-09 12:30:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL SOCI CH JN
06BEIJING21227 REPORTED DPRK NUCLEAR TEST: REACTION OF BEIJING
[...] (C) Officials from the Japanese, ROK, Russian, French and British Embassies in Beijing were in contact with Chinese officials October 9 about the reported DPRK nuclear test and said their capitals had made or would make statements condemning the DPRK action. The Japanese geological service re [...]
2006-10-09 12:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC MNUC PINR KN CH JN KS RU
06BEIJING21330OBJECTION! SCHOLARS, JOURNALISTS CRITICIZE NEW
[...] (C) New rules imposing stricter controls on dissemination of information about court cases has touched off sharp debate in Chinese legal circles and among journalists. The Supreme People's court has introduced a new system of court spokespersons who will be solely responsible for releasing n [...]
2006-10-10 11:27:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KPAO CH
06BEIJING21528OCTOBER 11 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: CROSS-STRAIT
[...] Key points made at the October 11 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- Following comments on the October 17-18 Cross- Strait Agricultural Forum in Boao, Hainan Province, the TAO spokesperson deflected a question about a possible meeting between President Hu Jintao and former [...]
2006-10-11 10:38:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH TW
06BEIJING21533PLENUM CLOSING COMMUNIQUE FOCUSES ON HU'S
[...] (C) The Chinese Communist Party's Sixth Party Plenum closed on October 11 and issued a communique highlighting Hu Jintao's "Socialist Harmonious Society" concept. There was no mention of personnel changes, including no reference to any action on deposed Shanghai Party Secretary Chen Liangyu. [...]
2006-10-11 14:20:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING21628 HUBEI'S EXPERIMENT WITH "DIRECT UNION
[...] (SBU) SUMMARY: The All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) is experimenting in Hubei Province with direct elections of enterprise-level union leaders, but the rules ensure that Communist Party organizations and regional ACFTU offices control the selection of candidates and also give reg [...]
2006-10-12 08:55:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PHUM EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING21638AMBASSADOR RAISES REPORTED SHOOTINGS OF TIBETANS
[...] (C) Summary: The Ambassador expressed to Vice Foreign Minister Yang Jiechi the United States' deep concern about reports that Tibetans crossing into Nepal were fired upon on September 30 by a Chinese border patrol. Reports indicate a Tibetan nun and perhaps one other Tibetan were shot and ki [...]
2006-10-12 10:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PREF CH
06BEIJING21641OCTOBER 12 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK NUCLEAR TEST;
[...] Key Points made at the October 12 Press Briefing were: -- The DPRK must not further worsen the Korean peninsula nuclear situation. -- Six-Party Talks remain the best method for resolving the crisis, however direct dialogue between the United States and DPRK would help narrow differences. [...]
2006-10-12 11:36:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN KS NP
06BEIJING21713MFA SAYS PM ABE VISIT WILL SMOOTH COURSE OF
[...] (C) SUMMARY: Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's October 8-9 China visit marks the renewal of Japan-China leadership summits and will therefore smooth the future course of bilateral relations, MFA officials told us. The October 8 joint press communiqu for the PM Abe visit marked the first ti [...]
2006-10-13 08:45:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH JA KN
06BEIJING21720 DESIGNING A SYSTEM CREATING A BANKRUPTCY
[...] Reftel reported on Embassy discussions with Professor Li Shuguang on September 6 about China's new Law on Enterprise Bankruptcy. As Director of the Bankruptcy Law and Restructuring Research Center at the China University of Politics and Law, as well as a member of the National People's Congr [...]
2006-10-13 09:11:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDECON EFIN EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING21795CANADA'S HUMAN RIGHTS DIALOGUE ON HOLD; CUT BACKS
[...] (C) Summary: The Canadian Embassy has halted preparations for its next round of human rights dialogue with China pending clarification of Canadian Parliamentary Secretary Jason Kenney's unconfirmed statement that the dialogue has been "suspended." Separately, China told the British Embassy it [...]
2006-10-13 13:22:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH CA UK
06BEIJING21796BEIJING SCHOLARS ON DPRK DEVELOPMENTS
[...] (C) China's issuance of a tough statement in reaction to the DPRK claimed nuclear test reflected President Hu Jintao's anger over Pyongyang's defiance, according to Beijing think tanker An Hongquan (protect). The Chinese leadership was particularly "shocked and angered" by the timing of the DP [...]
2006-10-13 13:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PINR MARR CH KS KN
06BEIJING21851QUESTIONABLE PROGRESS ON SINO-TURKMENISTAN GAS
[...] (SBU) An industry contact questions recent reports that China has approved construction of a pipeline to carry gas imported from Turkmenistan -- a decision, that if carried through, would carry forward a deal announced last April by the presidents of both counties for gas sales. Separately, t [...]
2006-10-16 06:09:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON ENRG EINV EPET CH
06BEIJING21970BOOSTING RURAL INCOMES: THE CASE OF TOURISM IN
[...] (SBU) Tourism has emerged as an important source of non- farm income in Hunan Province and may account for as much as 50 to 60 percent of rural incomes in tourist destinations in Hunan's countryside. Provincial officials, motivated by this trend, plan to provide additional resources to expand [...]
2006-10-17 08:44:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING21987OCTOBER 17 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: UNSCR 1718;
[...] Key Points made at the October 17 Press Briefing were: -- China will implement UNSCR 1718 seriously and in a responsible manner. -- Regarding reports that China is controlling truck traffic from China to North Korea and that banks in Dandong are restricting transfers of money into North K [...]
2006-10-17 10:01:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH KN
06BEIJING21990HUMAN RIGHTS: HISTORIAN DING DONG DETAINED
[...] (C) Police detained historian and activist Ding Dong at his home on the morning of October 17, Ding's wife Xing Xiaoqun told poloff by phone. This is the first time Ding has been detained, Xing said, adding that police provided no explanation for the detention. Authorities have also seized D [...]
2006-10-17 11:12:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING21991MEAN STREETS: SOCIAL STRAINS PLAGUE CHINA'S "URBAN
[...] (C) New Chinese "shantytowns," onetime rural villages swallowed by China's expanding cities, have become a hot topic in China. Often not incorporated into their official urban jurisdictions, these former rural districts are administrative vacuums, lagging on provision of urban public service [...]
2006-10-17 11:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING21992STRATEGIC ECONOMIC DIALOGUE (SED): MINSTRY OF
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 17 Ministry of Finance (MOF) DG of International Affairs Zhu Guangyao discussed arrangements for the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) and the upcoming preparatory trip by Treasury U/S Adams, DUSTR Bhatia, and Commerce U/S Lavin with Econmincouns, Finatt, FCS Trade Fa [...]
2006-10-17 12:11:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN PREL CH
06BEIJING22125COMMENTS ON STABILITY AND DEVELOPMENT FROM A HUNAN
[...] (C) Hunan Province's economic "growth at all costs" approach to development threatens to undermine social stability in the province in the view of a provincial economic policymaker who focuses on rural issues. He cited water pollution, land seizures, and the state of public finances in the wa [...]
2006-10-18 09:40:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON PGOV EAGR ELAB EFIN SOCI CH
06BEIJING22131HU'S IN CHARGE AND HARMONY IS THE WATCHWORD
[...] (C) China's recent Party Plenum Decision, which elevated President Hu Jintao's concept of building a "harmonious society," indicates that Hu is firmly in charge and set to pursue policy changes aimed at restoring some balance to China's growing gaps. The harmonious society slogan is also an e [...]
2006-10-18 11:34:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING22239LOWER THIRD QUARTER GROWTH BUT MORE TIGHTENING
[...] (SBU) China's year-on-year GDP growth rate, as measured on a quarterly basis, fell from 11.3 percent in the second quarter to 10.4 percent in the third quarter, a result in line with numerous private sector forecasts. The decline comes in the wake of numerous cooling measures undertaken by th [...]
2006-10-19 10:47:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN CH
06BEIJING22277OFFICIAL TRADE UNION SEEKS TO ORGANIZE 60 PERCENT
[...] (C) Summary: The All China Federation of Trade Unions (ACFTU) has announced that it has organized unions at all Wal-Marts in China and intends to double union presence in foreign-invested enterprises (FIEs) from 30 to 60 percent by the end of the year. ACFTU said it will focus on "Fortune 5 [...]
2006-10-20 05:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALELAB ECON EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING22299CENTRAL CHINA EXPO 2006: RHETORIC BUT FEW RESULTS
[...] (C) Central China Expo 2006, held in Changsha, Hunan Province in late September, officially launched the Central Government's Central China Rising initiative to balance geographical development by bolstering economic prospects in the region's six provinces. Although the Expo had high-level su [...]
2006-10-20 08:32:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV ENRG CH HK
06BEIJING22370PRC/AFRICA: AFRICAN HEADS OF STATE HEADING TO
[...] (C) More than forty African Heads of State or Government are expected to travel to China for the Beijing Summit of the triennial Forum for China-Africa Cooperation ("The Beijing Summit")(Reftels A and B),November 3-5. Egypt President Mubarak, Nigerian President Obasanjo, South African Preside [...]
2006-10-23 10:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING22413U.S. NGO: CHINESE GOVERNMENT MICROFINANCE PROJECTS
[...] (C) Representatives of a U.S.-based NGO that provides business capital to entrepreneurs said that they are concerned China's current focus on microfinance may do more harm than good because government-sponsored projects threaten to undermine NGO activity. They predicted increased interest in [...]
2006-10-24 01:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EFIN EAGR PGOV CH
06BEIJING22493DEMARCHE DELIVERED: FRANCO-AMERICAN PROPOSAL ON
[...] (C) Beijing will review carefully the Franco-American proposal on removing names from the list of those targeted for sanctions under UNSCR 1267, according to MFA IO Department UN Division Deputy Director Yao Shao Jun. Poloff and French Counselor Erkki Maillard delivered reftel points October [...]
2006-10-24 10:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER UNSC CH
06BEIJING22496PRC CAUTIONS AGAINST A/S HILL MEETING WITH TAIWAN
[...] (C) MFA Director General for North American and Oceanic Affairs Liu Jieyi told the DCM on October 24 that Beijing has heard Taiwan "so-called" Vice Minster of Foreign Affairs Chang Siao-yue will seek a meeting with A/S Christopher Hill at the Taiwan Post-Pacific Island Forum meeting in Nandi, [...]
2006-10-24 10:47:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL TW CH
06BEIJING22628ASEAN-CHINA MEETING HOPES TO CHART COURSE TO FTA,
[...] (C) Summary: The October 30-31 ASEAN-China Prime Ministers' meeting in Guangxi Province will celebrate 15 years of China's special dialogue partnership with ASEAN and chart the course for the next 15 years, including implementation of an ASEAN-China Free Trade Agreement. MFA officials plannin [...]
2006-10-25 10:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ASEAN CH
06BEIJING22633CHINA'S LOCAL CONGRESS ELECTIONS: REFORMERS
[...] (C) The elections for local people's congresses currently being held across China are being closely watched by reformers who hope that real independent candidates might run some successful campaigns and become members of what have traditionally been seen as rubber-stamp bodies. The congresses [...]
2006-10-25 12:31:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING22713PRC/AFRICA: MFA BRIEFS PRESS ON UPCOMING FORUM FOR
[...] (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Assistant Foreign Minister Zhai Jun and Ministry of Commerce (MOFCOM) Vice Minister Wei Jianguo briefed the press on October 26 on the Beijing Summit of the triennial Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC),November 3-5 (Refs A-C). VM Wei said China a [...]
2006-10-26 12:17:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING22747EMBASSY URGES RELEASE OF KADEER SONS
[...] (C) Poloff expressed concern to MFA Human Rights officer Zhou Feng on October 27 over reports that the trial of two of Rebiya Kadeer's adult sons has been held in Xinjiang Province. Poloff noted reports that Alim and Kahar, who have been charged with tax fraud, were tried in a closed proceed [...]
2006-10-27 08:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH
06BEIJING22812JIANGXI STUDENT RAMPAGE ENDS, BUT REMAINS TALK OF
[...] (C) Police have restored calm at the Jiangxi Province Clothing Vocational Institute where thousands of students rioted October 23-24, Mo Yaping (protect),a professor at Nanchang University, told poloff by phone October 27. Mo confirmed media reports that students at the vocational college, [...]
2006-10-27 09:04:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING22825BEIJING HUMAN RIGHTS WATCHERS DISCUSS EU HR
[...] (C) Summary: The 22nd round of the China-EU human rights dialogue took place October 19 in Beijing, with special emphasis on freedom of expression, criminal justice reform and combating racism. Chinese officials denied that censorship exists, challenged the basis for some of UN Special Rapporteur o [...]
2006-10-27 11:10:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PGOV CH
06BEIJING22841FM LI URGES NO A/S HILL MEETING WITH TAIWAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-10-30 02:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL CH TW
06BEIJING22842BLACKBOARD BUNGLE: BEIJING SCHOOL CLOSINGS UPSET
[...] (C) The Beijing city government's decision to shut down dozens of independent schools catering to migrant children has been a contentious topic among principals, scholars and the media this fall. Although relaxed residence permit rules now allow the children of Beijing's surging migrant worke [...]
2006-10-30 03:37:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM SOCI CH
06BEIJING22876LEADING CHINESE ECONOMIST ON CHINA'S CHALLENGES
[...] (SBU) One of China's leading economists briefed China Mission Economic Officers on the country's economic challenges. Although he expressed concerns about income inequality, deflation, and the challenges of following through on economic reforms, his overall message was that the quality of lea [...]
2006-10-30 09:23:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EFIN EAGR ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING22919PRC/AFRICA: CHINA-AFRICA FORUM GOALS: POLITICS,
[...] (C) Politics remains the cornerstone of Sino-African relations even though the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A) will tout extensive economic ties, including burgeoning two-way trade and as many as 2,500 bilateral agreements, Chinese scholars have told us. As China increasingly [...]
2006-10-30 13:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING22983OCTOBER 31 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: DPRK, CHINA-AFRICA
[...] Key Points made at the October 31 Press Briefing were: -- Japan's demand that North Korea not rejoin the Six-Party Talks as a nuclear power can be handled within the framework of the Talks. -- There has been no change in China's policy regarding the normal trade relations with the DPRK. [...]
2006-10-31 10:54:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PHUM CH PK KN
06BEIJING2306PRC PROPOSES ISSUING LIMITED NUMBER OF ONE YEAR
[...] (U) This is an action request. See para 5. 2. (SBU) MFA Office of Korean Peninsula Affairs Deputy Director MA Jia called representatives from the U.S., ROK and Japanese Embassies February 7 to deliver diplomatic notes proposing to issue one-year multiple entry diplomatic visas to four offi [...]
2006-02-08 10:35:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYPREL CVIS CH
06BEIJING23169PRC/AFRICA: BEIJING DECKS ITSELF OUT TO WELCOME
[...] (C) Beijing is rolling out a dramatic welcome for participants in the November 3-5 Forum on China Africa Cooperation (FOCAC). Bright billboards, signs and installations with an African flavor festoon the city's main street. Authorities have beefed up security and will enforce special rules [...]
2006-11-01 11:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PREL AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING23353SCHOLARS SAY SCO EXPANSION, IRANIAN MEMBERSHIP,
[...] (C) Chinese scholars say that by 2007 the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) could be in a position to accept new permanent and observer members and will further establish a framework to address economic development, good governance and energy issues in Central Asia. Iran could become a [...]
2006-11-02 10:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ENRG PTER ZK RS CH IR
06BEIJING23354PRC-THAILAND: THAKSIN MEETS BUSINESS CRONIES AND
[...] (C) Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra has met with business partners and the Thai Ambassador to China since he arrived in Beijing on November 1. MFA officials said Thaksin's visit was a private one and a Thai Embassy official in Beijing confirmed that Thaksin has not met Chinese G [...]
2006-11-02 10:38:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR XC TH CH
06BEIJING23355BEIJING'S TAIWAN WATCHERS WARN OF CONSTITUTIONAL
[...] (C) Beijing-based Taiwan scholars fully expect Chen Shui-bian to try to cause problems in cross- Strait relations to further his own political interests between now and summer 2007. Beijing does not believe that Chen will have the necessary support to pass a new Constitution, but is concerne [...]
2006-11-02 11:49:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
06BEIJING23356NOVEMBER 2 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: NORTH KOREA, AFRICA
[...] Key Points made at the November 2, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- The resumption of the Six-Party Talks is a positive step towards insuring peace and stability on the North Korean Peninsula. The Talks will resume at the parties' earliest convenience. -- Six African leaders will make state [...]
2006-11-02 12:10:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL UNSC TBIO KFLU AGOA JA CH KN
06BEIJING23546HUMAN RIGHTS: LAWYERS MEET WITH AN UPBEAT CHEN
[...] (C) Summary. Members of activist Chen Guangcheng's legal defense team traveled to Shandong Province November 3 to visit Chen following the Linyi Intermediate Court's decision ordering a new trial in his case. Chen, who remains in prison but appeared strong and in good spirits, avowed the im [...]
2006-11-06 11:12:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING23548PRC/AFRICA: PRC SEEKS NEW STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP
[...] (C) Representatives from 48 African countries, including 41 Heads of State or Government, converged on Beijing for the November 3-5 Beijing Summit and Third Ministerial of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A). The PRC played up its desire to forge a "new strategic partnership" [...]
2006-11-06 12:04:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING23549CHINA/CENTRAL ASIA - URUMQI HIGH LEVEL FORUM
[...] (SBU) Summary: At the fourth session of the Central, West and South Asia Regional Economic Cooperation High- Level Forum held in Urumqi, Xinjiang on September 2, 2006, participants effused about the future of regional cooperation and economic integration. The Executive Director of the Sunbr [...]
2006-11-06 23:20:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECIN ETRD PREL PTER EFIN CH ZK RS TU PK
06BEIJING23571PRC CLAIMS HIGH RESOLUTION IMAGERY ON GOOGLE EARTH
[...] (C) China wants the United States Government to take action to get Google to reduce the resolution of the Google Earth images of China's military, nuclear, space, energy and other sensitive government agency installations in order to deprive terrorists of potentially dangerous information, XXXXXXX [...]
2006-11-07 06:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR TSPA CH
06BEIJING23628NOVEMBER 7 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key points made at the regular November 7 MFA Press Briefing were: -- China calls for speedy resumption of Six-Party Talks. The spokesman deflected a question about excluding Japan from the Talks. -- United States' Undersecretaries Nick Burns and Robert Joseph will visit China this week [...]
2006-11-07 11:03:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ENRG KN CH
06BEIJING23629EMBASSY RAISES CONCERNS OVER DETENTIONS OF
[...] (C) Elections activist Yao Lifa was reportedly detained by local police in Hubei Province on November 6, was released and was subsequently redetained on November 7. In between detentions, Yao reported that several other independent candidates running in Hubei's November 8 elections had also [...]
2006-11-07 11:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING23631ASEAN-CHINA SUMMIT MEMORIALIZES COOPERATION; TEES
[...] (C) Heads of state from all ten ASEAN member countries attended the largely ceremonial October 30-31 ASEAN-China 15-year anniversary Summit hosted by Premier Wen Jiabao in China's Guangxi Province. The leaders signed a joint statement pledging to enhance strategic cooperation, to support a nu [...]
2006-11-07 13:07:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ETRD ENRG EAIR EAID KWMN CH
06BEIJING23664NOVEMBER 7 MFA BRIEFING ON HU JINTAO VISIT TO APEC,
[...] On November 7, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai held a special briefing to announce President Hu Jintao?s plans to visit Vietnam, Laos, India and Pakistan in conjunction with his attendance at the November 17-19 APEC Leaders Summit in Hanoi. Hu will pay state visits to Vietnam from Nov [...]
2006-11-07 23:19:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH
06BEIJING23695PRC/AFRICA: BEYOND THE BEIJING SUMMIT TRADE AND
[...] (C) China and African countries announced 16 trade deals worth USD 1.9 billion at the conclusion of the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A),but contacts tell us that the real number and value of bilateral contracts signed during the Beijing Summit is likely [...]
2006-11-08 06:55:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING23696EAP DAS CHRISTENSEN AND FISS SECRETARY GENERAL
[...] (C) Prime Minister Abe's visit to Beijing was an "icebreaking event" and momentum in resolving outstanding differences between Beijing and Tokyo is building very quickly, Chen Zhiya, Secretary General of the Foundation for International Strategic Studies (FISS) told EAP DAS Thomas Christensen [...]
2006-11-08 08:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV JA KN CH
06BEIJING23702PRC-THAILAND: THAKSIN STILL IN CHINA
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-08 09:24:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINR TH CH
06BEIJING23711CHEN YUNLIN RAISES TAIWAN CONSTITUTION CONCERNS
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-09 09:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH TW
06BEIJING23712POLITICAL ASYLUM INQUIRY FROM CHINESE CITIZEN
[...] (C) A Chinese national male approached the Embassy on November 8 and said he wanted to request political asylum on the grounds that he had been unable to find employment since 1999 because of his political beliefs. In accordance with the procedures in 2 FAM 228 and relevant Department guidance [...]
2006-11-09 10:15:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM CH
06BEIJING23713EU ARMS EMBARGO UNLIKELY TO BE LIFTED DURING
[...] (C) Summary: The EU Arms Embargo against China is unlikely to be lifted, or even be on the agenda, during the German EU Presidency that begins in January 2007, according to contacts at the German and UK Embassies in Beijing. Although both Italian President Prodi and French President Chirac pu [...]
2006-11-09 10:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL EU CH
06BEIJING23715NOVEMBER 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: U.S. MIDTERM
[...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- China has no comment on the resignation of Defense Secretary Rumsfeld or the midterm elections and stands ready SIPDIS to work with the United States and both its political parties. -- VFM Wu Dawei discussed the DPRK with [...]
2006-11-09 10:56:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO KN RS CH JA
06BEIJING23726DAS CHRISTENSEN DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA AND TAIWAN
[...] No summary [...]
2006-11-13 01:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH KN KS JA
06BEIJING23736CHEN YUNLIN RAISES TAIWAN CONSTITUTION CONCERNS
[...] (S) Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) Director Chen Yunlin told the Ambassador that China remains concerned about Chen Shui-bian's plans to pursue de jure independence for Taiwan through constitutional reform, despite his current political troubles. TAO's Chen asserted that Chen Shui-bian will take [...]
2006-11-13 06:54:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPREL PGOV CH TW
06BEIJING23776NOVEMBER 14 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: CHINESE SUBMARINE
[...] Key Points made at the November 9, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- MFA Spokesperson Jiang Yu claims ignorance of reports that a Chinese submarine followed the USS Kitty Hawk. He said China is an &adamant force8 in the region and the world for peace and stability. -- Jiang deflected questio [...]
2006-11-14 11:45:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL TBIO KN CH EC JA IN PK
06BEIJING23786CONSUMPTION LAGGING IN HUBEI'S NEW COUNTRYSIDE
[...] (SBU) In rural Hubei Province, incomes remain low and government policies have failed to boost consumption, according to Provincial Government officials. Local governments are facing a financial crunch due to loss of tax revenue and increasing pressure to provide compensation to farmers for l [...]
2006-11-15 10:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING23787WUHAN TO TAKE THE LEAD ON CENTRAL CHINA RISING
[...] (SBU) Hubei Provincial Government officials said that the Central Government is relying on Wuhan to lead the recently launched Central China Rising initiative. In order to promote more robust economic development in the region, the six provinces of Central China will need to emphasize private [...]
2006-11-15 10:17:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING23789NOVEMBER 15 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: ARRESTS ON
[...] Key points made at the November 15 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: -- Two Taiwan businesspeople have been detained in Hunan Province for spying. -- The spokesman deflected questions about China's view of the indictment of Chen Shui-bian's wife, Wu Shu-chen, and the quest [...]
2006-11-15 11:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PREL PINR ETRD CH TW
06BEIJING23797WUHAN RIPE FOR GROWTH, SAY U.S. BUSINESS
[...] (SBU) Wuhan's economy continues to grow rapidly, and the city's investment climate is increasingly attractive to foreign enterprises, according to Wuhan- based U.S. business representatives. Extensive infrastructure, a strong industrial base, low labor costs, and a helpful local government sp [...]
2006-11-16 03:12:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING23804CHINESE AND U.S. EXPERTS DISCUSS COAL MINE
[...] (SBU) Summary: On October 21-22, the American Center for International Labor Solidarity (ACILS) co- hosted a conference on "Legal Means to Address the Problem of Mine Accidents" with Chinese experts in Beijing. The Chinese experts were extremely candid about the seriousness of China's mine [...]
2006-11-16 05:41:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV PHUM EMIN CH
06BEIJING23811CHINA/ENERGY: SENATOR CANTWELL, NDRC VICE-CHAIRMAN ZHANG
[...] (SBU) United States Senator Maria Cantwell (WA) and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice-Chairman Zhang Guobao met to discuss a broad range of bilateral energy issues on Monday November 13, 2006. Senator Cantwell invited Zhang to travel to Washington State for bilateral energ [...]
2006-11-16 07:48:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PREL ETRD SENV TRGY CH
06BEIJING23814NOVEMBER 16 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key Points made at the November 16, 2006 Press Briefing were: -- China hopes the Six-Party Talks will resume as soon as possible, but has no information on whether State Councilor Tang Jianxuan will return to Pyongyang anytime soon. -- UNSCR 1718 does not specify what constitutes "luxury [...]
2006-11-16 10:27:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH JA
06BEIJING23817PRC RELUCTANT TO ACCEPT KOMID DEMARCHE BECAUSE OF
[...] (S/NF) We delivered ref A demarche with considerable difficulty after our regular contacts at the People's Bank of China (PBOC) and the MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department refused to meet with us. We received no direct response when we finally managed to discuss KOMID with the IO Depa [...]
2006-11-16 14:32:00Embassy BeijingSECRET//NOFORNPREL PARM ETTC CH NK
06BEIJING23849PRC/INDIA: DESPITE CHINA'S AMBASSADOR'S PRESS
[...] (C) China and India are working closely together to ensure that Preident Hu Jintao's November 20 ) 23 trip to India is a success, according to a Chinese MFA official and an Indian Embassy officer. In separae meetings, both officers confirmed that recent press statements made by China's Ambass [...]
2006-11-17 10:06:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IN PK CH
06BEIJING23850PRC/IRAQ: CHINA TO SUPPORT MNF-I MANDATE EXTENSION
[...] (C) China will support the extension of the Iraq MNF-I mandate out of respect for the will of the Iraqi government and people, MFA International Organizations Department Director Yang Tao informed Poloffs November 17 in response to reftel points and letter. Tao warned that although China woul [...]
2006-11-17 12:09:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL UNSC CH IZ
06BEIJING23852USUN FOR PHEE, CARPENTER AND MORRIS NSC FOR
[...] (C) China's full and effective implementation of UNSCR 1718 sanctions against the DPRK is especially important given China's P-5 status and its special relationship with the DPRK, Poloff stressed to MFA IO UN Division Director Yang Tao when delivering the United States' 1718 report and provisi [...]
2006-11-17 12:59:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL KN CH
06BEIJING23853DEMARCHE DELIVERED ON UNSCR 1718 IMPLEMENTATION
[...] (C) China's full and effective implementation of UNSCR 1718 sanctions against the DPRK is especially important given China's P-5 status and its special relationship with the DPRK, Poloff stressed to MFA IO UN Division Director Yang Tao when delivering the United States' 1718 report and provisi [...]
2006-11-17 13:01:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALKNNP PARM PREL KN CH
06BEIJING23854PRC/BURMA: CHINA URGES THAT BURMA NOT BE RAISED AT
[...] (C) While China is gradually changing its foreign policy to accept cases for humanitarian intervention before the UN Security Council in instances of gross human rights violations, Burma's domestic problems do not constitute such a threat to international peace and security, MFA IO UN Division [...]
2006-11-17 14:18:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV PHUM BM CH
06BEIJING23883DAS CHRISTENSEN DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA AND TAIWAN
[...] (C) The North Korean nuclear problem should be the focus of the Six-Party Talks and we should not let other issues interfere with the primary goal of denuclearizing the DPRK, Vice Chairman of the China Reform Forum (CRF) DING Kuisong (strictly protect),told visiting EAP DAS Thomas Christensen [...]
2006-11-18 03:34:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV CH KN KS JA
06BEIJING23905(C) GETTING RICH IN ZHENGZHOU: CPPCC MEMBER ON
[...] (C) A member of the National Committee of the 10th Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, who is also one of China's wealthiest businessmen, shared his personal perspective on economic development in Zhengzhou, Henan Province during Econoff's recent visit to the city. He noted th [...]
2006-11-20 05:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALECON EINV ETRD ELAB PGOV CH
06BEIJING23933PRC SUPPORTS UNSC ACTION ON IRAN; DIFFERS ON SCOPE
[...] (C) Given Iran's failure to cooperate with the IAEA and comply with UNSCR 1696, it is imperative that the UN Security Council reach agreement as soon as possible on a sanctions resolution based on the EU3 draft text, Poloff stressed to MFA IO UN Division Director Yang Tao when delivering refte [...]
2006-11-20 08:53:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALMNUC PREL CH
06BEIJING23938CHINA/ENERGY: SENIOR DIRECTOR HUNTER, NDRC VICE-CHAIRMAN
[...] (SBU) NSC Senior Director Roszell Hunter and National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Vice-Chairman Zhang Xiaoqiang met to discuss energy and environmental issues relating to the Strategic Economic Dialogue (SED) on November 16, 2006. Senior Director Hunter stated Washington wants cr [...]
2006-11-20 09:48:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PREL ETRD SENV TRGY CH
06BEIJING23954NOVEMBER 21 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key Points at the November 21 MFA Press Conference were: - A/S Hill and VFM Wu Dawei held talks on resumpion of the Six-Party Talks but no date has been set for the Talks to resume. -- The MFA Spokesperson had no comment on reports of the "unfreezing" of DPRK accounts in Macao or about th [...]
2006-11-21 10:51:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KN IN CH MX CO
06BEIJING23955HUMAN RIGHTS: CHEN GUANGCHENG TRIAL POSTPONED;
[...] (C) Summary. Chen Guangcheng's wife reported to poloff that Chen's retrial, previously scheduled for November 20, was postponed. Chen's lawyer, Li Fangping, believes the trial will go forward on November 27, after the trial judge has had more time to prepare and local officials have "prepar [...]
2006-11-21 11:44:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING23992COUNTRY CLEARANCE GRANTED FOR ECONOMIC OFFICER
[...] Embassy Beijing warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to Henry Lew to travel to Beijing November 29-December 8 to provide support for the Strategic Economic Dialogue. 2. Point of Contact in Beijing will be Economic OMS Lisa Cantonwine: Office: (86-10) 6532-3831, ext. 6999 Mobile [...]
2006-11-22 01:26:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDOTRA CH
06BEIJING24002(C) PRC/SUDAN: PRC MFA ON BASHIR AT THE BEIJING
[...] (C) President Hu Jintao and Premier Wen Jiabao urged Sudanese President Bashir to cooperate with the international community on Darfur during bilateral meetings on November 2 and 3 in Beijing in advance of the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A),according M [...]
2006-11-22 09:43:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID UN CH SU
06BEIJING24004PRC/AFRICA: MUBARAK IN CHINA
[...] (C) President Mubarak's November 6-7 State Visit immediately following the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A) included separate meetings with President Hu Jintao, Premier Wen Jiabao and National People's Congress (NPC) Chairman Wu Bangguo as well as with ex [...]
2006-11-22 09:58:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIAL//NOFORNPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID EG CH
06BEIJING24029XINHUA TO PRESS AHEAD WITH RULES RESTRICTING
[...] (C) The Xinhua News Agency plans to move ahead with State Council-mandated regulations restricting foreign wire services' distribution of news and financial data in China, Xinhua Foreign Affairs Office Deputy Director General Zhou Zongmin told Emboffs November 22. The Foreign Information Adm [...]
2006-11-24 06:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL ECON ETRD EFIN KPAO CH
06BEIJING24030STATIC ON THE STREETS OF BEIJING: NEW CCTV TOWER
[...] (C) Construction of China Central Television's soaring new headquarters tower is in full swing in central Beijing. But even as the ambitious project generates a buzz at New York's Museum of Modern Art, criticism and controversy simmer at home. Contacts groused that the cost of the building [...]
2006-11-24 07:26:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING24126NOVEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key Points at the November 28 MFA Press Conference were: -- This afternoon in Beijing the heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK held meetings, including bilateral and trilateral talks, on the resumption of the Six-Party Talks but no date has yet b [...]
2006-11-28 11:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL KN CH PK EC CY SU
06BEIJING24127PRC SATISFIED WITH PRESIDENT HU JINTAO'S VISIT TO
[...] (C) Summary: Chinese President Hu Jintao's November 15-20 state visits to Vietnam and Laos succeeded in strengthening Beijing's relationship with these two socialist neighbors, according to MFA officials and third-country diplomats. In Hanoi, Hu pledged support for Vietnamese efforts to enter [...]
2006-11-28 11:35:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM ENRG CH VM LA
06BEIJING24165NOVEMBER 29 TAO PRESS BRIEFING: 1992 CONSENSUS,
[...] Key points at the November 29 Taiwan Affairs Office (TAO) press briefing were: --The spokesman declined to comment on Taiwan's internal politics and Ma Ying-jeou's 2008 candidacy, noting that the "1992 consensus" should serve as the basis for cross-Strait negotiations. -- Cross-Strait tr [...]
2006-11-29 10:24:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD ECON CH TW
06BEIJING24171HENAN PROVINCE'S NINE-CITY URBANIZATION PLAN
[...] (SBU) Provincial and municipal level officials in Central China's Henan Province look to rapid urbanization to accelerate economic growth and absorb excess rural labor. Henan's urbanization plan focuses on nine cities that account for 40 percent of the province's population and 60 percent of i [...]
2006-11-30 04:39:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR ELAB PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING24176Work Safety Minister Publicly Denounces
[...] (U) According to the State Administration for Work Safety (SAWS) 3,726 coal mine workers died in mine accidents between January 1 and October 31, 2006. This carnage has continued in November. Based on press reports alone, Embassy is aware of 10 coal mine accidents in November, resulting in a [...]
2006-11-30 05:53:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB PGOV PHUM EMIN CH
06BEIJING24199PRC/INDIA: PRESIDENT HU JINTAO'S STATE VISIT TO
[...] (C) Chinese President Hu Jintao's November 20)23 visit to India strengthened the "mutual political trust" and "strategic cooperation" between Beijing and New Delhi, according to MFA officials and third country diplomats. The Summit between President Hu and Indian Prime Minister Singh resulted [...]
2006-11-30 10:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV IN CH
06BEIJING24200NOVEMBER 30 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS,
[...] Key Points at the November 30 MFA Press Conference were: -- Meetings between the heads of the Six-Party Talks delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK were helpful. No date for the talks has been set. -- The United States-China Strategic Economic Dialogue co-chaired by Trea [...]
2006-11-30 11:48:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL CH
06BEIJING24201CHINA: GEN. XIONG GUANGKAI TELLS AMBASSADOR 2006
[...] (C) This has been a "benchmark year" for United State-China relations, General Xiong Guangkai, President of the China Institute for International Strategic Studies (CIISS),told the Ambassador. The relationship has developed in a comprehensive manner including advances in military relations a [...]
2006-11-30 11:56:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PINS MOPS CH TN KN IR JP
06BEIJING24202MFA OPPOSES MEETING BETWEEN UNDER SECRETARY
[...] (C) China "strongly opposes" a meeting between Under Secretary Dobriansky and the Dalai Lama, MFA Director General (DG) for North American and Oceanian Affairs Liu Jieyi told the DCM on November 30. China demands that the meeting not take place because the "Dalai Lama's regime" supports Tibe [...]
2006-11-30 13:13:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM CH
06BEIJING24231PRC-THAILAND: WEN JIABAO POSTPONES BANGKOK VISIT
[...] (C) Summary: Premier Wen Jiabao has canceled a planned trip to Bangkok that would have been the highest-level PRC visit since the coup. The trip, which Wen had promised to make during an October bilateral meeting with General Surayud at the China-ASEAN Summit, will be rescheduled because of W [...]
2006-12-01 08:41:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PHUM PTER TH CH
06BEIJING24237CHINA URGED TO PREVENT TRANSFERS TO IRAN MISSILE
[...] (S) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to MFA Arms Control and Disarmament Department Missile Division Third Secretary Yu Dunhai on December 1, urging China to investigate quickly and fully the activities of two Iranian front companies seeking to procure missile-related equipment from Chinese fi [...]
2006-12-01 10:47:00Embassy BeijingSECRETPARM PREL ETTC MTCRE KSCA CH IR
06BEIJING24239MFA ANNOUNCES RELAXED RULES FOR FOREIGN MEDIA FOR
[...] Foreign journalists will not need host organizations or permission from provincial foreign affairs offices to conduct news gathering activities in China during the period surrounding the 2008 Beijing Olympics, Ministry of Foreign Affairs spokesman Liu Jianchao announced at a special press co [...]
2006-12-01 11:31:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPGOV PHUM KCUL KOLY SOCI CH
06BEIJING24242CHINESE MEDIA TREADS CAREFULLY IN COVERING RECENT
[...] (C) Recent flashes of violent unrest have gotten uneven coverage in the Chinese media. Although news of a toddler's death that touched off a hospital rampage in Sichuan appeared in local newspapers and reports of student riots in Jiangxi aired on provincial television, local press has remain [...]
2006-12-01 12:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING24246HANDFUL OF INDEPENDENTS WIN TICKETS TO CHINA'S
[...] (C) Although Beijing's popular elections for local people's congresses on November 8 were hailed by the Chinese media as a democratic triumph, they appear to have been a highly orchestrated effort that left little to chance. At a pre-election neighborhood meeting between candidates and prospe [...]
2006-12-03 23:14:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV CH
06BEIJING24258CHINA/COAL: VISIT TO SHANXI PROVINCE MINE BRINGS ISSUES TO
[...] (SBU) Coal is likely to provide 65 to 70 percent of China's energy needs for at least the next 20 years, according to industry estimates, yet the sector itself faces widespread challenges related to transportation, industry restructuring, profitability, and safety. All of these problems were o [...]
2006-12-04 03:58:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYENRG PREL ETRD SENV TRGY CH
06BEIJING24266AMBASSADOR RAISE CONCERNS OVER HUMAN RIGHTS CASES
[...] (C) The Ambassador expressed the United States Government's serious concerns regarding the cases of the New York Times' Zhao Yan, legal activist Chen Guangcheng and his wife, lawyer Gao Zhisheng and his wife, the sons of Rebiya Kadeer, American citizen Jude Shao and Yang Jianli during a meetin [...]
2006-12-04 09:19:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM CASC CH
06BEIJING24267NEW DOG RULES UNLEASH EMOTIONAL DEBATE IN BEIJING
[...] (C) Debate about Beijing's new rules limiting households to one dog and outlawing "big and dangerous" breeds is raging as 2006, the Year of the Dog in the Chinese zodiac calendar, draws to a close. The crackdown on canines has touched off unusual demonstrations on the streets of the capital a [...]
2006-12-04 09:29:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING24273SCO CHIEF DISCUSSES IRAN, MILITARY EXERCISES,
[...] No summary [...]
2006-12-04 23:50:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ENRG ZK IR CH RS
06BEIJING24302SCO CHIEF DISCUSSES IRAN, MILITARY EXERCISES,
[...] (C) Summary: The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) has "no current plans" for expansion or to allow observers, including Iran, to become full members, SCO Secretary General Zhang Deguang told the Ambassador December 4. Zhang denied reports that the SCO and some non-SCO former Soviet repu [...]
2006-12-05 07:28:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PTER ENRG ZK IR CH RS
06BEIJING24304 CRITICISM OF AMERICAN BUSINESS FOR
[...] (SBU) Mission has recently become aware of criticism leveled at American businesses in China from western media and Congressional sources, particularly aimed at members of the American Chamber of Commerce in China (Amcham),for responding in March 2006 to an invitation for public comment on [...]
2006-12-05 09:07:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING24310DECEMBER 5 MFA BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS AND
[...] Key Points at the December 5 MFA Press Conference were: -- China hopes for the early resumption of the Six-Party Talks, but this requires the consensus of all parties. No date has been set. Luxury goods prohibited for import to the DPRK have not been defined. -- China is closely followin [...]
2006-12-05 10:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL PARM RP JA KS TC CH
06BEIJING24311POPULAR GLOSSY CENSURED OVER ARTICLES ON CULTURAL
[...] (C) The high-circulation lifestyle magazine Sanlian Life Weekly has been censured for recent articles that crossed censors' redlines on the Cultural Revolution and Tibet, Sanlian staff and other contacts confirmed. The editor in chief has received a reprimand and may be fined or fired. Jour [...]
2006-12-05 10:48:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPGOV PHUM KCUL SOCI CH
06BEIJING24312 CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY WITH CHINESE
[...] (SBU) Laboff met with the China National Textile and Apparel Council (CNTAC),a quasi-government body, to discuss "CSC-9000T," the code of conduct CNTAC is trying to establish for China's textile and apparel industry. CSC-9000T is intended to cover the entire supply chain, not just export-o [...]
2006-12-05 23:06:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYELAB EINV PGOV CH
06BEIJING24316PRC/SOUTH AFRICA: MBEKI IN CHINA
[...] (C) Beijing's decision to give President Mbeki one of the limited number of state visits following the recent Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC, Ref A) reflects Beijing's view of South Africa's importance and the "very friendly" relations between the two countries, [...]
2006-12-06 01:39:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV EAID UN CH
06BEIJING24338The New Socialist Countryside One Year Later
[...] (SBU) One year after its launch in October 2005, officials at all levels emphasize that the Central Government's New Socialist Countryside policy -- tagged by the State Council as China's top policy priority for 2006 -- should be understood as a long- term endeavor that will not offer immediat [...]
2006-12-06 07:07:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYECON EAGR PGOV SOCI CH
06BEIJING24344MFA BRIEFING ON EAST ASIA SUMMIT, CHINA-ASEAN
[...] On December 6, Assistant Foreign Minister Cui Tiankai held a special press briefing outlining Premier Wen Jiabao?s upcoming planned state visit to the Philippines and Chinese participation in ASEAN- related events in Cebu from December 11-15. Wen will attend the East Asia Summit, China-ASEAN [...]
2006-12-06 09:12:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ETRD CH RP JA KS KN
06BEIJING24348(C) PRC/AFRICA: ETHIOPIA AND ERITREA AT THE
[...] (C) President Hu Jintao met with both Ethiopian Prime Minister Meles Zenawi and Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki during the Beijing Summit of the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC)(Ref A),according to MFA contacts, who added that the two African leaders did not meet each other while [...]
2006-12-06 10:08:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL PGOV AGOA ECON EAID CH
06BEIJING24368THE ROLE OF INFORMAL LABOR ORGANIZATIONS AND NGO'S
[...] (C) Summary: Informal labor organizations are behind many of China's frequent strikes, demonstrations and other labor incidents. A growing network of NGOs and legal aid organizations can provide guidance to informal labor organizations and mitigate their tendency toward recklessness. The G [...]
2006-12-07 06:57:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALELAB PHUM PGOV CH
06BEIJING24377DECEMBER 7 MFA BRIEFING: IRAN NUCLEAR, SIX- PARTY
[...] Key Points at the December 7 MFA Press Conference were: -- China believes diplomacy on the Iran nuclear issue needs more time and space. -- The DPRK nuclear issue will likely be discussed during upcoming ASEAN meetings. -- It is "inappropriate" for UNHCR to call DPRK refugees in China [...]
2006-12-07 15:31:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIEDPREL ENRG ECON KN IR CH
06BEIJING24418CHINA'S CENTRAL ECONOMIC WORK CONFERENCE CONCLUDES
[...] (SBU) Summary: A National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC) Macroeconomic Policy expert told econoff December 8 that the concluding emphasis of the Central Economic Work Conference was on continued economic expansion that promotes stability while at the same time conserving resources an [...]
2006-12-08 11:34:00Embassy BeijingUNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLYCH ECON EFIN ENRG ETRD SENV
06BEIJING24421CHINESE SCHOLAR DISCUSSES NORTH KOREA NUCLEAR
[...] (C) China's good will towards North Korea has been destroyed by the nuclear test and a fundamental change is taking place in Sino-DPRK relations, according to Beijing University Professor Zhu Feng. Noting that his view is in the minority, Zhu said that he believes sanctions against the North [...]
2006-12-08 12:21:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC KNNP JA CH
06BEIJING24422CPA'S LIU BAINIAN ON ORDINATION OF XUZHOU BISHOP
[...] (C) Summary: Vice-Chairman of the Catholic Patriotic Association (CPA) Liu Bainian defended the November 30 ordination of Bishop Wang Renlei as the auxiliary bishop in Xuzhou (reftel),Jiangsu Province, saying that the Chinese Government gave advance notice of the appointment to the Vatican an [...]
2006-12-08 12:45:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPHUM KIRF PREL PGOV CH VT
06BEIJING24423PRC/IRAN: THINK-TANKER DISCUSSES IRANIAN VIEWS ON
[...] (C) Iranian diplomats told Chinese officials in October that the North Korean test will "derail" UNSC actions against Iran, according to Li Guofu, of the MFA-affiliated China Institute of International Studies. Li said that Beijing is redefining its national security interests and is changing [...]
2006-12-08 12:46:00Embassy BeijingCONFIDENTIALPREL MNUC ETTC IR CH
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