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### Viewing cable 06BEIJING8480, MAY 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: GUANTANAMO UIGHURS,

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06BEIJING8480 | 2006-05-09 10:36 | 2011-08-23 00:00 | UNCLASSIFIED | Embassy Beijing

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    DE RUEHBJ #8480/01 1291036
    ZNR UUUUU ZZH
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    FM AMEMBASSY BEIJING
    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4662
    INFO RUEHOO/CHINA POSTS COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
    RUCNCIS/CIS COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
    RUEHAD/AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI PRIORITY 0205
    RUEHDO/AMEMBASSY DOHA PRIORITY 0179
    RUEHKU/AMEMBASSY KUWAIT PRIORITY 0560
    RUEHMK/AMEMBASSY MANAMA PRIORITY 0202
    RUEHME/AMEMBASSY MEXICO PRIORITY 0348
    RUEHBH/AMEMBASSY NASSAU PRIORITY 0096
    RUEHNK/AMEMBASSY NOUAKCHOTT PRIORITY 0078
    RUEHTI/AMEMBASSY TIRANA PRIORITY 0074
    RUEHROV/AMEMBASSY VATICAN PRIORITY 0060
    RHHMUNA/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI PRIORITY
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    RUEHUNV/USMISSION UNVIE VIENNA PRIORITY 0911

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    UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 04 BEIJING 008480

    SIPDIS

    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: N/A
    TAGS: PREL PHUM PARM PTER KNNP CH IR TW

    BEIJING 00008480  001.2 OF 004

    SUBJECT:  MAY 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: GUANTANAMO UIGHURS,
    IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, VATICAN, U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE,
    CHINA-JAPAN MEETINGS, TANG TO NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SCO,
    HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, SOUTH CHINA SEA, EAST TIMOR,  CHING
    CHEONG CASE, FM LI'S TRAVELS

     Summary
    -------

    ¶1.  Key points made at the May 9 MFA press briefing
    are as follows:

    - China strongly opposes Albania's acceptance of the
    five Uighurs previously held at Guantanamo Bay, who
    Beijing considers East Turkestan terrorist suspects,
    and demands their immediate repatriation.

    - China does not support sanctions nor the "wanton use
    or threat of force" to handle the Iranian nuclear
    issue.

    - The Vatican did not respond to China's proposal on
    the recent selection of bishops, but subsequently made
    "wanton accusations."

    - Beijing hopes Washington will appreciate China's
    efforts to resolve bilateral economic and trade
    disputes.

    - The U.S.-Japan alliance should not target any third
    country.

    - The recent China-Japan strategic dialogue explored
    the possibility of holding a foreign ministers'
    meeting during an upcoming international event.

    - State Councilor Tang Jiaxuan recently visited North
    Korea, the MFA spokesperson confirmed without offering
    any details.

    - Beijing has sent peacekeepers to Sudan to help
    achieve a comprehensive peace settlement.

    - The Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) foreign
    ministers will meet May 15 in Shanghai.  Tajik FM
    Nazarov will pay an official visit to China May 11-18
    and Russian FM Lavrov will visit May 15-16.

    - China's participation in the UN Human Rights Council
    (HRC) will help promote the global human rights cause.

    - Beijing hopes to resolve disputes over the South
    China Sea by pursuing joint development.

    - The Chinese Government is deeply concerned about the
    security of Chinese people in East Timor.

    - The MFA spokesperson declined to offer any specific
    information on the case of detained journalist Ching
    Cheong, reiterating that the case will be handled
    according to the law.

    - FM Li Zhaoxing will visit Mexico, the Bahamas,
    Kuwait, Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain,
    as well as make a technical stop in Mauritania, May
    17-25.  He will attend the May 23-24 Asia Cooperation
    Dialogue (ACD) meeting in Qatar.  End Summary.

    China Demands Repatriation of Uighur Detainees
    --------------------------------------------- -

    ¶2.  Asked during the regular May 9 MFA press briefing
    about Albania's acceptance of five Uighurs previously
    held in Guantanamo Bay, MFA Spokesperson Liu Jianchao
    expressed China's strong opposition to the arrangement
    made between the U.S. and Albanian Governments.  The
    five individuals accepted by Albania are by no means
    refugees, but rather suspected members of East
    Turkestan terrorist forces, which maintain close links
    to Al Qaeda and the Taliban and have been sanctioned

    BEIJING 00008480  002.2 OF 004

    SUBJECT:  MAY 9 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: GUANTANAMO UIGHURS,
    IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, VATICAN, U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE,
    CHINA-JAPAN MEETINGS, TANG TO NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SCO,
    HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, SOUTH CHINA SEA, EAST TIMOR,  CHING
    CHEONG CASE, FM LI'S TRAVELS

    by the UNSC, Liu asserted.  The arrangement between
    Albania and the United States violates the UN Charter
    and international law.  Beijing has issued strong
    representations to both countries and demands the
    immediate repatriation of the five terrorist suspects.
    Asked whether this issue will damage U.S.-China
    counterterrorism cooperation, Liu remarked that
    enhancing counterterrorism cooperation serves the
    interests of China and other countries.  Beijing hopes
    other nations will make more efforts to strengthen
    cooperation in this area and not "vice versa," he
    concluded.

    Beijing Opposes Sanctions or Force against Iran
    --------------------------------------------- --

    ¶3.  Questioned by the Reuters correspondent about
    China's stance on incorporating in the UNSC draft
    resolution on Iran a clause invoking Chapter VII, Liu
    remarked that the Iranian nuclear issue has reached a
    crucial juncture.  China hopes the relevant parties
    will demonstrate flexibility, restraint and calm,
    refrain from taking actions that could further
    aggravate the situation and create conditions for a
    resumption of talks.  Emphasizing that the best
    solution is one reached through dialogue, Liu asserted
    that China never supports the "wanton use or threat of
    force."  Beijing is "opposed to the use of sanctions
    or threat of force" in handling international affairs,
    he said in response to a follow-up question.  China
    hopes that the parties will solve the matter in a
    peaceful and constructive manner.

    Increase in Vatican-Beijing Tensions
    ------------------------------------

    ¶4.  Asked by a number of correspondents about the
    recent rise in tensions between China and the Vatican
    due to Beijing's recent appointments of Catholic
    bishops, Liu remarked that the Vatican is clear about
    China's position on the issue of appointments of
    Catholic clergy in China.  He stated that the PRC
    Constitution protects the Chinese people's freedom to
    believe or not believe in religion in accordance with
    the law, adding that the Chinese Government respects
    religious customs.  Over the past half-century China
    has "self-appointed" over 170 bishops who have
    contributed to the country's religious affairs.  The
    Chinese Government does not interfere in religious
    affairs, he argued.

    ¶5.  Although Beijing and the Holy See have encountered
    some disagreements over the appointment of bishops,
    China has adopted a pragmatic approach in order to
    improve relations with the Vatican, Liu maintained.
    China has proposed shelving differences and seeking
    common ground, offering to discuss the selection of
    bishops with the Vatican.  The Holy See did not
    respond to Beijing's proposal, but subsequently made
    "wanton accusations."  These statements did not match
    its expressions of intent to improve relations with
    China.  Beijing hopes the Vatican will stop
    interfering in China's internal affairs, respect the
    will of China's churches and not create new obstacles
    to the development of bilateral ties, Liu remarked.
    China is sincere about bettering relations with the
    Vatican and is prepared to work with the Vatican to
    explore ways to enhance relations.  Beijing wishes the
    Holy See will adopt a correct approach to handling
    Taiwan in order create conditions for the
    normalization of ties.

    U.S. Treasury Report
    --------------------

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    IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, VATICAN, U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE,
    CHINA-JAPAN MEETINGS, TANG TO NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SCO,
    HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, SOUTH CHINA SEA, EAST TIMOR,  CHING
    CHEONG CASE, FM LI'S TRAVELS

    ¶6.  Asked by the Bloomberg correspondent how Beijing
    would react to a possible U.S. designation of China as
    a currency manipulator in the upcoming Department of
    Treasury report, Liu stated that the Chinese
    Government has expounded on China's currency policy,
    which was reiterated by President Hu Jintao during his
    recent visit to the United States.  Beijing hopes
    Washington will appreciate China's efforts to resolve
    bilateral economic and trade disputes.

    U.S.-Japan Alliance
    -------------------

    ¶7.  Asked to comment on the announced realignment of
    the U.S.-Japan alliance, Liu asserted that the U.S.-
    Japan alliance is a bilateral arrangement and should
    not exceed the bilateral framework.  The alliance
    should not target any third country and should respect
    the security concerns of the region.

    Sino-Japanese Dialogue, Possible FM Meeting
    -------------------------------------------

    ¶8.  Several correspondents asked about the recent
    Sino-Japanese strategic dialogue and the possibility
    that the two foreign ministers will meet during the
    May 23-24 Asia Cooperation Dialogue (ACD) meeting in
    Qatar.  Liu noted that Executive Vice Foreign Minister
    Dai Bingguo and Japanese Vice Foreign Minister Shotaro
    Yachi held the fifth round of the China-Japan
    strategic dialogue May 7-9.  The two officials
    explored the possibility of holding a foreign
    ministers' meeting during an upcoming international
    event, an option that requires further study, Liu
    said.  EVFM Dai expounded on President Hu's remarks to
    the Japanese delegation of China-Japan friendship
    associations, requesting that the countries work
    together to remove obstacles to bilateral ties.  They
    also agreed to hold another meeting on the East China
    Sea Dispute, Liu noted, although he did not offer a
    specific date.  The two countries have major
    differences over the East China Sea issue.  China
    hopes the consultations will narrow differences and
    lead to a resolution.

    Tang to North Korea
    -------------------

    ¶9.  Asked by the Phoenix correspondent about State
    Councilor Tang Jiaxuan's reported visit to North
    Korea, Liu confirmed that the visit occurred recently
    but declined to offer any details.

    PRC Peacekeepers to Sudan
    -------------------------

    ¶10.  Responding to the AFP correspondent's question
    whether China plans to dispatch peacekeepers to Sudan,
    Liu expressed appreciation for the sincerity of the
    relevant parties in Sudan.  China is ready to work
    with the various parties to promote the Darfur peace
    agreement.  Liu said that Beijing has offered
    assistance to Sudan and the African Union and has sent
    peacekeepers to Sudan to help achieve a comprehensive
    peace settlement.

    SCO Foreign Ministers' Meeting
    ------------------------------

    ¶11.  Liu announced that the Shanghai Cooperation
    Organization (SCO) foreign ministers will meet May 15
    in Shanghai and will concentrate on preparations for
    the June SCO Summit.  Asked by the UPI correspondent

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    IRANIAN NUCLEAR ISSUE, VATICAN, U.S.-JAPAN ALLIANCE,
    CHINA-JAPAN MEETINGS, TANG TO NORTH KOREA, SUDAN, SCO,
    HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL, SOUTH CHINA SEA, EAST TIMOR,  CHING
    CHEONG CASE, FM LI'S TRAVELS

    whether the Iranian nuclear issue will be raised
    during upcoming SCO meetings, Liu stated that the SCO
    aims to promote regional dialogue, peace, stability
    and security.  SCO members will decide themselves
    whether to discuss the Iranian nuclear issue during
    the June Summit.  Liu reported that Tajik FM Nazarov
    will pay an official visit to China May 11-18 and
    Russian FM Lavrov will visit May 15-16.  Discussions
    between FM Lavrov and FM Li Zhaoxing will focus on
    strengthening the China-Russia strategic partnership
    and on maintaining regional peace and stability.  FM
    Lavrov will also meet with other Chinese leaders.

    UN Human Rights Council
    -----------------------

    ¶12.  Asked whether China will apply for a seat on the
    newly formed UN Human Rights Council (HRC), Liu stated
    that Beijing supports the role of the HRC and believes
    China's participation will help promote the global
    human rights cause.

    Nansha Islands
    --------------

    ¶13.  Responding to the People's Daily correspondent's
    question about a Vietnamese mobile phone company's
    reported establishment of a mobile station on the
    Nansha (Spratley) Islands, Liu remarked that China
    maintains indisputable sovereignty over the Nansha
    Islands and adjacent waters.  Beijing hopes to resolve
    disputes over the South China Sea by pursuing joint
    development.  Any unilateral action taken on this
    territory is illegal, Liu argued.

    East Timor Unrest
    -----------------

    ¶14.  Asked about the recent riots in Dili, Liu noted
    that some Chinese were injured and Chinese-owned shops
    were destroyed during the riots.  The Chinese
    Government is deeply concerned about the security of
    Chinese people in East Timor and the MFA has issued a
    travel warning to the country.  Chinese Embassy
    officers have visited the victims and urged local
    police to step up protection of Chinese residents.

    Detained Journalist Ching Cheong
    --------------------------------

    ¶15.  Asked for an update on the case of detained
    Singapore Straits Times journalist Ching Cheong, Liu
    declined to offer any specific information,
    reiterating that the case will be handled according to
    the law.

    FM Li's Upcoming Travels
    ------------------------

    ¶16.  FM Li will visit Mexico, the Bahamas, Kuwait,
    Qatar, the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, as well
    as make a technical stop in Mauritania, May 17-25, Liu
    reported.  FM Li will attend the second China-Mexico
    standing committee meeting and hold talks with
    President Fox and his Mexican counterpart.  He will
    also participate in the fifth ACD meeting in Qatar.
    RANDT

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