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| Chinese Premier Calls for U.N. in Iraq |
| 2004-05-10 |
| Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday called for the United Nations to be given the leading role in Iraq and said China was very concerned about the ongoing instability there. What about North Korea, you conniving Mandarin? After talks with British Prime Minister Tony Blair, Wen said it was important to hand power back to the Iraqis as soon as possible. He declined, however, to comment on allegations that coalition troops tortured and mistreated Iraq prisoners of war. "The unstable situation in Iraq, we feel very concerned and even worried," said Wen, in a joint news conference with Blair. "We must hand over the government back to the Iraqi people as soon as possible. We need to give the United Nations the leading role in the resolution of the Iraqi issue." Not half as "unstable" as your pet Rotweiller, Kim. China’s protection of Kim is directly responsible for the issuance of edicts recommending that North Koreans allow their elderly, handicapped, terminally ill or mentally deficient to STARVE TO DEATH during the famine stricken winters. As reported by WFP, food imports from all sources totaled the following amounts: 1995-1996: 903,374 Metric Tons 1996-1997: 1,171,665 Metric Tons 1997-1998: 1,321,528 Metric Tons Why have so many people died after so much food has been delivered? ... the central government saw to it that triaged populations did not have access to imported food because they were not seen as critical to the survival of the state. Wen and Blair, who last met in Beijing in July, said they planned to hold annual face to face talks in an effort to strengthen political and trade ties. The two leaders issued a joint statement pledging greater cooperation on issues such science, technology, education, culture and the environment, as well as anti-terrorism and non proliferation. They agreed to work together to tackle illegal immigration and people smuggling. So, just maybe, hopeless Chinese refugees don’t die by the dozen in Morecambe Bay ever again? Wen is traveling with a delegation of Chinese business executives, and Blair said contracts worth US$1 billion had been signed with British companies during the visit. Ooooh, the carrot! Wen repeated his call for the European Union to lift a 15-year arms embargo and officially recognize China as a market economy. And now for the quid pro quo! Blair said he backed China’s effort to be recognized as a market economy. "We will give China every support in that endeavor," he added. That had better be without the modern armaments, Tony. Blair said he had raised British concerns about human rights abuse in China and also discussed the sensitive issue of democracy in Hong Kong, which Britain handed back to mainland China in 1997 after 156 years of colonial rule. Britain says it has a political and moral responsibility to the territory and wants to see democratic elections there. A little late for that now. Late last month, the government complained when Beijing ruled that the territory cannot directly elect its next leader because that could stir social and economic instability. Blair said he and Wen has agreed on a commitment to "stability, prosperity and a high degree of autonomy for Hong Kong." "We have agreed to take forward our dialogue in a spirit of cooperation," he added. Wen, who has already visited Germany, Belgium and Italy during the 10-day trip, is accompanied by a large delegation, including ministers for foreign affairs, commerce and national development. He received a traditional guard of honor welcome Monday at the Foreign Office. Queen Elizabeth II will receive him at Buckingham Palace on Tuesday, before he leaves for Ireland, the final leg of his European tour. He is also scheduled to have breakfast with London’s Lord Mayor and financial executives. Britain is the EU’s largest investor in China and hopes to attract more return investment, particularly in the field of research and development. Some 30,000 mainland Chinese students attend British universities. When China finally cleans up their mess in North Korea they might have a shred of credibility elsewhere. Until then, they need to remain isolated economically. The idea of advanced weapon systems being sold to China is (as the Taiwanese say); "Feeding the tiger with your own flesh." |
| Posted by:Zenster |
| #4 The ChiComs were doing the fiberoptic com thing for Sammy before the invasion. They were connecting radar sites up. They had a stake, like the French, et. al with Sammy. Now they have nothing. Give it back to the UN---Geeze Louise! Give the chicken coop back to the fox. |
| Posted by: Alaska Paul 2004-05-10 7:27:45 PM |
| #3 Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao on Monday called for the United Nations to be given the leading role in Iraq and said China was very concerned about the ongoing instability there. Were this to happen, and it surely should not, expect the bribery attempts to begin shortly thereafter. |
| Posted by: Bomb-a-rama 2004-05-10 6:01:45 PM |
| #2 Sure... no problem... right after they are given a leading role in TIBET ok? |
| Posted by: CrazyFool 2004-05-10 5:59:05 PM |
| #1 Now about those Chinese prisoners... |
| Posted by: someone 2004-05-10 5:25:28 PM |