chi@vlsi.uwaterloo.ca (Bo Chi) (12/13/89)
| +---------I __L__ ___/ \ -------I +----+----+ | ___\_\_ | \./ | | -----+- | | | | | __ \/ | --+-- |--- | |---| | I----+----I | I__J/\ | __|__ | | | |---| | | | _____ \ | /| \ | | | L__-| | I I---------J / J \/ | | V | J * C h i n a N e w s D i g e s t * (ND Canada Service) -- Dec. 13 (I), 1989 Table of Contents # of Lines 1) Bush's Remarks And Answers To The Questions ................. 109 2) Baker Defends New Contacts with China ...................... 30 3) Scowcroft Talked About His China Trip ....................... 52 --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 1. Bush's Remarks And Answers To The Questions --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "J. Ding" <IZZYQ00@UCLAMVS.BITNET> Source: WASHINGTON (AP) December 11, 1989 Here is the text of President Bush's remarks Monday to editorial page editors: ..... I do wan to make one comment before taking questions on the recent visit of Gen. Scowcroft to China. There's a lot of interest in that. And following the meeting with Mr. Gorbachev, it seemed to me that it would be appropriate to brief the Chinese leaders. I made clear to them before the Malta meeting that I wanted to do this. I must say, I was very pleased today in the wake of Gen. Scowcroft's visit to notice that the Chinese Foreign Ministry stated that they would not sell missiles to any Middle East countries. That subject was raised by Gen. Scowcroft, and in my view, it's a very sound development. And I do not want to isolate the Chinese people. I don't want to hurt the Chinese people. We have certain sanctions. I hope I needn't reiterate my concerns about the events that took place in Tiananmen Square. I think we were positioned in the forefront of human rights concerns. But and I think the Chinese know that they still have to address themselves to the don't want to see that China remains totally isolated. I don't want to take any further steps that are going to hurt the Chinese people. And I was very pleased that this statement on the missiles subject having been raised by Gen. Scowcroft took place before he barely hit the ground here. There was some discussion about the Pelosi bill, and some political figures accusing me of not caring about human rights because I would not sign that bill. We have enacted by executive order everything that that bill did would have done and I want to keep control of managing the foreign policy of this country as much as I can. And I didn't think that legislation was necessary, and I hope that the Congress comes back and takes a hard look at that and then we'll go forward together as we have in the past. But generally speaking, I realize the difficulty of this relationship, but I don't want to make it any worse. I'd like to think it would improve. We have contacts with countries that that have egregious records on human rights and so I am going to keep looking for ways to find common ground, but I realize and I would say to those who are out there churning around, saying that we have normalized relations with China, that they simply do not know what they are talking about. Now, I will be glad to take any question. Yes, sir? Q: ... Q: Mr. President ... Can you envisage any steps the Chinese government might take that would lead to the lifting of the sanctions that are now in place? A: Yes, but I'm not going to detail them for you. The question was can I envisage steps that the Chinese government can take that would result in the lifting of the sanctions. Yes, and we have had an opportunity to discuss that at very high levels in the Chinese in the Chinese hierarchy. And I I think it is important that they know how we feel on this question as to as to what changes need to take place. But let me reiterate, there has not been normalization of relations because Gen. Scowcroft, at my request and it was my idea, my (laughing) my suggestion went over there and had very high level talks in China.PWho had it over here? Yes? Q: ... Q: Mr. President ... I was interested in your observation about Chinese missiles, and I wodered what makes that different? The Chinese for years, when we were so concerned about the missiles at the Strait of Hormuz, were denying that they had sent missiles to anybody. Why is this substantively different? And why is it suddenly important now? A: Well, because we've represented, sir, that they ought not to be selling missiles into the unstable Middle East. And for this to have been raised now and then having this instant response, I view that as good. Q: But they've said that before. A: Well, if they proved to not be telling the truth, that wouldn't be good. But so, I think you say what's different about it? I think the fact that it was raised and then responded to with this rapidity is a good sign. There are many issues of difference that we have with the Chinese or potential difference. And so, I think that one does not address itself to human rights in China, but I think it's important. I think it's important that a top U.S. official sat down with China; 24 hours later, we were told this. And, you know, if it works out badly, why, it wouldn't be productive. Yes, Ma'am? ... ... Q: ... Mr. President are you not concerned that your warming relationship with China may send the wrong signal to the Kremlin about future possible repression of the unrest? A: No, I have no concern about that at all, as long as we are positioned in favor of human rights and against totalitarian oppression. And I think we are properly positioned. But we have as China is a billion-plus people, they have a strategic position in the world that remains important to us. And I'd like to think that they will redress some of the grievances that continue to exist. And as long as Soviet Union knows that we're not sending a signal of, quote, "total normalization," unquote, I think there's no risk in what you're in your question. But I will be very careful that we don't send that signal. And I think, given the recent meeting with Mr. Gorbachev, I think it's very little likelihood of that misunderstanding cropping up. Sir? ... ... --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Baker Defends New Contacts with China --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: hongyuan@math.wayne.edu (Hongyuan Lai) Source: Detroit Free Press/Dec. 11, 1989 Washington-(AP)-Secretary of State James Baker III on Sunday defended President George Bush's surprise decision to resume high-level talks with China. Countering criticism that move was a giveaway to the Chinese government without any improvement in human rights, Baker said China will be asked to make changes before the relationship returns to what it was before tanks in Tiananmen Square crushed democracy protests in June. The trip by National Security Adviser Brent Scowcroft and Deputy Secretary of State Lawrence Eagleburger was to "seek to improve the relationship to the extent that could be done," Baker said. "The president ... deplores the tragedy of Tiananmen Square. But he's of the view that we shouldn't run the risk of compounding that tragedy by trying to isolate China from the international community." The trip angered some in Congress. "The decision to send these two was clearly designed to send a powerful symbolic message to the Chinese that the United States was prepared once again to engage in business as usual with them," said Rep. Stephen Solarz, D-N.Y., chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Asia subcommittee. At a Chinese students federation in Washington, the mood was glum. "I feel confused ... shocked and sad," said Liad-Chao Han, vice president of the Indepenent Federation of Chinese Students and Scholars. "The purge is still going on in China." --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Scowcroft Talked About His China Trip --------------------------------------------------------------------------- From: "J. Ding" <IZZYQ00@UCLAMVS.BITNET> Date: December 11, 1989 My colleagues and I have come here today as friends, to resume our important dialogue on international questions of vital interest to both our nations. This is a dialogue which we believe has contributed to the historic peace, stability and prosperity of Asia and the world. Last weekend, in another corner of the world, Presidents Bush and Gorbachev held talks on the great issues of our day. Afterwards, President Bush instructed me to come to China and inform our Chinese hosts about the talks in Malta. There is nothing between the United States and the Soviet Union that needs to be hidden from the government of China. The peace and stability of the world are enhanced by this dialogue. We believe it is important that we not exhaust ourselves in placing blame for problems that exist. Rather, by working together within the values of our different social systems, we should seek to solve common problems and remove irritants. It is the president's strong desire to see these talks make progress and lay the groundwork for the solutions we seek. Speaking as a friend, I would not be honest if I did not acknowledge that we have profound areas of disagreement on the events at Tiananmen, on the sweeping changes in Eastern Europe. We see your complaints about us in the pages of People's Daily. But I recall that when we have found ways to work together, the world has been changed for the better and when we have been at odds, needless tension and suffering were the result. In both our societies there are voices of those who seek to redirect or frustrate our cooperation. We must take bold measures to overcome these negative forces. In these meetings, we seek to outline broad areas where agreement is possible, and to isolate for another time those areas of disagreement. The sooner we set about this task, the better. The path ahead will not be smooth and it will not be short. We are not China's prime enemy or threat, as some would claim. But like you, we are true to our own values, our heritage and traditions. We can be no other way. We extend our hand in friendship and hope you will do the same. Now may I propose a toast to the People's Republic of China: To the health of President Yang. To the great Chinese people. And to U.S.-Chinese friendship. +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ | Executive Editor: Yaxiong Lin E_mail: aoyxl@asuacvax.bitnet | +------------------------------------------------------------------------+ ========================================================================== News Transmission chi@vlsi.uwaterloo.ca (or) -------------------- --------------------- Local Editor: Bo Chi chi@vlsi.waterloo.edu -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wed Dec 13 11:12:39 EST 1989