DATE=8/28/2000
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=CHINA-JAPAN TALKS (L-ONLY)
NUMBER=2-265912
BYLINE=LETA HONG FINCHER
DATELINE=BEIJING
CONTENT=
VOICED AT:
INTRO: Japan says Chinese naval activities in
Japanese waters risks deteriorating relations between
the two countries. As Beijing Correspondent Leta Hong
Fincher reports, Japan's Foreign Minister, Yohei Kono
aired his concerns at the beginning of his four-day
visit to Beijing.
TEXT: A spokesman for Japan's Foreign Minister,
Yasuhisa Kawamura, told reporters that Chinese naval
activities in Japanese waters dominated the discussion
between Japanese Foreign Minister, Yohei Kono and
Chinese Foreign Minister Tang Jiaxuan. Mr. Kawamura
said the activities have caused many Japanese to worry
about China's intentions towards their country.
/// KAWAMURA ACT ///
The feeling of distrust among the Japanese
people towards Chinese people is rising, and
this is a concern for him to promote Japan-China
friendly relations. Therefore, Mr. Kono
requested the Chinese side to restrain its naval
vessel activities near the Japanese territorial
waters.
/// END ACT ///
But Mr. Kawamura said the Chinese Foreign Minister,
Mr. Tang, assured Mr. Kono that Chinese ships will no
longer intrude into Japanese waters. He said the two
countries have agreed to set up a system to notify
each other in advance of naval research activities.
Japan says it has recorded 17-cases of Chinese ships
entering what it considers its exclusive economic-zone
this year. As a result of concern over the Chinese
naval incursions, Japan's Liberal Democratic Party has
delayed approving a 161-million dollar loan to China
until after Mr. Kono's visit to Beijing. (SIGNED)
NEB/LHF/ENE/RAE
28-Aug-2000 12:23 PM EDT (28-Aug-2000 1623 UTC)
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Source: Voice of America
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