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### Viewing cable 06BEIJING10909, A/S HILL'S MAY 25 WORKING LUNCH WITH VFM WU DAWEI

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    RUCNARF/ASEAN REGIONAL FORUM COLLECTIVE
    RUEHOO/CHINA POSTS COLLECTIVE
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    RUEHWL/AMEMBASSY WELLINGTON 0551
    RHHMUNA/CDR USPACOM HONOLULU HI

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    S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 03 BEIJING 010909

    SIPDIS

    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/01/2021
    TAGS: PREL CH
    SUBJECT: A/S HILL'S MAY 25 WORKING LUNCH WITH VFM WU DAWEI

    BEIJING 00010909 001.3 OF 003

    Classified By: DCM David S. Sedney. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).

    Summary
    -------

    ¶1. (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
    Pacific Island states. Wu stressed that Beijing seeks
    improvement of relations with Tokyo but has no choice in its
    response if Japan does not handle history issues properly.
    He expressed satisfaction with the meeting between Foreign
    Ministers Li and Aso. Wu complained about the Burmese
    regime, noting that the PRC has raised ASSK but that the
    senior military leadership views her as a threat and is
    unlikely to release her. Wu closed by urging U.S.
    participation in the East Asia Summit and saying that China
    will not challenge the U.S. role and our interests in East
    Asia. End Summary.

    ¶2. (S) During a May 25 working lunch, visiting EAP Assistant
    Secretary Christopher R. Hill discussed Burma, Japan and East

    SIPDIS
    Asian regional architecture with PRC Vice Foreign Minister Wu
    Dawei. Wu opened by saying he had closely studied A/S Hill's
    recent speech in Singapore, noting his satisfaction with the
    positive characterization of the PRC role in the region as
    well as the potential for greater U.S.-China cooperation.

    Japan
    -----

    ¶3. (S) A/S Hill told VFM Wu that we are concerned about
    China-Japan tension and urge both sides to make a serious
    effort to stabilize their relationship. Acknowledging Wu's
    explanation about historical issues, A/S Hill said that
    Americans remember Pearl Harbor but that this has not
    prevented us from welcoming Japan's evolution into a peaceful
    and democratic country that plays a positive role in the
    world. A/S Hill said we are committed to making U.S.-Japan
    relations work for us, for Japan and for the rest of the
    world.

    ¶4. (S) Wu said the PRC recognizes that it was the United
    States that defeated Japanese militarism, saying that the PRC
    made a specific effort to call attention to the U.S. role in
    WWII in various commemorations of the 60th anniversary of the
    end of the war in order to remind Chinese of the U.S.
    contribution. Rehashing familiar points, Wu said that if PM
    Koizumi wants to worship class-A war criminals at the
    Yasukuni Shrine, that is his business, but not when he is
    Prime Minister. Wu cautioned that while Japanese officials
    like to say that they share U.S. values, this is not true
    when it comes to history. Urging the United States to talk
    to Japan as a friend about the need to show greater
    sensitivity about the history issue, Wu commented that it is
    in the U.S. interest for Japan to improve relations with the
    ROK as well as China. In addition to the Yasukuni Shrine
    issue, Wu highlighted continuing delays in cleaning up
    abandoned Japanese chemical weapons as a festering problem.
    This is not just a historical issue, as farmers continue to
    stumble on decaying chemical munitions, according to Wu.
    Beijing takes relations with Tokyo very seriously and fully
    understands their importance to both countries as well as to
    the region. The PRC hopes Japan will handle the history
    issue appropriately, Wu said, adding that Beijing has no
    choice in how it responds if Tokyo does not improve the
    situation.

    ¶5. (S) Asked about the Doha meeting between Foreign Ministers
    Taro Aso and Li Zhaoxing, Wu expressed guarded satisfaction,
    saying the two had agreed to work together to overcome
    obstacles to better bilateral relations. This includes
    improving cooperation in other fields, according to Wu, who
    noted that he knows Aso well and considers him a "pretty good
    guy" from his time as Ambassador in Tokyo.

    Burma
    -----

    ¶6. (S) A/S Hill raised Burma, noting that ASEAN countries
    complain that their leverage over Rangoon is limited because

    BEIJING 00010909 002.3 OF 003

    of Beijing's support for the regime. A/S Hill urged the PRC
    to use its influence to convince the Burmese regime to stop
    isolating itself, release Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK), and begin
    true reform efforts, noting that continuing along the current
    path is dangerous to Burma, its regime and to the region.

    ¶7. (S) Wu responded that there has not been real peace in
    Burma for over 50 years, as no government has been able to
    completely resolve lingering ethnic disputes. Civilian and
    military governments have tried and failed, according to Wu,
    who commented that despite all of the military regime's
    faults, it is possible that they have done better on ethnic
    issues than previous governments. The security situation in
    Burma, particularly in the Northeast, is very volatile.
    Noting that there had been an outbreak of fighting on May 24,
    Wu said that a number of Burmese had fled across the border
    into China. Such incidents threaten stability on the Chinese
    side of the border. In addition, the flow of narcotics from
    the Golden Triangle has an impact on the PRC, according to
    Wu, who said that Beijing is increasingly frustrated with the
    Burmese regime where one person makes every major decision.
    The PRC had been caught by surprise when the regime moved the
    capital to Pyinmana and was once again surprised when it
    changed the capital's name earlier in the week, complained
    Wu.

    ¶8. (S) When pushed by A/S Hill, Wu said the PRC has raised
    ASSK on several occasions, explaining to the Burmese that her
    release would send a positive signal of support for national
    reconciliation. Burmese officials made clear that their
    vision for national reconciliation does not include ASSK,
    said Wu, commenting that the most senior leaders fear her and
    are unlikely to release her. Chinese leaders have also
    discussed the need to reach out to political parties and
    change the constitution, but with little response other than
    reiteration of Burmese statements on ethnic reconciliation.
    Wu complained that during a 2005 visit, he held 12 hours of
    talks in which his Burmese counterpart who read from only one
    page of talking points, constantly repeating himself. The
    PRC supports Burma because it is a neighbor, not because
    Beijing likes its policies, stressed Wu, who said China is
    trying to make clear to the Burmese leadership that they must
    open up their country in order to promote economic
    development. The PRC does not like the military regime but
    expects it to continue in power for the near future.

    Pacific Islands
    ---------------

    ¶9. (S) Acknowledging that VFM Wu is not directly responsible
    for Beijing's relations with the Pacific Islands, A/S Hill
    stressed our concern that competition between the PRC and
    Taiwan is fueling corruption that weakens already precarious
    island states. Wu agreed that "money diplomacy" is bad, but
    blamed the phenomenon entirely on Taiwan, asserting that the
    PRC does not give money directly to individuals in return for
    diplomatic recognition. A/S Hill pointed out that the PRC
    does provide a variety of assistance projects in Pacific
    Island states that are often identified as providing side
    benefits for local leaders. This can have a similar impact
    to direct payments, commented A/S Hill, who noted that
    Australia and New Zealand have expressed concern about the
    destabilizing impact of PRC/Taiwan competition as took place
    in the Solomon Islands. Wu said Beijing will continue to
    work to improve its ties to the Pacific Island states but
    also recognizes the importance of promoting stability and
    welcomes the Australian and New Zealand roles in the region.

    East Asian Architecture
    -----------------------

    ¶10. (S) Raising U.S. concerns about the East Asia Summit
    (EAS), VFM Wu urged the United States to participate in the
    EAS. While ASEAN countries have internal differences on many
    issues, they all want ASEAN to be in the driver's seat, Wu
    stated. Noting that India, Australia and New Zealand do not
    want to be second-class citizens in an evolving East Asian
    architecture, Wu said Beijing hopes they will have equal
    status under the 10 plus three framework. ASEAN countries
    would like to see a U.S. role in the EAS, said Wu, who
    commented that U.S. involvement would be positive for all
    concerned, including China. U.S. investment, market access
    and technology played a major role in developing Japan, South

    BEIJING 00010909 003.3 OF 003

    Korea, Taiwan and Hong Kong. The United States is now
    playing a similar role in China's development as well as with
    most ASEAN states. Wu said the PRC will not challenge the
    U.S. role and interests in East Asia.

    ¶11. (U) A/S Hill's party cleared this cable.
    RANDT

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