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SUBJECT: NOVEMBER 28 MFA PRESS BRIEFING: SIX-PARTY TALKS, 
HU-BUSH CONVERSATION, DIPLOMATIC RELATIONS WITH NICARAGUA, 
ISRAEL-PALESTINE CEASE-FIRE, ECUADOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION, 
DARFUR, VISIT BY CYPRUS PRESIDENT 
 
¶1. Key Points at the November 28 MFA Press Conference were: 
 
-- This afternoon in Beijing the heads of the Six-Party Talks 
delegations from China, the United States and the DPRK held 
meetings, including bilateral and trilateral talks, on the 
resumption of the Six-Party Talks but no date has yet been 
set for the resumption. 
 
-- Hu Jintao and President Bush conversed by phone, 
exchanging ideas on the United States-China relationship and 
issues of common interest. 
 
-- China is prepared for the establishment of normal 
state-to-state relations with Central American countries 
currently without formal diplomatic ties to China. 
 
-- The Israel-Palestine ceasefire is a "constructive and 
active step towards peace in the Middle East." The Palestine 
issue is the core of broader Middle East problems. 
 
-- Cyprus President Tassos Papadopoulos will hold a state 
visit to China December 4-8 at the invitation of Hu Jintao. 
 
China, United States and DPRK Discuss Six-Party Talks, No 
Date Set 
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¶2. MFA Spokesperson Jiang Yu said EAP A/S Christopher Hill, 
Vice Foreign Minister Wu Dawei and DPRK Vice Foreign Minister 
Kim Gye-gwan held meetings today in Beijing to exchange ideas 
on the Six-Party Talks and issues of common interest.  The 
meetings included both bilateral and trilateral meetings, but 
Jiang repeatedly deflected questions regarding bilateral 
meetings between the United States and DPRK envoys and why a 
Russian envoy did not attend the talks.  VFM Wu also met with 
Kenichiro Sasae of Japan and Vice Foreign Minster Chun 
Young-Woo of the ROK. 
 
DPRK to Re-enter Six-Party Talks Boldly after Nuclear Test 
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¶3. Asked to comment on DPRK VFM Kim's statement that the DPRK 
can re-enter the Six-Party Talks boldly after taking the 
necessary defensive measures through the nuclear test and 
stressing that the DPRK is now a nuclear nation, Jiang said 
that China's position is consistent, clear-cut and firm in 
opposing the proliferation of nuclear weapons and in 
supporting the denuclearization of the Korean peninsula. 
China believes the Nuclear Nonproliferation Treaty (NPT) and 
UNSC Resolution 1718 have clearly stated the consensus of the 
international community and hopes that all parties can take 
full use of this opportunity to take flexible and 
constructive attitudes for an in-depth exchange of ideas so 
as to create conditions for the re-launching and early 
success of the Six-Party Talks. 
 
Hu, Bush Converse by Phone 
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¶4. In response to a question regarding the contents of last 
night's phone conversation between President Hu and President 
Bush, Jiang said the two heads of state discussed United 
States-China relations and issues of common interest. 
 
China Welcomes Diplomatic Ties with Central American Countries 
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¶5. China is prepared to have normal state-to-state relations 
with the countries of Central America currently without 
formal diplomatic ties to China based on the five principles 
of peaceful coexistence and the UN Charter, said Jiang when 
asked for comment on Nicaraguan President-elect Daniel 
Ortega's expressed interest in establishing diplomatic 
relations with China. 
 
Joint Statement and Free Trade Agreement from Hu's Visit to 
Pakistan 
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¶6. Jiang said that President Hu's successful visit to 
Pakistan furthered China and Pakistan's all-weather 
friendship and strategic cooperative partnership and 
culminated in the issuing of a joint statement.  She 
emphasized that the two countries' bilateral relationship is 
an example of peaceful cooperation between regional 
neighbors.  Jiang also mentioned the signing of a free trade 
agreement and a five-year cooperative plan during the visit. 
 
 
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Israel-Palestine Conflict the "Core of the Middle East 
Problems" 
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¶7. Answering a reporter's questions regarding the 
Palestine-Israel ceasefire and commemoration of the UN 
International Day of Solidarity with the Palestine People, 
Jiang said that the ceasefire was a "constructive and active 
step towards peace in the Middle East."  She emphasized that 
the Palestine issue is the core of broader Middle East 
problems and should be settled through political consultation 
on the basis of UN resolutions and the support of 
establishing the independent state of Palestine. 
 
China Supports Peaceful Transition of Power in Ecuador 
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¶8. Responding to a reporter's question about the election of 
Rafael Correa as Ecuador's President, Jiang noted that the 
official announcement has not yet been released.  She said 
China believes Ecuador can realize a peaceful transition of 
power and the new government can ensure stability while 
promoting economic and social development. 
 
China Ready to Make Constructive Efforts in Darfur, Key 
Moment is Now 
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¶9. China is ready to make constructive efforts in order to 
realize the peace and stability of the Darfur region and 
hopes all parties can maintain the momentum of dialogue with 
candid and frank communication to reach a solution on the 
issue, said Jiang when asked for comment on the possible 
discussion of Darfur at the African Union Summit set to take 
place in Abuja, Nigeria on November 29.  China appreciates 
the diplomatic efforts of all parties and believes that now 
is a key moment for solving the issue, Jiang stated. 
 
Reports of China's Investment in Korean China Town are False 
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¶10. Asked for comment on reports that the Chinese government 
will invest $5 billion to establish China Town in South 
Korea's Jeju Island, Jiang said the MFA has paid attention to 
the reports, but found them to be false. 
 
Cyprus President to Visit China 
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¶11. At the invitation of President Hu Jintao, Cyprus 
President Tassos Papadopoulos will hold a state visit to 
China December 4-8. 
Randt