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Monday, May 09, 2005 2:54:01 PM
China vows to enhance economic ties with Samoa
WWIII - Pacific Theatre of Operations
The US controls American Samoa's military affairs.
Pago Pago provides the US military with the deepest, most protected harbour in the entire Pacific, suitable for large surface vessels and submarines. Nuclear ships and submarines continue to use the harbour.
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China vows to enhance economic ties with Samoa
www.chinaview.cn 2005-05-09 21:42:09
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Monday that China will expand exchanges with Samoa, an island country in southern Pacific Ocean, at all levels and between all departments to push their friendship to a new high.
Wen made the remarks while meeting with Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa, in the Great Hall of the People.
The two countries inked an economic and technological cooperation agreement and issued a joint statement after the talks.
During the talks, Wen hailed China's "good political and economic relations" with Samoa, suggesting the two countries enhance cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure construction, telecommunication, tourism, culture and education and health.
He proposed the two countries strengthen contact and coordination in regional affairs and jointly maintain peace and stability in the southern Pacific region.
Wen said he appreciated Samoa's long-term stance of adhering tothe one-China policy.
Tuilaepa agreed with Wen's comments, saying his government and people appreciate China's support and aid and Samoa hopes to further economic and trade and tourism cooperation with China.
He reiterated that Samoa will stick to the one-China policy andsupport China's reunification efforts. He said Samoa recognizes China's full market economy status.
Tuilaepa arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon for a week-long official visit to China as guest of Wen Jiabao.
Besides, Tuilaepa will attend a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-Samoa diplomatic ties. Then he will visit Xi'an, an ancient capital in Chinese history inthe northwest province of Shaanxi, and the business capital of Shanghai in the east.
This is Tuilaepa's second visit to China since he assumed office in 1998. He paid his first official visit to China in August 2000. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-05/09/content_2936257.htm
Background:
Simultaneously China is establishing bases on Tarawa and in the Spratley Islands in the Philippines, with the obvious intent of controlling another key maritime choke point, the Malacca Strait, through which much oil and other strategically important trade commodities are transported.
#msg-2384357
The outlying islands -- Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia – are the first chain of defense for China. Much press has already been given to Japan and Taiwan. The Philippines have been leaning toward China and Indonesia is seeing some heavy terrorist activity which might be covertly backed by China as it is to their advantage.
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China is trying to take back the strategically placed island of Kiribati. South of Kiribati the Chinese military influence was starting to replace that of Tonga's traditional partners.
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Again I am not sure how strong an alliance New Zealand and China will form. Looking at the map, the Dragon’s influence in New Zealand, Tonga, Kiribati possibly Australia not only surrounds America Samoa but draws a straight line to Hawaii.
WWIII - Pacific Theatre of Operations
The US controls American Samoa's military affairs.
Pago Pago provides the US military with the deepest, most protected harbour in the entire Pacific, suitable for large surface vessels and submarines. Nuclear ships and submarines continue to use the harbour.
#msg-3378078
China vows to enhance economic ties with Samoa
www.chinaview.cn 2005-05-09 21:42:09
BEIJING, May 9 (Xinhuanet) -- Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao said here on Monday that China will expand exchanges with Samoa, an island country in southern Pacific Ocean, at all levels and between all departments to push their friendship to a new high.
Wen made the remarks while meeting with Tuilaepa Sailele Malielegaoi, prime minister of the Independent State of Samoa, in the Great Hall of the People.
The two countries inked an economic and technological cooperation agreement and issued a joint statement after the talks.
During the talks, Wen hailed China's "good political and economic relations" with Samoa, suggesting the two countries enhance cooperation in agriculture, infrastructure construction, telecommunication, tourism, culture and education and health.
He proposed the two countries strengthen contact and coordination in regional affairs and jointly maintain peace and stability in the southern Pacific region.
Wen said he appreciated Samoa's long-term stance of adhering tothe one-China policy.
Tuilaepa agreed with Wen's comments, saying his government and people appreciate China's support and aid and Samoa hopes to further economic and trade and tourism cooperation with China.
He reiterated that Samoa will stick to the one-China policy andsupport China's reunification efforts. He said Samoa recognizes China's full market economy status.
Tuilaepa arrived in Beijing Sunday afternoon for a week-long official visit to China as guest of Wen Jiabao.
Besides, Tuilaepa will attend a reception celebrating the 30th anniversary of the establishment of China-Samoa diplomatic ties. Then he will visit Xi'an, an ancient capital in Chinese history inthe northwest province of Shaanxi, and the business capital of Shanghai in the east.
This is Tuilaepa's second visit to China since he assumed office in 1998. He paid his first official visit to China in August 2000. Enditem
http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2005-05/09/content_2936257.htm
Background:
Simultaneously China is establishing bases on Tarawa and in the Spratley Islands in the Philippines, with the obvious intent of controlling another key maritime choke point, the Malacca Strait, through which much oil and other strategically important trade commodities are transported.
#msg-2384357
The outlying islands -- Japan, Taiwan, the Philippines and Indonesia – are the first chain of defense for China. Much press has already been given to Japan and Taiwan. The Philippines have been leaning toward China and Indonesia is seeing some heavy terrorist activity which might be covertly backed by China as it is to their advantage.
http://www.investorshub.com/boards/read_msg.asp?message_id=4007221
China is trying to take back the strategically placed island of Kiribati. South of Kiribati the Chinese military influence was starting to replace that of Tonga's traditional partners.
#msg-3377985
Again I am not sure how strong an alliance New Zealand and China will form. Looking at the map, the Dragon’s influence in New Zealand, Tonga, Kiribati possibly Australia not only surrounds America Samoa but draws a straight line to Hawaii.
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