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2005-03-27 China-Japan-Koreas

Chirac tells Japan desire to lift EU arms embargo of China 'legitimate'

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Posted by Anonymoose 2005-03-27 9:49:02 AM|| || Front Page|| [2 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 You know, I'm looking FORWARD to having Japan's population get pissed and militant again. China may be big, but the Japanese can be ruthless.

Posted by too true 2005-03-27 10:02:16 AM|| 2005-03-27 10:02:16 AM|| Front Page Top

#2 "I indicated to him that the decision of the European Union does not imply a change in exports of sensitive arms or technology to China as they are subject to rules which cannot be broken," Chirac said.

Riiiight. How do you say 'end run' in French?

Posted by Raj 2005-03-27 10:22:01 AM|| 2005-03-27 10:22:01 AM|| Front Page Top

#3 "I indicated to him that the decision of the European Union does not imply a change in exports of sensitive arms or technology to China as they are subject to rules which cannot be broken"

Not until, that is, until it becomes expedient to break them...

Posted by Dave D. 2005-03-27 10:36:51 AM|| 2005-03-27 10:36:51 AM|| Front Page Top

#4 China may be big, but the Japanese can be ruthless.

Let's sell the Japanese a couple of CVBGs.

Posted by badanov 2005-03-27 10:39:26 AM|| [http://www.rkka.org] 2005-03-27 10:39:26 AM|| Front Page Top

#5 Damn straight. What class of CVBGs, though? We're gonna hafta sneak them past their own people, for one ...

Posted by Edward Yee 2005-03-27 11:12:55 AM|| 2005-03-27 11:12:55 AM|| Front Page Top

#6
Some of you may not speak Phrawg or Japanese, so here's the subtitles:

"The prime minister told me of his concerns. He was pissedHe asked me for explanations," I couldn't calm him down.Chirac told a joint news conference after talks with Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi.

"I indicated to him that the decision of the European Union does not imply a change in exports of sensitive arms or technology to China as they are subject to rules which cannot be broken," Chirac said. Like our sacred Growth and Stability pact.
"Hence the decision does not mean things would change. ItÃ¯Â¿Â½s a political decision," he said.Political decisions change nothing. We do whatever we wish.
"We believe that this lifting is legitimately sought by China and thatÃ¯Â¿Â½s why we have taken this decision."China has agreed to pre-pay for all purchases
"We told the president that we are against it," I behaved well and wasn't rude.Koizumi said.
"In China, military spending had seen double-digit growth for more than 10 years. As for Japan, the defense spending has been on decline over the past three straight years," Koizumi said.But I'm still pissed
"Japan does not regard ChinaÃ¯Â¿Â½s economic growth as a threat. Rather we regard it as an opportunity. However, in relation to security concerns such as the Taiwan issue Japan has been asking for a peaceful resolution," Koizumi said.We don't want to kill anybody. But if a thing's worth doing, it's worth doing well. And we do killing well.
The European Union had initially set a goal of lifting the ban by the end of June, when the presidency of the 25-member bloc shifts from Luxembourg French whores with German accents to BritainGood blokes, they hope.
A joint statement after talks between Chirac and Koizumi said the two countries sought to understand each other.
"France expressed its desire to contribute actively with Japan to peace and the lasting stability of the region,"France will sell second rate arms to Japan, too. the statement said.
It said Japan believed "there are a number of major uncertainties" in "the security situation in East Asia."We aren't sure how many CVBGs we want to buy from the Americans
Chirac and Koizumi said the two countries agreed to expand dialogue "to follow the evolution of the situation in the region and to develop common views."Permanent Employment Act for Translators.

Posted by Mrs. Davis 2005-03-27 11:57:41 AM|| 2005-03-27 11:57:41 AM|| Front Page Top

#7 Japan is more than capable of assembling/building any naval force it thinks necessary.

Posted by Shipman 2005-03-27 12:13:09 PM|| 2005-03-27 12:13:09 PM|| Front Page Top

#8 If French arms are sold to China - they will ineveitably be used to kill American servicemen. I propose a shut off of ALL trade with France in the event that occurs. They are not our friend and we should make the costs clear. Same with Germany if they join in. NATO is over.

Posted by Frank G 2005-03-27 12:17:28 PM|| 2005-03-27 12:17:28 PM|| Front Page Top

#9 Thanks for the translation, Mrs. D.

Posted by trailing wife 2005-03-27 2:28:33 PM|| 2005-03-27 2:28:33 PM|| Front Page Top

#10 I agree, Frank G. The French need to feel some pain.

Posted by Tom 2005-03-27 4:07:26 PM|| 2005-03-27 4:07:26 PM|| Front Page Top

#11 I think the PacRim nations need to be actively unhelpful to any and all French endeavors. More than 2 can play Chirac's game.

Posted by Sock Puppet 0â Doom 2005-03-27 5:03:27 PM|| [http://www.slhess.com] 2005-03-27 5:03:27 PM|| Front Page Top

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