DATE=8/28/2000
TYPE=CORRESPONDENT REPORT
TITLE=CHINA-JAPAN TALKS (L-ONLY)
NUMBER=2-265912
BYLINE=LETA HONG FINCHER
DATELINE=BEIJING
CONTENT=

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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)
 
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28-Aug-2000 12:23 PM EDT (28-Aug-2000 1623 UTC)
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