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Asie-Pacifique
SINGAPORE
"Time To Deliver"
The pro-government Straits Times had these remarks (7/31): "ASEAN should
use quiet diplomacy again to persuade Yangon's generals to start talks
with opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. Unless this is done, there is
little chance that ASEAN-EU relations will improve.... The situation is
happier in the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF), where the efforts to engage
the big powers are bearing fruit. Beijing is no longer averse to
ASEAN drawing up a conduct code for the South China Sea. Significantly,
it has agreed to make Southeast Asia a nuclear weapon-free zone.The United
States and other nuclear powers should follow suit.... To be sure, ASEAN
performs a delicate balancing act in the security forum.But the United
States and Japan are being engaged equally. The next big thing for the
ARF is to move from confidence-building to preventive
diplomacy, an amorphous concept that will be fleshed out by ASEAN to
deal with regional disputes. ASEAN efforts to foster peace in the Asia-Pacific
region deserve support.... Not just for ASEAN, it is also in the interests
of the big powers... For ASEAN to restore its luster, it has to show the
world that it has not just survived the crisis but can also deliver."
"ASEAN On The Road"
In the editorial view of the pro-government Business Times (7/30):
"The proposal by (Singapore Premier) Mr. Goh for a joint ASEAN roadshow
to key markets such as America, Europe and East Asia to woo back investors
is well worth pursuing in earnest. Collective marketing is how Mr. Goh
put it. But the symbolism of such a united act is clear. ASEAN must demonstrate
that it is resolute and is back in business. The roadshow is one quick
way to do it--so let's get on with it."
"New Era In ASEAN-China Ties"
The pro-government Straits Times commented (7/29): "ASEAN's recognition
of the value of engaging China--and Beijing's response to it--was probably
the single most important factor that allowed relations between the two
sides to break new ground at their meetings in Singapore this week....
During China's one-on-10 dialogue with ASEAN, Malaysian Foreign Minister
Syed Hamid Albar made it a point to highlight Chinese efforts to ease the
region out of the financial crisis.... 'By its actions, China has indeed
proved to be a real friend to ASEAN in times of need,' he said on behalf
of the group.... Indeed, China's readiness to improve ties with ASEAN was
further enhanced by the brusque nature of the visit by U.S. Secretary of
State Madeleine Albright. Observers felt that U.S. involvement in the ASEAN
talks was overshadowed by the energy it invested on the sidelines addressing
concerns over Taiwan and Korea. When it did pay attention to the group,
it seemed more caught up with
secondary issues, like transnational crime and infectious diseases....
China, on the other hand, underscored diplomatically the importance of
treating all countries as equals. Significantly, Mrs. Albright departed
a day early to tend to matters in Kosovo, leaving the American seat glaringly
empty at the summit's close.... To be sure, the United States probably
did not intend to slight ASEAN, but it did make China look relatively more
attentive to the region's concerns."
"China Scores Points For Role In Region's Recovery"
Regional affairs editor Yang Razali Kassim opined in the pro-government
Business Times (7/28): "At the ASEAN meetings this week, China reaped [diplomatic
benefits] when the cross-Strait tension with Taiwan blew up. Forced to
choose sides, it wasn't difficult for ASEAN to decide. With virtually all
the ASEAN countries sticking to a one-China policy, it became a simple
matter of reaffirming this stance collectively last weekend.
"The Spratly issue may make Beijing a thorn in ASEAN's side, but this
is something that can be put on the backburner for now, if ASEAN
wants to do so."
CHINA
"Lee Teng-hui's Stubborn Adherence To 'Two-States Concept'"
A Xinhua commentator said in official Communist Party People's Daily
(Renmin Ribao, 8/1): "In an attempt to split China, Lee Teng-hui brazenly
attacks the one-China policy. The allegation in the text of Koo Zhen-fu's
speech concerning Lee Tenghui's 'special nation-to-nation relations' statement
is flaccid because it violates the one-China principle and changes the
nature of the relations across the Strait. The 'two-nations' statement
by Lee Teng-hui has brought about a tense relationship between the two
sides and has jeopardized peace and stability in the Asia-Pacific region.
Lee Teng-hui is deemed a troublemaker by the international community."
[Almost all Chinese newspapers carried similar commentary on Lee Teng-hui's
two-nations statement.]
"Similar Voices; Dissimilar Intentions"
Chen Juncai noted in official Beijing Youth Daily (Beijing Qingnianbao,
7/31): "U.S. Defense Secretary Cohen's visits to Japan and South Korea
indicate that the United States, Japan and South Korea have basically reached
a consensus on the North Korean missile launch, however their individual
intentions differ. The United States would like to take advantage of the
talks to strengthen its own military presence in the region....
South Korea has treated the issue in a comparatively low-key way. On
the one hand, it wants to ease the tensions on the peninsula. On the other
hand, it worries that North Korean missiles may threaten its national security....
The media say the United States will never allow South Korea to get completely
out from under U.S. military protection."
"Cross-Strait Relations Can Never Be A Trifling Matter"
This official Xinhua News Agency commentary ran in official Communist
Party People's Daily (Renmin Ribao, 7/30): "On 7/26-27, Lee Teng-hui abruptly
changed his rhetoric, saying that he had never talked about the 'two-states'
theory. His remarks seemed to give a sense that he was unjustly and wrongfully
treated.... From his acts, we have a clearer picture of a bare-faced lie.
Furthermore, Lee made unfounded countercharges, saying that if Wang Daohan
cancels his autumn visit to Taiwan, Wang will bear the responsibility of
sabotaging cross-Strait
relations. This is real rascal logic aimed at inverting justice. Rather
than backing down the theory of 'two states', Lee uses tricks and minimizes
the happiness of Taiwan people. Such practices will be dangerous to the
entire cross-Strait relationship."
"'One China' Principle A Must For Reunification"
Su Ge remarked in official English-language China Daily (7/30): "With
the forthcoming presidential election in the United States, debate among
different parties has intensified. The release of the Cox report and its
fabricated stories, has tarnished China's image. Furthermore, the U.S.-led
NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Yugoslavia has brought Sino-U.S.
relations to a low ebb. Lee Teng-hui is encouraged by all of this and thinks
the opportunity is ripe to create 'two Chinas' or 'one China, one Taiwan.'
Indeed, Sino-U.S. relations have suffered a setback recently. But looking
in the long-term, both the United States and China have important convergent
points in their national interests. Though not necessarily promoting reunification,
the strategy of the U.S. government regarding cross-Strait relations is
to facilitate dialogue between the two sides of the Taiwan Strait. Lee
Teng-hui's theory of 'two states' may totally ruin the process of China's
peaceful reunification.... The Taiwan
issue cannot remain indefinitely unsettled. National reunification
is a lofty goal of the Chinese people on both sides of the strait. No one
can hold back this historical trend."
"Taiwan Authorities Must Stop Themselves Before It Is Too Late"
A commentator in official Communist Party People's Daily (Renmin Ribao)
contended (7/29): "We warn the Taiwan authorities that stopping separatist
activities is the only recourse."
"'Two-States Theory' Meets Resistance In U.S."
Ma Shikun and Zhang Yong argued in official Communist Party People's
Daily (Renmin Ribao, 7/28): "The United States exerted pressure on Taipei
because Lee Teng-hui's 'two-states theory' posed direct challenges to the
three Sino-U.S. joint communiques that are the basis for Sino-U.S. relations,
thus posing a tough problem for the United States. In the U.S. Congress,
many felt discontent about Lee Teng-hui and only a few pro-Taiwan forces
echoed Lee's acts."
"China's Territory And Sovereignty Brook No Division"
A commentator wrote in official Communist Party People's Daily (Renmin
Ribao,7/27): "Lee Teng-hui miscalculated the current situation. Peace and
development still remain the main themes and China's international status
is on the rise. Recently, many countries including the United States and
Japan, reiterated their support for the one-China policy, and the United
States clearly stated that the one-China policy conforms with its own national
interests."
"Sophistry Cannot Save Lee Teng-hui"
Official Communist Party People's Daily (Renmin Ribao) contended (7/26):
"Lee Teng-hui's redefinition of the cross-Strait relationship betrayed
his political intention to split China. Those who helped whitewash Lee
Teng-hui's scheme should stop themselves now. Sophistry cannot save Lee
Teng-hui. The only way out for him is to immediately stop all splittist
activities and return to the one-China track."
"Separatism Is A Dead End"
Official, English-language China Daily featured this official Xinhua
News Agency item (7/24): which proclaimed: "Lee Teng-hui is a splittist,
going against the current trend.... As far as the international community
is concerned, Lee is a troublemaker and is doomed to failure because he
has miscalculated the situation."
TAIWAN
"More Flexible Cross-Strait Policy Better Than Relying On U.S."
An editorial in the liberal, pro-independence Taiwan Daily maintained
(7/26): "Regardless of how the cross-Strait relations or situation develops
following the 'state-to-state relationship' doctrine, Taiwan had better
not rely too heavily on the role the United States plays. Taiwan, instead,
should maintain flexibility in its policy towards cross-Strait ties and
should not always confront Beijing. As for the tension caused by the differences
in interpreting the 'state-to-state relationship' doctrine, Taiwan should
also try its best to review or explain its ideas to obtain Washington's
correct acknowledgment of Taiwan's sovereignty and status."
"U.S. Will Not Mediate Across Strait For Nothing"
Tung Ching-mei asserted in the liberal, pro-independence Commons Daily
(7/26): "The 'state-to-state relationship' doctrine has not only triggered
tension across the Taiwan Strait, but also caused Washington to misunderstand
that Taiwan intended to take advantage of the deadlock in Washington-Beijing
ties to push the United States to make a choice that would be favorable
to Taiwan."
"State-To-State Relationship Wrong As A 'Strategic Argument'"
According to an editorial in the conservative, pro-unification United
Daily News (7/26): "Let's put it straightforwardly: The 'state-to-state
relationship' doctrine is a very serious setback from the strategic point
of view.... Taiwan [has] not only failed to explore new strategic benefits
but also has been forced by Washington and Beijing to lower its bottom
line."
"Washington's Cross-Strait Position Clear; Taiwan's Options Very
Limited"
Hsu Hsiao-tzu insisted in the centrist, pro-status quo China Times
(7/26): "Washington's clear-cut bottom line for cross-Strait policy will
unavoidably make it very difficult for Taiwan to build its own status or
sovereignty in the framework set by the United States for the cross-Strait
relationship."
AUSTRALIA
"U.S. Mandarin In Beijing"
An editorial in the national business Australian Financial Review (7/30)
discussed Asian regional security and last week's ASEAN meeting, stating:
"It was the visit to Beijing by U.S. Under Secretary of Commerce, David
Aaron, which appears to have made more progress toward calming the sudden
escalation of tension in several parts of Asia.... The visit has been significant...because
it shows that direct communication between the United States and China
is, in practical terms, more important to regional stability than the slow,
process-driven ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting...and the broader talks
that have gone on in Singapore. Second, it underlines the importance of
getting China into the WTO before the next round of multilateral trade
talks, because that would help lock it into the international community
at a time of intense internal debate about future directions."
"Taiwan Ball Is In China's Court"
The national business Australian Financial Review judged (7/26): "China
knows that its recent problems with the United States have provided an
opportunity for Taiwan's competing presidential candidates to make a more
independent Taiwan more of an election issue than it might have been. But
it knows that few countries will risk regional security turmoil by really
supporting the Taiwanese."
HONG KONG
"Hopes Of Better Times Take Wing"
The independent Hong Kong Standard maintained in its editorial (8/1):
"It may be asking too much to expect Sino-U.S. ties to improve much beyond
a stable, working relationship. Beijing has a habit of looking far beyond
the present. It does not, however, have to look very far ahead to see that
President Bill Clinton will not be around for very long. His is already
very much a lame-duck administration. For that matter, so is Mr. Lee's.
Better then for Beijing to wait for their successors and deal with them
on a longer-term basis. But some things cannot wait. WTO entry for Beijing
is one of them, though Beijing now wants the world to believe that it is
no longer in a hurry even on this matter. The ball, as it were, is in Mr.
Clinton's court, and some Washington initiative would probably be appreciated."
"U.S. Military Aircraft's 'Journey That Breaks The Ice'"
Independent Apple Daily News contended (7/30): "The fact that the Beijing
government is allowing a U.S. military aircraft to land on Chinese territory--Hong
Kong--shows that the Beijing government no longer views the United States
as an enemy.... Is it not a clear sign of a defrost? In other words, the
dispute over the NATO bombing of the Chinese Embassy will come to an end.
At the very least, it will not become an obstacle
for Sino-U.S. relations."
"Two States Theory Defrosts Sino-U.S. Relations"
Independent Ming Pao Daily News had this editorial (7/30): "Lee Teng-hui
put forward the two states theory at this time because he wanted to make
use of the worsening Sino-U.S. relations to reposition cross-Strait relations
and to break with the 'one China' convention. However, it has turned into
the stepping stone for the United States to mend its relations with China.
Clinton took the initiative to call Jiang Zemin to reiterate the 'three
nos' policy and to disapprove of the two states theory, and received the
open praise of the Chinese official press."
"Problem-Solving"
The independent South China Morning Post had this editorial (7/27):
"Fear of another missile test by the enigmatic Pyongyang regime cast serious
doubts about how stability can be maintained in the region. But if North
Korea is the greatest threat to peace, as the U.S. secretary of state has
warned, it is by no means the only one. The Taiwan crisis and the rumbling
discord about ownership of the Spratly Islands are not far
behind as potential powder kegs. If reports are accurate and another
missile launch is in the offing, it is difficult to see Pyongyang altering
course at this juncture. Even so, tough talking by the United States and
some weighty persuasion by Beijing might perhaps succeed where the diplomatic
approach has faltered."
"Friendly Lunch Breaks The Ice"
The independent Hong Kong Standard had this editorial (7/26): "Resumption
of high-level talks between China and the United States is, of course,
welcome. When the Pacific giants are not talking we all have to worry.
But the circumstances in which this latest warming has occurred make it
particularly good news.... It is clear that Washington's measured response
to the Taiwan crisis had a lot to do with the easing of tensions. One issue
not resolved at yesterday's meeting was the stalled talks over China's
entry into the World Trade Organization--bogged own by the embassy bombing
row. There is now an opportunity to get things moving again in this areas,
which the two sides should seize forthwith."
INDIA
"ARF The Battle"
An editorial in the centrist Times of India contended (7/28): "The
United States has been more successful in using the ARF as a means to push
its own security concerns than ASEAN has been in doing the same. Thus,
nuclear and missile proliferation issues take precedence over disarmament.
And the struggle against 'global terrorism'--which Washington tends to
define in self-serving ways--is accorded greater priority than other problems
which the region faces. Though proliferation and international terrorism
are vital concerns, India must guard against being seduced by the American
approach to these problems, which condone unilateralism and the use of
force."
"Unnecessary Provocation"
The centrist Hindu told its readers (7/24): "By choosing to raise this
controversy now, Lee has only isolated himself both within Taiwan and from
his sympathizers abroad. At a time when even the United States wants to
revive the political dialogue between China and Taiwan without preconditions,
Lee has overreached himself.... Instead of unnecessarily rocking the boat,
Taiwan and its president will do well to evolve a diplomatic approach and
a political package to begin substantive negotiations with mainland China
on their future relations. This can be better settled through political
dialogue than by the use of force as China warns."
INDONESIA
"Despite Criticism, North Korea Does Not Care"
Leading independent Kompas pointed out (7/31): "It is worrisome that,
being cornered by international diplomacy and frustrated by economic difficulties
and social agitation, North Korea may get desperate and take uncontrolled
actions, including the use of nuclear weapons."
"Spratly Issue Could Escalate"
Pro-government, Islamic-oriented Pelita predicted (7/30): "[The Spratly]
issue will escalate and inflame existing tension and conflict if not settled
very soon.... As long as U.S.-China tension remains, so long as the China-Taiwan
conflict is unsettled, and so long as East Asia is unstable in connection
with the Korean peninsula issue, these problems will complicate a Spratly
settlement."
"Mini-Marshall Plan Needed"
Independent afternoon Berita Buana stressed (7/28): "An interesting
thought was forwarded at the ASEAN meeting in Singapore.... Thai Foreign
Minister Surin Pitsuwan suggested that aid programs from rich countries
to ASEAN countries could be put together into something like a Marshall
Plan.... In fact, this brilliant idea also shows that--at least in Pistuwan's
view--the economic crisis in ASEAN countries is so serious that they badly
need a huge amount of funding to rebuild their economic infrastructures....
We hope that, in the end, a mini-Marshall Plan will indeed be implemented
in the ASEAN region, including in Indonesia."
JAPAN
"U.S.-Japan Dialogue And Deterrence Of North Korea"
Conservative Sankei editorialized (7/30), "[Secretary of Defense Cohen's]
visit to Japan at this juncture is particularly noteworthy. The government
of Japan must establish closer coordination with the United States through
articulating its clear-cut stance on these bilateral security issues....
Japan feels more threatened than the United States by the North Korean
missile. The government of Japan should explain fully to the United States
a range of countermeasures it may take so that the two countries, plus
South Korea, can contain a North Korean
missile. If North Korea test-fires a missile, Japan must take strong,
concrete action swiftly, including suspension of remittances (from Koreans
living in Japan) to North Korea and urging the adoption of a UNSC resolution
to punish North Korea."
"ASEAN Needs To Win Back Presence"
An editorial in liberal Asahi judged (7/29): "The series of foreign
ministerial meetings hosted by ASEAN are over. This year's meetings were
the first ones sponsored by 'ASEAN 10' (members), with Cambodia taking
part for the first time. However, it was outside powers such as the United
States, Japan, China and Russia that took the initiative in addressing
security challenges in the region. It appears the resolve of ASEAN has
declined, as evidenced in its hesitance to discuss the territorial dispute
over the Spratly Islands.... Such an irresolute attitude on the part of
ASEAN reflects the ongoing Asian economic crisis and political turmoil
sweeping the region."
"Preventing Missile Proliferation Is Most Important Goal"
Liberal Mainichi's editorial asserted (7/28): "Japan must realize that
prevention of missile proliferation is more important [than prevention
of test-firing.]"
NEW
ZEALAND
"Taiwan's Policy Shift Creates Fresh Dangers"
Wellington's moderate Evening Post emphasized (7/27): "Pivotal to resolution...are
the diplomatic efforts of the United States. Its Taiwan Relations Act promises
to defend the island if it is attacked, but there are conditions. The Taiwanese
can't be sure America will defend them; Beijing can't be sure it won't.
This is called constructive ambiguity, and it is appropriate for such potentially
volatile circumstances. The world can but hope that both Chinas recognize
that talking remains the only sensible option. The irony is that the ambiguous
one-China policy has kept an uneasy peace for half a century. The United
States must make clear to Beijing that belligerence doesn't pay. But given
more time, the one-China policy could allow a lasting resolution to one
of the world's most dangerous flashpoints."
NORTH
KOREA
"War Fever In South Korea"
Pyongyang's official Korean Central News Agency had this item on its
Internet site (7/29): "The 'defense minister' of South Korea, Jo Song Thae,
recently made much fuss about someone's 'military threat' while answering
an 'interpolation' about the defense policy, according to a report. His
utterances, escalating tensions in the Korean peninsula, are nothing but
an impudent sophism to mislead public opinion to justify their provocation
of a war of aggression on the North. His repeated ballyhoo about 'military
threat' from the North since he took office fully shows his bellicosity
as a servant executing the war policy of the hypocritical 'people's government.'
Never should it go unnoticed that he laid stress on deterring war in the
Korean peninsula and ensuring 'victory' in emergencies by establishing
the 'South Korea-U.S. joint defense system' at 'top-level.' The U.S. colonial
servants' remarks about the system prove how wild they are running to kill
fellow countrymen hand in glove with their U.S. master....
"Unpardonable are the anti-national utterances of the South Korean
warmongers about 'deterrent force' and the establishment of the 'South
Korea-U.S. joint defense system' at 'top-level' today, with a new millennium
just at hand. We will deal a fatal blow at the provocateurs and emerge
victorious."
PHILIPPINES
"Why Can't ASEAN Settle Spratlys Issue?"
Jesus Sison remarked in the independent Malaya (7/29): "U.S. Secretary
of State Madeleine Albright told ASEAN members that 'the stakes are too
high to permit a cycle to emerge in which each incident leads to another
with potentially greater crises and graver consequences--referring to the
problem of who owns the Spratly Islands.' In a prepared paper for the ASEAN
Regional Forum (ARF), she continued: 'We cannot simply sit on the sidelines
and watch.' The Philippines is moving strongly for ASEAN action on the
Spratly's issue. Malaysia, one of the claimants, has opposed the Philippine
proposal saying that ASEAN is not the proper forum. Why don't the ASEAN
members sit around a table and decide the issue once and for all, before
the territorial claims explode into armed confrontation?"
"America Takes A Stand"
The independent Manila Standard had this editorial (7/28): "The biggest
threat to regional stability is whether China should ever put up structures
in areas claimed by Taiwan, which now seems set to abandon its one China
policy in favor of becoming an independent state. Taiwan may physically
be little more than an island off the coast of the mainland, but no one
can say that its military will be easy pickings to any opponent. How far
will the United States go to defend its allies in the Spratlys? The only
way anyone will ever know is when that
superpower is pushed to the limit. When that happens, the Philippines
must pray that a diplomatic solution is still possible."
SOUTH
KOREA
"North Korea's Responsibility"
Moderate Hankook Ilbo had this editorial (7/31): "Tensions on the Korean
Peninsula are high.... Such tensions were palpable in the determined posture
the American delegation adopted during Secretary Cohen's meeting with Korean
Defense Minister Cho.... The United States and Korea should exhaust all
their diplomatic efforts first before 'pressing' the North with a worst-case
scenario.... Now, the choice is the North's to make.... [South] Korea should
be able to produce its own missiles with a range of 500 kilometers. The
balance of power is the best way to restrain a war."
"List Of Demands For North Korea"
Conservative Segye Ilbo (7/31) opined: "The core of the discussion
Secretary Cohen had with the Japanese government and ours is this: 'military
measures' will be pursued in the event of a missile launch by North Korea.
We support this. We find it very appropriate that the three nations have
finally decided 'harsh clubs,' not just carrots, will be required."
"North Korea Should Not Misjudge Again"
Independent Dong-A Ilbo remarked (7/30): "Though North Korea is not
launching a missile test right now, tensions nevertheless are running high.
As if reflecting this, Secretary Cohen is visiting Seoul, a visit whose
purpose is to send the North a clear message of warnings.... To some degree,
the United States is demonstrating a stance harsher than that of ours,
and the North should heed this.... Japan, too, is unusually stern this
time. Provoked by the North, Japan is now on the way to rearming itself,
a new development that would certainly provoke China and Russia in turn....
An arms race among our neighboring powers never helps either side on the
peninsula.... North Korea should stop its brinkmanship diplomacy."
"Warnings From U.S. And ROK Defense Ministers"
Independent Hankyoreh argued (7/30): "We would like to point out that
cornering the North may not be the best way to go. The North could lash
out, which would immediately heighten tensions on the Peninsula.... What
is most important for now is to strengthen solidarity among the United
States, Japan and Korea. And we would do well to seek cooperation from
China and Russia in inducing the North to refrain from launching the missile
test. Lastly, we would like to stress that the situation should not be
automatically led to a phase of military tension even if the North does
carry out its missile launch."
"U.S. Shakes Hands With China, Russia"
Kim Sung-rak of conservative Chosun Ilbo wrote (7/28): "In Singapore,
Albright's session with her Chinese counterpart was also considered as
having made the first step toward normalized Sino-U.S. relations.... It
looks as if the issue of China's membership at the WTO will somehow be
resolved at the up-coming Clinton-Jiang summit scheduled for the next month....
The United States is scoring diplomatic points, thanks to its economic
strength."
"Sino-U.S. Relations Warming Up"
Washington correspondent Kook Ki-yun observed in conservative Segye
Ilbo (7/27): "Secretary Albright met with her Chinese counterpart in Singapore
to discuss issues regarding the Korean Peninsula and Taiwan, the occasion
signaling that the two nations have returned to the phase of dialogue.
The two nations, in other words, have reversed the course of their deteriorated
relationship since the mistaken bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade....
Washington's expression of firm support for 'one China' gave China ground
to return to dialogue."
VIETNAM
"From A Call To A Commitment"
The lead editorial in Sai Gon Giai Phong (Liberated Saigon), the mouthpiece
of Ho Chi Minh City's Communist Party, commented (7/29): "U.S. Secretary
of State Madeleine Albright, applied her excellent eloquence to call for
ASEAN countries for pay further attention to their recovery plans. The
call was a strong one, yet it included no commitment that the United States
will provide aid and support to ASEAN countries in this effort. Okay, it's
all very good to educate one another. However, goodwill cannot be expressed
by words only. Words and deeds should go together." |