Joseph Cheng
Joseph Cheng
Joseph Cheng Yu-shek, JPis a Hong Kong political scientist and democracy activist. He had been the secretary general of the Civic Party and convenor of pro-democratic groups including Power for Democracy and Alliance for True Democracy...
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Taiwan probably will try to present itself as a victim of the law.
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There is no one else who can do it and there is also the face issue -- if China switches leaders after just two years it will be an admission that their first choice was wrong.
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It hasn't really left anyone in any more of an advantageous position. It's going to be a rather difficult situation for everyone involved.
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Japan is certainly eager to improve relations. On the other hand, China also realizes that its ties with Japan are essential for regional stability, China's economy, and so on. If leaders can avoid provocative statements and actions, ties can improve.
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Today they march against Japan, tomorrow they can march against the central government.
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It will take time and there will be no immediate breakthroughs. But someone has to take the first step.
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A lot of the older peasants, how can they find other employment? They have lost their land, they have no money, they have no social security, they cannot find jobs. There are bound to be serious, serious social problems.
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You need to have concrete proposals, and I think the leadership is ready to offer something.
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An improvement in his image in the eyes of the Chinese people will strengthen his hand and show that he is in control, that he is no longer restrained by Jiang Zemin.
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A new prime minister will always have an opportunity to make a fresh gesture to improve relations. And I think Chinese leaders would also like to seize the opportunity.
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One has to be aware that you have structural factors in Japan such as the LDP trying to exploit nationalist feelings, the Japanese yearning to be treated as a normal state and Japan in general would like to secure a higher status in the international community.
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Both sides have to be careful, they have to be responsive to the rising nationalist sentiments in their respective countries, so there is very limited room for maneuver,
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The party has no intention of allowing a free press, but now they have to contend with growing professionalism among journalists, profit seeking by media and the effects of exposure to media outside China.
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There is a bit of speculation that Mr Jiang has been pushed aside, as there are certain subtle pressures suggesting that he should step down.