Wednesday, October 28, 2009
china confidential
Japanese Automakers Set Records in China
Japan's auto industry is coming back, thanks to its booming China business. Toyota, Honda, and Nissan hit record production numbers in China for September. Click here for the story.
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Is Turkey Turning Against the West?
Euronews reports:
Some commentators are asking whether there may be a shift underway in Turkey’s foreign policy. At a meeting in Turkey last year between the Iranian and Turkish presidents, Ankara made it clear it wanted to improve bilateral relations. The Turkish president was quoted as saying their ties are based on their beliefs, culture and deep historical roots.
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Affluent Young Chinese Love Diamonds
China, a country where gold and jade have traditionally signified love, is surpassing Japan as the world's second-largest consumer of diamonds, after the United States. Click here for the story.
Top Chinese General Welcomed to Pentagon
The United States defense chief calls for a lasting dialogue and military cooperation. Clickhere for the story.
Iran Dragging Out Nuclear Negotiations
Iran's state television says the country will accept the general framework of a United Nations-brokered uranium deal, but will demand some "important changes."The network reported the development Tuesday saying the comments were made by unnamed officials with ties to Iran's nuclear negotiating team. The network also says Iran will offer its formal response to the UN proposal "within 48 hours."
The proposal from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) would require Iran to send its uranium abroad for low-level enrichment. The plan is aimed at preventing Iran from enriching uranium to the point that it can be used for nuclear weapons.
In the meantime, Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad says Iran will continue its nuclear program. He says when an "illegal regime" has nuclear weapons, it is impossible for other countries to be denied the right to have "peaceful nuclear energy."
Reference to Israel
Ahmadinejad's comments Tuesday were an apparent reference to Israel. He made the remarks while meeting with visiting Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who has voiced support for Iran's nuclear program.
Elsewhere, French Foreign Minister Bernard Kouchner has expressed frustration with the pace of negotiations with Iran. Tuesday, he accused Tehran of using delay tactics.
China Confidential analysts agree. Iran will play with words, they predict, in order to play for time.
There is no diplomatic solution to the problem of Islamist Iran. Regime change is the only alternative to potentially catastrophic conflict.
Australian Firms Ink Big China Deals
Australian companies have signed more than $3 billion in contracts for projects in Guangdong. Click here for the story.
Stage Set for New Round of US-China Trade Talks
The trade talks, which begin tomorrow, ahead of U.S. President Barack Obama's upcoming visit, are expected to be acrimonious, as reported here.
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