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FBIS-CHI-96-020 CONTENTS 30 January 1996
NOTICE: An * indicates material not disseminated in electronic form.
INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
General
PRC: Spokesman on ‘Foreign Warship’ in Strait [XINHUA] / . . .. . . . . . l
PRC: Spokesman Blames Taiwan for Lack of Talks (ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE / . l
PRC: ROK -U. S. Differences Cited on DPRK Food Aid /B eijing International] /. ... .. .. l
United States & Canada
PRC: Sino-Canadian Trade Ties Improve [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE / . . l
PRC: ‘Strict Compliance’ With Sino-U.S. Communiques Urged [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] 2
Near East & South Asia
PRC: Arab League Chief on PRC Role in Mideast Peace [XINHUA] / . . . . . 2
PRC: Commentator on ‘Historic’ Palestine Election [RENMIN RIBAO 23 Jan] / . 2
Latin America & Caribbean
PRC: Zhu Rongiji Arrives in Argentina for 4-Day Visit [XINHUA] / . . . . . . 4
PRC: Argentine Minister Met With Zhu Rongji [XINHUA] / .. . . . . . 4
PRC: Zhu Rongji Departs Argentina for Chile [XINHUA] / . . . . . . . . . . 5
PRC: Zhu Rongji Arrives in Chile for Official Visit [XINHUA] / . — 5
PRC: Chen Muhua Met With Mexican Senate Visitors [XINHUA] / . . 5
NATIONAL AFFAIRS
Political & Social
PRC: Nuclear Testing Program To Proceed ‘as Planned [AFP] . . . . 6
PRC: Yang Shangkun Arrives in Shenzhen [Hong Kong MING PAO 30 Jan] / . . . . . 6
PRC: Jiang Zemin, Li Ruihuan on United Front Work [XINHUA] / . . . .. . 7
PRC: Jiang Zemin Addresses Discipline Inspection Meeting [XINHUA] / . . . 9
PRC: Propaganda Office Heads Decide on 1996 Goals [XINHUA] / . .. 11
PRC: Zou Jiahua Inspects Shaanxi 15-21 Jan [XINHUA] / . . . . . . 13
91 * Party Chief Warns Journalists on Errors /H ong Kong EASTERN EXPRESS 30 13
. Oy ~~ N 3 — —
Military & Public Security
PRC: Li Peng Signs State Council Decree on Police Gear, Weapons [XINHUA] / . . . 17
PRC: Official Discusses New Law on Police Weapons [XINHUA] 7 . . . .. 17
PRC: PLA Demobilizing, Armed Police Force Expanding / Hong Kong MING PAO 24 Jan] / 18
PRC: 2d Artillery Corps Training Reform Successful (JIEFANGJUN BAO 10 Dec / 19
PRC: New Military Training Program Promulgated /JIEFANGJUN BAO 12 Dec . 19
PRC: Military Management, Education Score ‘Marked Results’ /JIEFANGJUN BAO 15 Dec] 20
PRC: Review of 1995 PLA Party Building Achievements /JIEFANGJUN BAO 20 Dec / 21
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PRC: Lanzhou MR Group Army Stresses Grass-Roots (JIEFANGJUN BAO 14 Dec .. 22
PRC: Commentary on ‘Forefront’ Role of Brigades, Regiments (JIEFANGJUN BAO 14 Dec/ 23
PRC: Shandong Secretary Speaks at Military District Plenum [Jinan Radio / . . . . 24
PRC: Navy Officer on Likelihood of Large-Scale Naval War [JIANCHUAN ZHISHI 8 Aug] 24
ECONOMIC AFFAIRS
General
PRC: Rural Enterprise Development in 8th Plan Cited /NONGMIN RIBAO 16 Nov] _............. 28
PRC: Nuclear Industry Shifts to Civilian Production [XINHUA] / . . . . . .. 31
PRC: Prices Increase for Textile Raw Materials [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE / . 31
a Makers Expand Market Share (CHINA DAILY (BUSINESS WEEKLY) *
an- Feb . .. . . — ——— NENT
PRC: Aviation Director on Safety, Infrastructure [XINHUA] / . . . . . 32
PRC: Civil Aviation Infrastructure Goals for 9th Plan CHINA DAILY 30 Jan] / . .. 33
PRC: Capital Airport Expansion Project Viewed [XINHUA] / . .. e 33
PRC: State Sets Controls on Aviation Rentals, Purchases [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE / 44
PRC: State Announces 1995 Gold Production Figures [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] _.............. 34
Finance & Banking
PRC: State To Adjust Investment Targets in 1996 [XINHUA] / . . . tee 35
PRC: Scope of Development Bank Loans Outlined [XINHUA] / . . . . . . . . . 35
PRC: Hebei Conference Sums Up 1995 Banking Work /Shijiazhuang Radio] M // . . . . .. . 36
PRC: Over-Counter Stock Market Thriving in Wuhan [XINHUA] / . . e. 36
Foreign Trade & Investment
PRC: Ministry Releases Figures on Technology Imports (ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] / 37
PRC Diplomat in U.S. Views Bilateral Trade, Problems (GUOJI SHANGBAO 20 Nov] / . 37
PRC: Rules on Foreign-Funded Commodity Inspection Firms {[GUOJI SHANGBAO 12 Nov] 39
PRC: Committee To Approve Import-Export Inspectors [XINHUA] 7 . . .. 41
PRC: Customs Official Outlines Planned Tariff Reforms [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] /. 4
PRC: Foreign Tourism Increases in 1995 [XINHUA] .........ccccccssscsscsecsseecscersseesestearscsseseeeeneecacees 41
PRC: Official Outlines 5-Year Foreign Tourism Goals [XINHUA] 7 . . . . 42
PRC: Progress in Campaign Against Counterfeit Goods [RENMIN RIBAO 23 Jan] / . 42
PRC: Commentator Backs Campaign Against Fake Goods /[RENMIN RIBAO 23 Jan] / 43
Agriculture
PRC: Fodder Information Computer Network Goes On Line /NONGMIN RIBAO 17 Dec / 44
PRC: U.S. Eager To Increase Farm Exports to PRC [CHINA DAILY 30 Jan] / . . . . .. 44
PRC: Singapaore, U.S. Firms To Help Cotton Farmers [XINHUA] / .. . .. . . 45
PRC: Fujian Boosts Agriculture Capital Projects [XINHUA] / . . . . 45
PRC: Hebei Boosts Agriculture in Arid Mountain Areas [XINHUA] 7 . . . 45
PRC: Dalian Grain Market To Expand With World Bank Loans [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] 46
PRC: Liaoning Self-Sufficient in Foodstuffs [XINHUA] / . 46
REGIONAL AFFAIRS
East Region
PRC: Anbau Officials Interviewed on Development (BEIJING REVIEW 29 Jan-4 Feb] _........... 47
PRC: Pujian Party Secretary Views New Year Tasks [FUJIAN RIBAO I Jan] .........0.000000000000: 48
PRC: Jiangsu CPC Plenum Examines Five-Year Plan [XINHUA RIBAO 19 Dec / . 49
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PRC: Jiangxi Official Discusses Entrepreneurs AVG RIBAO 8 Nov] / .............00.0++- . 49
*Commentary on Creating Mighty Corps of Entrepreneurs (JIANGX/ RIBAO 8 Vo / . .. 50
PRC: Shanghai Exceeds 1995 Customs Intake Target [XINHUA|_ / 8
PRC: Shanghai Recruits Overseas Chinese Students [XINHUA] / 0 51
PRC: Shanghai Seeks Foreign Experts for Development [XINHUA] / . . .. 52
PRC: Shanghai Population Drops for 3d Year [XINHUA] F . . . . . .. 52
PRC: Shandong Reports Results in Corruption Cases [Jinan Radio /. . .. . . . . . . . . . . 33
PRC: Shanghai Income Tax Collection ‘Almost’ Doubles [XINHUA] 7 . . 53
PRC: Shanghai Industrial Output Tops 500 Billion Yuan [XINHUA] / . . . . 53
PRC: Shanghai's Caohejin High-Tech Zone Featured [XINHUA] 7 . . — 33
PRC: Shanghai Drawing Up Telecommunications Plans [XINHUA] / . . . . 56
PRC: Mayor on Shanghai's 1996 Economic Target [XINHUA] J . . . . . . . 4
North Region
PRC: Modern Customs System Taking Shape in Beijing [XINHUA] 7 . . . .. 84
PRC: Tourism Increases in Beijing Noted [XINHUA] / . . . . . . . . . .. . ... r. 35
PRC: Beijing Expands Markets for Farm, Sideline Products [XINHUA] / . .. 55
PRC: Hebei Governor Speaks at Forum on Opening Up [Shijiazhuang Radio / . .. . . . 55
PRC: Pillar Industry Development Plan for Tianjin [XINHUA] / . . . . . . . . 56
PRC: Tianjin Mayor Addresses Municipal Plenary Meeting [Tianjin Radio / . . . . . . . 50
PRC: Tianjin's Machinery Industry Development Cited [XINHUA] / . . . .. 58
Northwest Region
PRC: Shaanxi CPC Plenary Session Concludes 11 Nov {SHAANXI RIBAO 12 Nov] / . . 58
PRC: Shaanxi Accelerating Personnel Reform [SHAANXI] RIBAO 25 Nov] / . .. 60
PRC: Shaanxi Governor Addresses Economic Meeting [SHAANXI RIBAO 23 Dec / . 61
PRC: Shaanxi Secretary Speaks at Economic Meeting [SHAANXI RIBAO 23 Dec, .. 65
PRC: Shaanxi Holds Planning Work Conference 7 Jan [SHAANXI RIBAO 8 Jan / . 69
PRC: Shaanxi To Reform Province-Sponsored Institutions NVU, .. 70
PRC: Xinjiang Acting Party Secretary Interviewed /U rumgi TV] . . . . . . . . 7¹
PRC: New Oil, Gas Field Discovered in Tarim Basin [XINHUA] / . . .. 72
PRC: Xinjiang Ethnic Minorities Growing Cotton [XINHUA] ..0........c.ccccccscsscesessssecseceseseeseecncers 72
PRC: Xinjiang Company Seeks Shares Subscribers [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] / . .. 72
PRC: Xinjiang Reports Official Discipline Cases [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE / 72
PRC MEDIA ON TAIWAN AFFAIRS
PRC: Jiang’s Policy Speech on PRC-Taiwan Reviewed [Tokyo KYODO] / . 74
PRC: Li Peng Castigates Taiwan Separatists [XINHUA] / . . sse. 74
PRC: Li Peng Reaffirms Policy on Taiwan Reunification [XINHUA] / . .. . . . 75
PRC: Li Peng Says Taiwan Leaders Only Regional Leaders [XINHUA] 7 . .. .. 75
PRC: Li Teng-hui Position on Reunification Criticized [XINHUA] 7 . .. . v 76
PRC: Reunification Policy Emphasized at Beijing Rally [XINHUA] / . . . 77
PRC: Proposals Made on Trade Cooperation With Taiwan [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] / 78
PRC: Media Criticizes Taiwan Authorities on Nimitz Affair [ZHONGGUO TONGXUN SHE / 78
PRC: Pujian Policy Supports Increased Trade With Taiwan [ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE] / 79
PRC: Hainan, Taiwan Increase Cultural, Economic Exchanges [XINHUA] / 80
TAIWAN
Taiwan: Taipei To Adopt New Measures in Cross-Strait Ties CN / . . 81
be Taipei Vows To Improve Ties Wich Mainland /H ong Kong HONGKONG STANDARD 30 1
30 January 1996 4 China
Taiwan: Hsu Li-teh Says Nothing New’ in Li Peng Speech [CNA] / . . 82
Taiwan: Candidates Refute Li Peng’s Remarks on Leaders (CNA/ 82
Taiwan: PRC Army, Police To Suspend Spring Festival Holiday /T aipei LIEN-HO PAO 26 un / 82
Taiwan: Ministry Denies Lobbying U.S. for Presidential Invitation N / .. . . 83
Taiwan: ROK U.S. Office Denies Lobbying for Presidential Visit /C A / —
Taiwan: Navy Engages in 3-Day Live-Shelling Exercise [CNA] / : —
Taiwan: Consultations on Bid To Enter WTO Held in Tokyo [CNA] / — m
Taipei: Consensus Reached on Development Project With Panama [CNA] / .. . 84
Taiwan: Two Candidates Register for Presidential Election / C VNA / . *
Taiwan: Li Teng-hui To Reappoint Lien as Premier in Feb / VNA 7 . . .. . . .. 85
Taiwan: Army To Classify Arms Purchases Top Secret’ Taipei TZU-LI WAN-PAO 22 Jan / 86
HONG KONG & MACAO
Hong Kong
PRC:— Minister Assures Hong Kong of Bright Puture (Hong Kong CHING c TAO PAO 22
PRC: B—e Strategy, Cooperation Seminar Held [Hong Kong TA KUNG PAO 24 Nov] // . 94
Hong Kong: Financing Lined Up for Superterminal Project [XINHUA] 7 . 95
Hong Kong: Britain Pressed for Visa-Free Entry Hong Kong EASTERN EXPRESS 25 Jan / 95
Hoag Kong: Ex tradiuon Issue Not on ILO Agenda’ /H ong Kong HONGKONG STANDARD 30
H Antitrust Law Unlikely Before Handover [Hong Kong SOUTH CHINA SUNDAY
MBRNING POST 28 Jan] . — — 3 97
ace Editorial Urges Priority for Broadcasting Bill /H ong Kong EASTERN EXPRESS 25
—— 100
2 — Committe te Speak Up for People (Hong hentia HONGKONG *
Macao
PRC: Economic Exchanges With M = Viewed as Beneficial [XINHUA] F 101
PRC: Bank of China To Help Readjus: Macao Economy [XINHUA] / . . . 102
FBIS-CHI-96-020
30 January 1996 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 1
General “two Chinas,” still pursuing the so-called “elastic and
PRC: Spokesman on ‘Foreign Warship’ in Strait pragmatic diplomacy,” and purchasing a large quantity
of military equipment. He said: Only when the Taiwan
OW3001130196 Beijing XINHUA Hong Kong Service
authorities stop activities of splitting the motherland not
in Chinese 1154 GMT 30 Jan 96
only in word but also in deed will cross-strait relations
[By reporter Hai Sheng (3189 3932) be able to be restored.
FBIS Translated Text] Beijing, 30 Jan (XINHUA) — The spokesman reiterated that China will continue to
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Chen Jian said
pursue the peaceful reunification principal; but at the
here this afternoon that in view of the present condition
same time, China will continue to stress, as usual, that
in we Taiwan Strait, China is paying close attention
being a sovereign state, if necessary, nonpeaceful means
to [shi fen guan zhu 0577 0433 7070 3137] foreign
will be used to realize national reunification. However,
warships passing through the Taiwan Swait. He said:
if foreign forces attempt to separate Taiwan from the
China hopes the situation in the Taiwan Strait will
motherland or Taiwan is made independent, China will
remain stable and is against any foreign forces meddling
use armed force to realize the motherland's reuninic ation
in the Taiwan issue.
without any hesitation.
The above remarks were made by Chen Jian in answer
to a reporters question in connection with the passing PRC: ROK-U:S. ‘Differences’ Cited on DPRK Food
of a U.S. aircraft carrier through the Taiwan Strait. He Aid
said: The Taiwan Strait is a strait used for international S$K2701145696 Beijing China Radio International
navigation. Innocent passage [wu hai tong guo 2477 in Korean 1100 GMT 27 Jan 96
1364 6639 6665] by foreign vessels is permissibie, but
they should abide by the relevant international laws and FBIS Translated Text) The ROK, the United States,
practices when passing through the strait. and Japan held an assistant minister-level conference
in Honolulu, Hawaii on 25 January and discussed the
PRC: Spokesman Blames Taiwan for Lack of Talks Korean issue.
OW3001145296 Beijing ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE
Differences were revealed between the ROK and the
in Chinese 1227 GMT 30 Jan 96
United States concerning the issue of giving food aid
FBIS Translated Text] Beijing, 30 Jan (ZHONGGUO to the DPRK. One day before the conference began,
XINWEN SHE) — Foreign Affairs Ministry spokesman the delegates of the three countries held bilateral talks.
Chen Jian today said that the Taiwan authorities must Talks were held between the ROK and Japan, between
bear all responsibility for the failure to hold talks the United States and the ROK, and between the United
between leaders of the two sides of the strait. States and Japan. They held tripartite talks on 25
January.
Today is the first anniversary of Jiang Zemin's eight-
point proposal speech, and Chen Jian said this when They intensively discussed the issue of whether food
answering reporters’ relevant questions. aid should be given to the DPRK. Prior to attending
the conference, U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Lord
Chen Jian pointed out: In the past year, the Taiwan
said the United States will offer food aid to the
authorities not only refused to make any positive
DPRK. Howeve the ROK side said Pyongyang has
response to Jiang Zemin's eight-point proposal, but
not changed its hostile attitude toward Seoul and that
also carried out activities of splitting the motherland in
the ROK will thus not provide aid to North Korea for
the international arena and seriously harmed cross-strait
relations. the time being.
The spokesman stressed that Jiang Zemin's speech now By stressing this position that day, the ROK delegation
reniains a programmatic document for the settlement of has successfully persuaded Japan.
the Taiwan issue.
United States & Canada
He said: In the Ninth Five-Year Plan period, China will
recover the exercise of sovereignty over Hong Kong and
PRC: Sino-Canadian Trade Ties Improve
Macao, and after that, the reunification of the two sides
of the strait will become a more prominent issue. OW2901161596 Beijing ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE
in English 1323 GMT 29 Jan 96
Chen Jian pointed out: At present, while creating a false
impression of relaxation between the two sides of the FIS Transcribed Text] Toronto, January 29 (CNS) —
Strait, they are still stepping up activities of creating During the past few years, economic and trading links
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between China and Canada have become more close- to the USA and intellectual property mghts remained,
knit. In 1995 bilateral trade value grew by 25 percent. Hu pointed out that: “The fact that China, the world's
The number of deputy ministerial officials who visited largest developing country, is able to complement the
Canada last year almost doubled that of 1994 to reach 78 USA, the world's most prosperous country in so far as
and speaks for the close relationship that exits between economic and trading ties are concerned, will continue
the ‘wo countries, according to the Chinese Embassy in to see our bilateral ties flourish in 1996.”
Canada.
On the question of joining the World Trade Organisation
Of the delegations that visited Canada iu 1995, the most (WTO), Hu repeated th. the Chinese Government's at-
outstanding was that led by Li Peng last October when titude of On the basis of the Uruguay Round, China
the Chinese Premier headed an entourage that included will happily accept WTO membership as a develop-
the Secretaofr thye G-eneGrule Onffiece rof tahel Sta te ing country and, accordingly, shoulder its commitments
Council Luo Gan, State Planning Commissioner Chen commensurate with its standard of economic develop-
Jinhua and exec ve officers from 13 major state firms ment.” He further said that China was ready to join the
under the direct supervision of the State Council. WTO at any time but the question of when was not for
China tu decide.
In the opinion of Canadian businessmen, dialogue be-
tween Chinese and Canadian businessmen had prompted
Near East & South Asia
frequent visits to Canada by senior Chinese officials and
had greatly helped in accelerating economic and trading PRC: Arab League Chief on PRC Role in Mideast
ties between the two countries. Peace
In 1994, trade and investment between China and OW2801233596 Beijing XINHUA in English
Canada rose 29.4 percent. In 1995, it again jumped 1750 GMT 28 Jan
25.6 percent to top C [Canadian] $7.5 billion. In
FBIS Transcribed Text} Cairo, January 28 (XINHUA)
general, Canadian businessmen feel optimistic about
— Secretary General of the Cairo-based Arab League
future bilateral ties between the two countries.
(AL) Esmat Abdul Meguid has stressed the importance
of the Chinese role in supporting the Arab people to
PRC: ‘Strict Compliance’ With Sino-U.S.
seek a durable and just peace in the Middle East.
Communiques Urged
OW3001153796 Beijing ZHONGGUO XINWEN SHE The AL chief made the remarks in a message to Chinese
in English 1239 GMT 30 Jan 96 Foreign Minister Qian Qichen Saturday [27 January). In
the message, he voiced the AL's keenness on boosung
FBIS Transcribed Text] Beijing, January 30 (CNS) — Sino-Arab relations.
China’s Ministry of Foreign Trade & Economic Co-
operation is urging the US Government to act in strict Abdel Wahab al-Saket, former director of ihe AL's
compliance with the three Sino-US Joint Communiques Arab Department, said in the same day that the coming
as well as abolish its system of annual review prior to period will witness a considerable advancement in Arab-
renewing China's most-favoured-nation status. Chinese relations.
Ministry spokesman Hu Zhaoging said at a press brief- The volume of trade exchange between Arab countries
ing today: "Economic and trading ties between China and China in 1995 reached four billion U.S. dollars.
and the USA should not be interrupted by irrelevancies
PRC: Commentator on ‘Historic’ Palestine Election
despite the possibility that Sino-US relations may be af-
fected by domestic politics in view of the forthcoming HK3001041396 Beijing RENMIN RIBAO in Chinese
US presidential election.” 23 Jan 96 p6
"As a result of Li Teng-hui's visit to America last {Commenaator’s article: “An Historic Feat
year, Sino-US relations suddenly turned sour. However,
(PTS Translated Text for FBIS} The result of Palestine's
despite repeated clashes, bilateral economic and trading
first election has been announced: With an overwhelm-
links continued to accelerate to achieve a 15 percent
ing majority of votes, ‘Arafat, chairman of the PLO
increase in turnover to US$ 40.83 billion in 1995
Executive Committee, won the election and was elected
maintaining the US's place as China's third largest
chairman of the Palestine national organ of power (au-
trading partner.”
tonomous government), Members of the “Fatah” organ-
Whilst conceding that differences such as the most- ization, the mainstream of the FO led by ‘Arafat, have
favourednation issue, the trade imbalance, the US's also gained the majority of seats on the Palestine Com-
anti-dumping policy respecting China, textile exports mittee.
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30 January 1996 INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS 3
The election in Palestine under the direct leadership year, Israeli troops withdrew from Janin and five other
of the Palestine autonomous regime constitutes an cities and townships, which paved the way for Pales-
historic feat completed in the land of Palestine. It tine’s election. On the question of the troops withdrawal
is another step taken toward building the state of and preparations for the election, Israel basically hon-
Palestine and ultimately realizing the lofty national ored its commitments made in the “Principled State-
objective. The election fully embodied the staunch will ment and the Taba Agreement,” and offered coopera-
of the Palestinian people in yearning for freedom and tion, which included shortening as much as possible the
independence. It is a result achieved by the Palestinian period of army redeployment and duly increasing the
people through long-term struggle and is a victory for seats on the Palestine Committee. Hence, Palestine’s
Palestine’s just cause. successful election increased mutual trust and coopera-
tion between Palestine and Israel. It is a good indication
Palestine’s election is actually a “determination by the
of the deep-going development of the Palestinian-Israeli
all the people on Pélestine-Israel peace. Arafat won
peace process, which will exert a positive influence on
widespread support in the current election and his
the comprehensive and just soluuon of the Middle East
victory elated the broad ranks of Palestinian people in
question.
both Gaza and the West Bank of the Jordan, which
shows that the Palestinian people, who experienced and The elected Palestine Committee will have legislative
suffered the war years, deeply believe that the policy powers. This is an important turning point in the build-
of peace pursued by ‘Arafat is the only correct choice ing of Palestine’s organs of power. The committee and
to realize the long- cherished wish of the people and to the national organs of power will work out a consti-
rebuild their homeland. tutional” basic law for the transition of Palestine's au-
tonomy and also determine the general ptinciples and
The Palestinian people cherished very much the hard-
str.cegy for the upcoming talks between Palestine and
won election. They regarded the election as a golden
Israel on their ultimate status. It should be noted that
opportunity to exercise their legitimate national rights.
from the election of the Palestine Committee and the
With great political enthusiasm and a strong sense of
formation of the executive organs to the establishment
participation in political affairs, they vigorously and
of the State of Palestine, enjoying genuine sovereignty,
seriously plunged themselves into the election. The
from the West Bank of the Jordan to Gaza, the Pales-
proportion of registered voters in both the West Bank
tinian people are shouldering a very arduous mission.
of the Jordan and Gaza reached 90 percent. Although
The talks between Palestine and Israel on their ultimate
unfavorable factors affecting voter sentiment appeared
status will involve Jerusalem, settlements, the return of
in East Jerusalem and Hebron, the overall voting rate
refugees, borders, and other thorny issues, which will
in Palestine’s presidential election reached as high as
be a more complicated struggle.
60 percent and even exceeded 95 percent in some
towns and villages. The effective organization work
Latin America & Caribbean
of the Palestine Autonomous Government has been
affirmed and has won the praise of observers from
PRC: Zhu Rongji Arrives in Argentina for 4-Day
all countries. The election embodied the principles of
Visit
fairness, freedom, and democracy, as it was carried out
in an orderly way strictly in accordance with Palestine’s OW2601160296 Beijing XINHUA in English
“Election Law.” This proved from one aspect that the 1547 GMT 26 Jan 96
Palestinian people are totally capable of managing their
{[FBIS Transcribed Text] Buenos Aires, January 26
own affairs and being masters of their own destiny. The
(XINHUA) — Chinese Vice Premier Zhu Rongji ar-
birth of the Paiestine autonomous regime is conducive to
rived here this morning for a four-day official visit to
Palestine’s social stability and economic development.
Argentina.
The “Principied Declaration on Arrangements for Pro-
In a written speech at the airport, Zhu stated that his visit
visional Autonomy” signed by Palestine and Israel
aims to enhance mutual understanding and strengthen
in September 1993 stipulated that Palestine's election
the contact between the two countries’ high-ranking
should be held no later than nine months after the dec-
officials. He also hoped that his visit will be conducive
laration went into effect. As both sides still had se-
to promoting the mutual cooperation in all fields.
rious differences on a number of issues and the ex-
tremist forces on each side wied to hinder and under- Recalling Argentine President Carlos Saul Menem's
mine the progress of the talks, the Palestine-Israel “Taba second tour to China in October last year, Zhu said the
Agreement” was not officially signed until the end of visit marked a new stage of the friendly and cooperative
last September. Over a month or so at the end of last relations between China and Argentina.
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