Good Friday, Advise to Bush on Sino-Japan issue

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On President Hu’s visit to the US next week, Center for Stratety and International Security (CSIS), an influential think tank in DC, held a discussion yesterday.

At this discussion, Curt Campell, CSIS senior vice president and scholar in Asian strategy, give out his advise on Sino-Japan issue, when being asked how President Bush should react if this issue ever raised during talks with President Hu.

“So basically what the United States – what President Bush will say to President Hu – and I have high confidence in this – is that Japan is a good friend. They are a sovereign democracy. We give them advice but they make their own decisions ultimately. You need to try to do what you can to reach out to build stronger trust and confidence with Tokyo during a difficult period. That’s what I would say.” (CSIS Press briefing on Mr. Hu's visit)