David Miliband

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Tuesday 03 February, 2009

EU-China

The visit of Premier Wen to Brussels, before his trip to London, involved an announcement of renewed EU/China cooperation.  In the talks over the last 3 days in London the EU was a significant presence – as a trade block and partner above all, and an institution where the Chinese want Britain to have a strong view.  The two PM’s announced a new drive in bilateral trade and inter cooperation, for example on climate change; but this goes side by side with stronger European ties, not at the expense of them.

Posted at 10:58 03 February 2009 by David Miliband  |  Comments[5]

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It would be good if we could have an uploaded video on the fco website of your remarks at the UK China strategy launch in manchester so that even if we weren't there, we can still hear what you have to say about it. I would like to see more video content of UK officials both in London and overseas to see our work abroad. I have seen BSN but the length of clips are v. short.

Posted by Kieran on February 03, 2009 at 03:08 PM GMT #

Hmm - "renewed EU/China cooperation" but Wen wouldn't talk to Sarkozy because Sarko had the temerity to meet with the Dalai Lama. That smacks of childish petulance to me, not EU/China cooperation.

Posted by Paul E on February 03, 2009 at 06:22 PM GMT #

Now that he's gone, is there any chance of a comment from you about the deal over Tibet?

Posted by OwenE2 on February 06, 2009 at 09:12 PM GMT #

The level of co-operation can easily be measured by the willingness of Chinese Consulates to give Business Visas. There is now a Tat for Tat situation where Chinese Consulate personell are openly informing applicants that they will no longer give 60 days 1 year multiple entry visas in reprisal for the difficulty faced by Chinese when applying for a European visa. One would think under the current economic circumstances they would be only too happy to accomodate anyone who will help them out of the hole the United States has dug for the world economy, but no reprisal rules!

Posted by Brian Arnold on February 24, 2009 at 05:50 AM GMT #

I am concerned about the way Tibetan suspects are being dealt with by the Chinese authorities in the aftermath of last year's disturbances. I respectfully request you to lobby China in public and private to: • Reverse the death sentences of Lobsang Gyaltsen, Loyak, Tenzin Phuntsog and Gangtsu • Secure guarantees that all trials of Tibetans are held in open court, with legal safeguards met, and that consular staff and foreign journalists be allowed to attend such court proceedings where requested • Request the publication of a full list of the names and locations of all Tibetans still in detention after last year's protests. Thank you! Mark Downing

Posted by Mark Downing on April 18, 2009 at 06:38 PM BST #

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