Wen Renewed China Charm Drive in Jakarta
With Premier Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Indonesia, China has resumed its charm offensive, which was disrupted by a series of diplomatic missteps that caused concern in Southeast Asia last year. Combining comforting words with a folksy approach, Wen gave repeated assurances about Beijing's benign intentions, declaring that its priority was development and that it would never bully its smaller neighbors. (The Jakarta Globe)
With Premier Wen Jiabao's recent visit to Indonesia, China has resumed its charm offensive, which was disrupted by a series of diplomatic missteps that caused concern in Southeast Asia last year. Combining comforting words with a folksy approach, Wen gave repeated assurances about Beijing's benign intentions, declaring that its priority was development and that it would never bully its smaller neighbors. (The Jakarta Globe)
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