MK Business News, SBS, MBC, YTN, Seoul Shinmun and Segye Ilbo February 10, 2014
Former U.S. Secretary of State Christopher Hill: “China and Japan are Preoccupied with Their Own Interests”
MK Business News
During his visit to Korea, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher R. Hill spoke frankly about Japan and China.
Hill gave the keynote address at the International Leadership Conference held in Seoul on the 10th. He said, “Japanese politicians often become preoccupied with domestic problems and fail to see the big picture.” He also spoke on past relational disputes and territorial rights issues, pointing out conflicts and warning, “They need to have a more open heart in regards to international relations.”
Hill advised that China focus less on its own problems and act more accordingly with its status. “I advise that they avoid working out their international issues in the spirit of nationalism. They need to harmoniously work out issues with fishery rights in the East China Sea and air defense identification zones,” said Hill.
Hill emphasized the role of Korea as a mediator in the conflict within Northeast Asia. He also observed that North Korean issues could be resolved smoothly if South Korea is able to cooperate with neighboring countries.
Former Assistant Secretary of State Hill is currently the Dean of the Josef Korbel School of International Studies at the University of Denver.
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher R. Hill: “Japanese Politicians Fail to See the Big Picture.”
SBS
On the 10th, Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher R. Hill said, “Japanese politicians are so caught up in domestic affairs that they often are unable to see the big picture.” He also stressed the importance of “an open heart in regards to international relations.”
Former Assistant Secretary of State Hill attended the 2014 International Leadership Conference hosted by the Universal Peace Federation at the Lotte Hotel in Jamshil, Seoul, and spoke on past conflicts between Korea, China and Japan.
“I was most disappointed that China is so preoccupied by domestic problems. They should act more in accordance with their status,” advised Hill.
“China should make it a priority to have better relations with their neighbors. I advise that they mutually and wisely work out issues concerning fishery rights, air defense identification zones, natural resources and mining rights,” said Hill.
He also added that solutions to pending North Korean Problems will be more smoothly resolved once Korean, Japanese and Chinese relations improve.
Christopher R. Hill: “Japanese Politicians Fail to See the Big Picture.”
MBC
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher R. Hill said, “Japanese politicians are so caught up in domestic affairs that they often are unable to see the big picture.” He also stressed the importance of “an open heart in regards to international relations.”
Hill was the keynote speaker for the International Leadership Conference held in Seoul. “I was most disappointed that China is so absorbed in its own domestic matters. I advise you to mutually work out issues with fishery rights and air defense identification zones,” ordered Hill.
Christopher Hill: “Japanese Politicians are Preoccupied with Domestic Problems…Fail to See the Big Picture.”
YTN
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for East Asian and Pacific Affairs Christopher R. Hill pointed out, “Japanese politicians are so caught up in domestic affairs that they often are unable to see the big picture.”
Former Assistant Secretary of State Hill attended the International Leadership Conference at the Lotte Hotel in Jamshil, Seoul, and spoke on Japanese-Korean relations, emphasizing the importance of an open heart in international relations.
He also added that solutions to pending North Korean Problems will be more smoothly resolved once Korean, Japanese and Chinese relations improve.
Japanese Politicians are Unable to See the Big Picture
Seoul Shinmun
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Christopher Hill: “I am Disappointed that China is Absorbed in Domestic Affairs.”
Former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State Hill was the keynote speaker for the 2014 International Leadership Conference hosted by the Universal Peace Federation at the Lotte Hotel in Jamshil, Seoul, and spoke on sovereignty and rights issues between Korea, China, Japan and their neighboring countries. Regarding China, he said, “I am most disappointed that China is so preoccupied with its own domestic problems. They should act more in accordance with their status. A few years ago, China was a great example of soft power; but now we are seeing the opposite phenomenon develop. China should not let its nationalism and isolationism affect its international relations.”
“China should make it a priority to have better relations with their neighbors. I advise that they mutually and wisely work out issues with fishery rights, air defense identification zones, natural resources and mining rights,” said Hill. He also added that solutions to pending North Korean Problems will be more smoothly resolved once Korean, Japanese and Chinese relations improve.
The International Leadership Conference a Great Success
Segye Ilbo
The Family Federation for World Peace and Unification, in collaboration with the Universal Peace Federation (UPF) and the Washington Times, held the ‘2014 International Leadership Conference’ on the 10th at the Lotte Hotel in Jamshil, Seoul. At the Women’s Leadership Seminar, the Founder’s Address was delivered on behalf of Family Federation Chairman Dr. Hak Ja Han Moon by Mrs. Julia H. Moon, general director of the Universal Ballet in Korea. The seminar was a great success, attended by about 70 international leaders and about 200 domestic women’s leaders. The conference was held from the 9th to the 13th.