He will be going to Moscow at the end of this month to sign another set of agreements about ways to increase transparency in activities along the borders of these countries. Second, China shares with us a fundamental interest in a peaceful, stable and prosperous Korean Peninsula. President Clinton and South Korean President Kim Young Sam last year proposed four party peace talks on the Korean Peninsula. These would include China. The talks represent another opportunity to strengthen cooperation and ties between the U.S. and China as we work for an important shared goal.
Few alliances are as transparent in terms of obligations and responsibilities.
Few alliances have done so well in preserving the peace and freedom in the area. We must, of course, always take into account Chinese sensitivities about Japan. My Chinese friends have spoken with me many times regarding their concerns about a militarily resurgent Japan. Although differences still exist between China and the countries of Southeast Asia, China's frequent statements of support for legitimate authorities have reinforced the belief that China exports goods, not revolutionary causes. It is part of the process of defining and protecting borders.