Burma, China, Haig, Boycott, AOL

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European leaders bash China in Geneva HR meeting. May I also add,
regarding recent press reports of the conservative business hawks lining
up favors for Slorc business from United Technologies to Congressional
representatives financed by Unocal funds, former secretary of State
(Reagan), and Nixon's top military man, and Watergate General, fomer
Chief of Staff, Alexander Haig, Chairman, Worldwide Associates
Inc.,quoted in the press backing anti-sanctions US Big Business
coalition -- he was also instrumental in preparing President Ford's
presidential pardon of Nixon, who resigned over Watergate -- was
recently in the news celebrating the opening of China (1972), press
communique below.

Any US generals on the side of Free Burma and Boycott?

dawn star
paris

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China Criticized at UN Annual Human Rights Meet
News Update - First Week
53rd Commission on Human Rights, Geneva

Chinese Delegation Interrupts Speeches by Swedish and Dutch Foreign
Ministers

Geneva, 15 March - China's persistent policy of the implementation of
the
death penalty and continued detention of Mr. Wei Jingsheng was sharply
criticized by Swedish and dutch Foreign Ministers who addressed the 53rd
Session of the UN Commission on Human Rights this week. Embarrassed and
nervous, Chinese delegates interrupted the speeches, sparking off a
confrontational approach at the Commission with Western States.

On 11 March, Mrs. Lena Hjelm-Wallen, the Minister for Foreign Affairs of
Sweden, in her statement said that the Commission on Human Rights must
avoid selectivity. This Commission's scrutiny of the human rights
situation
in small or medium-sized countries "would lack credibility" unless it
was
prepared to tackle similar problems in more powerful countries. It was
therefore the view of the Swedish Government that the human rights
situation in China be addressed in substance, she said. Mrs.
Hjelm-Wallen
also said that Sweden considered the death penalty "inherently
inhumane",
and expressed concern about the high number of death penalties in China.

That morning, in his first statement to the Commission, Mr. Wu Jianmin,
Head of the Chinese delegation and the Permanent Representative of China
to
the UN here said: "China is the largest developing country. It is one of
the major targets as well as a prime victim of name-calling of some
Western
countries. Yet for the sake of promoting international human rights, we
still call for co-operation, and hope to avoid confrontation. However,
if
some developed countries choose to impose confrontation on us and
continue
name-calling against China, we will have not alternative but to keep
them
company."

On 12 March, Mr. Hans van Mierlo, Deputy Prime-Minister and Minister for
Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands, speaking on behalf of the European
Union (EU) said: "It is our duty to speak out on their behalf, because
often they are made speechless by their own government... I refer to Mr.
Wei Jingsheng, human rights defender, now languishing in a prison in
China... These people are symbolic of thousands whose only crime is that
they speak out in favour of human rights and fundamental freedoms. We
hold
their governments responsible for their health and safety. Their
governments cast doubt on their own record by restraining human rights
defenders. Their governments should let them go, or they should let an
independent judiciary do its work." This EU statement was supported by
Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania,
Poland,
Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Cyprus.

In a "right of reply", Mr. Li Baodong of the Chinese delegation said
that
"the human rights record in the history of the Netherlands is by no
means
glorious. During the colonization process and colonial rule over several
centuries, the Dutch colonialists violated human rights on a massive and
systematic scale, the consequences of which have not been eliminated
completely even till today."

The next day, the representative of the Netherlands said that the
interruption by the Chinese delegate of the statement on behalf of the
European Union by Mr. Hans van Mierlo was an example of "discourteous
behavior" towards guest speakers. He also said that the Netherlands had
never denied that human rights violations had occurred during its
colonial
period. However, the country currently had a strong commitment to
protecting and promoting human rights. When would the present Chinese
Government take responsibility for continuing human rights violations in
China, he asked.

As the Commission concluded its first week of work, both the European
Union
and the United States of America, the principal sponsors of resolutions
on
China at the Commission between 1992- 96, failed to announce their
decision
on a China resolution at this year's session. Meanwhile, the Italian
Prime
Minister, Mr. Romano Paoul, announced Thursday that his country would
support a resolution against China at the Commission after media reports
said that Italy was one of the European Union countries which was
against
such a resolution.

The UN Commission on Human Rights was established in 1946 with 18
original
member countries. The membership was increased to 21 in 1961, to 32 in
1966, to 43 in 1979, and to 53 in 1990. The 53 member-countries are
elected
for a term of three years by the Economic and Social Council of the
United
Nations. 15 members come from Africa, 12 from Asia, 5 from Eastern
Europe,
11 from Latin American and Caribbean States, and 10 from Western Europe
and
other States.

The 53rd session of the UN Commission on Human Rights began its six-week
annual session here at the United Nations on Monday, encountering a
massive
Tibetan demonstration to commemorate the 38th anniversary of the Tibetan
National Uprising Day in Geneva. The demonstration forwarded a
memorandum
to the Chairman of the Commission on Human Rights, appealing to
member-States to adopt a resolution on China to condemn its human rights
record in Tibet. The memorandum was received by Mr. Goerg
Mautner-Markhof
at his office on behalf of the Chairman and the UN High Commissioner for
Human Rights.

The official Tibetan delegation during the first week of the Commission
were Kalon Tashi Wangdi, Mrs. Chungdak D. Koren, Mr. Bhugyal and Mr.
Ngawang C. Drakmargyapon. Kalon Tashi Wangdi met with government and NGO
delegates at the Commission to brief them about the current human rights
situation in Tibet and the urge for their support for the passage of the
resolution against China.


Tibet Bureau for UN Affairs
Geneva, SWITZERLAND
Sent on E-mail by Office of Tibet,  New York

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Shanghai Communique re China, and the American China Hawks (Haig etc)
Shanghai Communique remembered
Date: 02/22/97

NEW YORK (Xinhua) -- Acting Secretary of State Peter Tarnoff and several
former US secretaries of state gathered in New York on Thursday to mark
the
25th anniversary of the Shanghai Communique, which reopened the door to
Sino-US relations and initiated the normalization process.

Former US secretaries of state Dr Henry Kissinger, Cyrus Vance,
Alexander
M. HAIG and William P. Rogers attended the ceremony. Chinese Ambassador
to
the United States Li Daoyu was also present.

In a greeting read to the ceremony, US President Bill Clinton said he is
exercising the exact engagement policy towards China that has been
exercised in the past quarter-century.

He also expressed his appreciation of the former secretaries' attendance
at
the event.

Dr Kissinger read a letter from former President George Bush, who said:
"It
is not a secret that no bilateral relationship is more important to
world
peace than the US-China relationship." He commended all those who have
helped facilitate US relations with China.

Li Daoyu said the best way to commemorate the Shanghai Communique is for
both China and the United States to emulate the vision and courage
exemplified by the leaders of the two countries 25 years ago and to
reaffirm and carry forward the principles of the three Sino-US Joint
Communiques.

Vance and Haig said they highly valued the Shanghai Communique, hoping
that
both China and the United States can solve present tensions and problems
through patient dialogue.

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HAIG on AOL board of directors
 Board of Directors

                                  Stephen M. Case
                                  Chairman of the Board,
                                  President and Chief Executive
                                  Officer

                                  Frank J. Caufield
                                  General Partner, Kleiner, Perkins,
                                  Caufield & Byers

                                  Robert J. Frankenberg
                                  Former Chairman of the Board,
                                  President and Chief Executive
                                  Officer,
                                  Novell, Inc.

                                  General Alexander M. Haig, Jr.
                                  Chairman and President, Worldwide
                                  Associates, Inc.

                                  James V. Kimsey
                                  Chairman Emeritus

                                  William N. Melton
                                  President and Chief Executive
                                  Officer,
                                  CyberCash, Inc.

                                  Thomas Middelhoff
                                  Member of Executive Board,
                                  Bertelsmann AG

                                  Robert W. Pittman
                                  Managing Partner and Chief
                                  Executive Officer,
                                  Century 21 Real Estate Corporation

                                  Scott C. Smith
                                  President, Sun-Sentinel Company

Isn't that enough for you to cancel your AOL contract and change
Internet providers
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Haig biography

ALEXANDER MEIGS HAIG, JR.

As a soldier, statesman and respected advisor to six Presidents of the
United States, Alexander Meigs Haig, Jr. has rendered a lifetime of
extraordinary service to his country and to the international community
of
freedom loving nations. In successive positions of increasing military
and
civil responsibility in the national interest, General Haig has
exemplified
outstanding devotion to the principles expressed in the motto of the
United
States Military Academy -- Duty, Honor, Country.

General Haig's remarkable career of distinguished service began upon his
graduation from West Point in 1947. As a soldier, his military
experience
and accomplishments included both command and staff responsibility in
the
field, training combat units and soldiers to deter war, and when war
came,
commanding these same soldiers with conspicuous gallantry and
distinction.
In Korea, he was decorated twice with the Silver Star. In Vietnam, he
led
his infantry battalion in close combat and was awarded the Distinguished
Service Cross for heroism at the Battle of Ap Gu.

General Haig's military career has been replete with achievement. As he
advanced in rank, his assignments increasingly involved service at the
highest decision making levels of government. In 1969, he was assigned
as
the Senior Military Advisor to Dr. Kissinger, then Assistant to the
President for National Security Affairs. As Senior Military Advisor,
General Haig played a leadership role in the military political process
which led to the cease-fire agreements in Vietnam. In 1972, he led the
advance team that coordinated President Nixon's historic trip to the
People's Republic of China.

In 1973, the President named General Haig Vice Chief of Staff of the
Army,
a post he held until summoned to rebuild the White House Staff. He then
retired from the Army to accept appointment as President Nixon's Chief
of
Staff. In that position, he served both Presidents Nixon and Ford during
the grave constitutional crisis that precipitated the President's
resignation and the unprecedented transition of the nation's highest
office
which followed.

In 1974, President Ford recalled General Haig to active duty, naming him
Commander in Chief, United States European Command. Soon thereafter,
General Haig was appointed Supreme Allied Commander, Europe. During his
five years as military leader of the Atlantic Alliance, NATO military
capabilities materially improved and member nation contributions to NATO
increased dramatically, notwithstanding the international climate of
economic stress, growing terrorism and the relentless threat of the
Soviet
led Warsaw Pact. General Haig's dynamic leadership, political acumen and
skillful statesmanship were central to NATO's unmitigated success as a
peaceful alliance of strength largely responsible for the ultimate
victory
of the West in the Cold War.

In 1979, General Haig completed his tour as Supreme Allied Commander,
Europe, and after 32 years in uniform, retired from active military
service. Retirement from the Army did not signal retirement from public
service. Upon his election in 1980, President Reagan nominated General
Haig
to be the nation's 59th Secretary of State. Responding again to his
nation's call, General Haig assumed office in January 1981 and during
the
ensuing eighteen months, applied his years of experience and leadership
at
the highest levels of government, guiding the formulation and execution
of
the nation's foreign policy, during the turbulent years leading to the
collapse of World Communism.

The full measure of General Haig's contribution to the nation is
apparent
in his continuing service to his fellow citizens. He has served on three
Presidential Commissions. He has unstintingly participated in the
education
of our nation's future leaders, lecturing extensively at our nation's
colleges and universities. He is a published author of foreign affairs
and
diplomatic history of the Cold War era. He is a board member and advisor
to
both non-profit and commercial corporate enterprises. He founded and
chairs
his own corporation, Worldwide Associates, Inc.

General Haig is the holder of more than twenty United States military
and
foreign government decorations and has received honorary degrees and
awards
from twelve colleges and universities.

A distinguished soldier and renowned statesman, General Haig has left an
indelible mark upon our nation's history. His life of selfless
dedication
exemplifies the principles and ideals reflected in the motto of West
Point.
Accordingly, the Association of Graduates takes great pride in
presenting
the 1996 Distinguished Graduate Award to Alexander M. Haig, Jr., Class
of
1947.

"indelible" your said it, a very dangerous man...ds, euro-burmanet
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Among the many investments and directorships he has:

Interneuron Pharmaceuticals, Inc., (BIOGLOBE <http://www.sosei.com/>
developing an extensive pipeline of
pharmaceutical and biotechnology-based products. The company's programs
target central nervous system disorders, including obesity, stroke,
anxiety, and nsomnia. Earlier stage core technologies with broad
potential
therapeutic applications are the focus of two majority-owned
subsidiaries.
These include Progenitor, Inc., which is developing gene and cellular
therapies based upon the potential of novel, early stem cells, and
Transcell Technologies, Inc., which is developing drug transport and
oligosaccharide synthesis technologies. Interneuron stock is listed on
NASDAQ under IPIC.


William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration
<http://www.ssb.rochester.edu/>

http://www.aog.usma.edu/aog/AWARDS/DGA/haigl.htm
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