Both sides have to be careful, they have to be responsive to the rising nationalist sentiments in their respective countries, so there is very limited room for maneuver.
The party has no intention of allowing a free press, but now they have to contend with growing professionalism among journalists, profit seeking by media and the effects of exposure to media outside China.
An improvement in his image in the eyes of the Chinese people will strengthen his hand and show that he is in control, that he is no longer restrained by Jiang Zemin.
It will take time and there will be no immediate breakthroughs. But someone has to take the first step.
There is a bit of speculation that Mr Jiang has been pushed aside, as there are certain subtle pressures suggesting that he should step down.
Today they march against Japan, tomorrow they can march against the central government.
(Beijing) hopes to establish legal basis for (its) Taiwan policy ... and Chinese leaders want to establish a base line.
Taiwan probably will try to present itself as a victim of the law.
He is there to promote common interests between the two countries and to try to reduce the 'China threat' image. This is a very serious challenge.
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