京大の研究会で質問されて、一言じゃあ答えられなかった件。
「太平洋島嶼国は中国からの攻勢にどのように対応しているのか?どこで食い止めているのか?」
今日のニュースで、オーストラリアがソロモン諸島からの海底通信ケーブルの費用を出すことになり、問題の中国の通信会社Huaweiを追い出す事となった事が報じられていた。
豪州もやっと目が覚めたのか。
それにしてもソロモン諸島の前政権が転覆、即ち首相の首をすげ替える程の高い代償を払ったのだ。
Australia takes over Solomons cable due to concerns over Huawei
そして今ヤップが再び中国の魔の手に絡め取られようとしている。
2012年に谷口智彦さんがWedgeに書いて結構話題になったので覚えている人もいると思うが、ヤップに中国が投資する大型カジノリゾート計画が持ち上がった。
2012年5月11日 ヤップ島に中国資本 大開発始めるワケ
http://wedge.ismedia.jp/articles/-/1859
未だにその計画は残っているようだし、99年不動産リースで土地が奪われている様子。
少しこのブログにニュースをリンクしていきたい。
ヤップは中国の第二列島線上に位置する。
このヤップの記事を書いているJoyce McClureさんは、多分現地とそれほどしがらみがないのであろう、なかなか表に出ないであろう現状を報告してくれている。
Yap is having serious second thoughts about Chinese tourism
January 26, 2018
Caroline Islands Air to take over Yap-Palau route
January 4, 2018
Yap faces an air service meltdown
January 2, 2018
http://www.pacificislandtimes.com/single-post/2018/01/02/Yap-faces-an-air-service-meltdown
Trouble in the air for Yap travelers
December 8, 2017
http://www.pacificislandtimes.com/single-post/2017/12/08/Trouble-in-the-air-for-Yap-travelers
【ミクロネシア:中国】ミクロネシア連邦が助成するCIAは、競合のPMAを廃業に追い込むのか?
https://www.newshonyaku.com/micronesia/2018123
Is the FSM-subsidized CIA out to kill competing PMA?
January 21, 2018
The following is just in from the Yap Congressional Delegation Office. Please also read my article posted on this FB page earlier today.
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FSM Senator Figir Meets with Ambassador Apis and ETG Chairman Deng
Colonia, Yap. January 25, 2018. On January 22, 2018, FSM Ambassador to China, H.E. Carlson D. Apis, and his honor guest, Exhibition Travel Group (ETG) Chairman, Mr. Deng Hong, made a courtesy call visit to the Yap Congressional Delegation. The courtesy visit focused on the ETG’s investment and development plans in the State of Yap, and concerns of current National and State laws affecting foreign investments in Yap.
Senator Isaac V. Figir, at the outset of the meeting, welcomed Ambassador Apis and his guest ETG Chairman Deng Hong to Yap on behalf of the Yap Congressional Delegation, noting to them that Senator Joseph J. Urusemal, Chairman of the Yap Congressional Delegation, was on official travel.
Also beginning discussion on the ETG’s investments in Yap, Senator Figir agreed with the visiting delegation that any foreign investment in Yap, ETG’s investments and development plans included, must always take into account “the protection of the environment, preservation of Yapese customs and traditions, and the interests of the people of Yap State.” The Senator also concurred with Ambassador Apis’ comment that the Federated States of Micronesia (FSM) welcomes and promotes legitimate foreign investments into the nation as a means to economic development.
ETG Chairman Deng reported that since ETG’s agreement with the Yap State Government and signing of a memorandum of agreement with the traditional council of chiefs in 2012 for its tourism investments in Yap, the company has secured land lease agreements and continue to make lease payments to landowners, as well as actively contributing and participating in various social programs and activities in the State. Further adding, that no major development has started since 2012 as ETG continues to seek more land lease agreements and evaluate the risks and uncertainty posed by amendments to the Yap State foreign investment laws. “Instability in the [Yap State] foreign investment permit laws is too risky for ETG”, stated Chairman Deng through his interpreter.
In discussing foreign investment permit (FIP) laws, Senator Figir explained that although foreign investment is within the FSM Government’s jurisdiction, the power to regulate FIP laws relating to investments under State jurisdictions now lies with each State. Further noting that the FSM Congress continues to review the FSM foreign investment laws, as well as immigration and labor laws, to see how to best accommodate not only protective, but also friendlier procedures and effective laws for the nation. The Senator also added that the Yap Congressional Delegation will continue working with the Yap State leadership on ways to best improve foreign investment laws in the state and nation.
For more information on this courtesy visit and other activities of the Yap Congressional Delegation, please contact the Yap Congressional Delegation Office.
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