American Washington times website on February 9, reports the original problem: rumsfeld talk about Chinese problems (reporter bill gittes)
Former U.S. defense secretary Donald rumsfeld in his memoir revealed in 2001, China F - 8 fighter with American EP - 3 spy plane collided trigger crisis, bush senior government officials have tended to satisfy China's request, to Chinese apology.
Then secretary of state colin Powell and the national security advisor condoleezza rice in a conference on President bush said they agreed submission of Chinese requirements, apologized and stop reconnaissance flights.
Rumsfeld in his memoir wrote: "I said I don't agree to apologize or stop reconnaissance flights."
He said: "the Chinese know they did wrong. Succumbing to their threats and pretend to anger will encourage Chinese military and politicalbehavior. I don't think pose weak wil attitude good for America."
Finally, the United States government indeed for EP - 3 spy plane into China airspace apology -- was to save more than 20 name crew, it an emergency landing in hainan island, but these personnel by the Chinese arrested and imprisoned.
Donald rumsfeld says he has suspended with China's military exchange, and stressed the Beijing "once use signed contracts to gather information, and refused to American officer of mutual benefit, visit."
He said, the suspension communication is to let the Chinese "cost".
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