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...fuel domestic criticism over the President's trip, the dissident issue is unlikely to disrupt the overall purpose of the visit. "Clinton is not going to China to undermine its regime, he's there to do business and build a long-term relationship," says TIME White House correspondent Jay Branegan. "Although he'll meet with Hong Kong's elected democrats, seeking meetings with dissidents would be taken as an insult by Beijing, and that's not his purpose." Still, by arresting dissidents a day after refusing entry visas to journalists from Radio Free Asia, Jiang Zemin's government...
President Clinton's 1996 reelection mantra promised a bridge into the 21st century -- the century in which China will become the world's largest economy. That, says TIME White House correspondent Jay Branegan, is what's prompting the President's visit to Beijing, which begins today. "The U.S. is never going to be able to tell China what to do," says Branegan. "But we will be able to influence events there if we deal with the country on an ongoing basis. It's unquestionably in the U.S. national interest to develop that influence -- that is the White House rationale...
...line with Beijing over human rights. Clinton's primary objective is to change the way Americans view China. "He has to de-demonize the place, to show its great potential and that it's worthy of being treated like a normal country where a lot can be achieved," says Branegan. "His trip is to show the U.S. media the parts of China he wants them to see in order to understand the need for engagement." So don't expect any breakthroughs on trade, Taiwan, Tibet or human rights. Instead, expect a preview of the next century...
...Tobacco Wars are far from over. Following the defeat of a critical anti-tobacco bill last week, President Clinton directed the Department of Health and Human Services to begin documenting which brands of cigarettes kids smoke. "It's a clever move," says TIME White House correspondent Jay Branegan. "This helps Clinton back up his claim that he's really interested only in keeping kids from smoking and not in punishing the tobacco companies...
...perfect Clinton initiative -- small, focused and inexpensive. Best of all, it provides political air cover to renew the fight for tobacco legislation. "Democrats on the Hill want an issue; Clinton wants a bill," says Branegan. "The hope is that the White House can maximize the political pressure, giving Democrats an issue for the fall elections." Better that than teen...