THE WORLD UYGHUR NETWORK NEWS May 20, 1998

20 May 1998, AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE

Beijing yesterday blasted European Parliament resolutions on Tibet and alleged mainland organ trafficking as "placing a regrettable obstacle" in the path to better Sino-European relations.

The official China Daily described the two resolutions, adopted last Thursday, as "attacking China".

"They maliciously slander China as trafficking in organs of condemned prisoners and brazenly interfere in China's internal affairs by suggesting the naming of a European Union special representative for Tibet and urging the United Nations to appoint a special rapporteur for Tibet," the paper said.

"The accusation of the sale of human organs is sheer fabrication. It is obvious that this slandering is spread on purpose by some people who bear ill feelings towards China."

Regarding the Tibet resolution, it said: "China will not tolerate any action that intends to infringe upon China's sovereignty."

It said there had been significant progress in Sino-European ties this year, citing vows of a long-term partnership by premier Zhu Rongji and EU leaders at a London summit in April.

"We hope the EU will cherish the hard-earned improvements in Sino-EU relations and stop making unwise moves that may endanger bilateral ties," the paper said.

Beijing blasted the United States decision last year to appoint its own co-ordinator for Tibet as gross interference in the mainland's internal affairs.

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