Image provided by: Texas A&M University
About The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current | View Entire Issue (Sept. 4, 2001)
Page IB .S. provides missile efense plans to China WASHINGTON (AP) — China will get an ite on I S. missile defense plans before lent George W. Bush visits Beijing next Ih as the United States tries to convince other I tries that the proposed shield is not a threat. IVhite House said Sunday. [This is part of the administration’s outreach to ia and other nations such as Russia to discuss them the reason why we are developing a Hie defense system and how ■ designed to protect us from Be nations or accidental nunches.” White House ■^■csman Art Fleischer said in t p telephone interview. ting ) lu- Q\V4\i sees Bt is something we are hop- |hc\ will support because it is iimcd at China.” he said. t Th president thinks it is impor- ^|to consult w ith our allies and r nations.” l<jischer denied that the Bush inistration was courting a’s support of the missile ise system in exchange for acceptance of a nuclear or ary buildup by Beijing, as rted in Sundav’s New York Other nations have nothing to worry about from American develop ment of a missile de fense system. It will protect the peace in the world ... when the real threat to peace are these rogue nations. — Ari Fleischer, White House spokesman 1 ST F he White House is pursuing _uss eparate and apart” from the issue ^■hina's desire to expand ns limited arsenal of uciear missiles, Fleischer said. “The United States ^^■nade it clear and continues to make it clear that ^^■liiary buildup there is not necessary.” also said there was no change in U.S. poli cy fii the testing of nuclear weapons, now pre- ! Jud< d by a worldwide moratorium. “We have no dans to resume testing,” Fleischer said. Jhc United States might raise the future possi- lit\ of underground tests being resumed in both films, according to the Times and The m ; ashin^(or Tost l Initial Capitol Hill reaction to those reports was ritk d. ”1 would not like to see the Chinese expand their nuclear capabilities,” said Sen. Al ien Specter said Sunday on CBS’ "Face the Nation.” “I think it is much too soon to even think about matters that offset our missile defense.” China is "the coming colossus of the world and a superpower," said Specter, R-Penn.. who added he had just returned from a China trip where he talked with government leaders. "1 would not want to see them become any more powerful in the nuclear line. I think we ought to formulate our policy in many different ways to try to avoid just that.” Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-North Dakota, said on CNN's "Late Edition” that the United States “ought to try to continue to put pressure on the Chinese and oth ers not to have offensive weapons buildup. Our entire approach ought to be to reduce Me nuclear threat, not increase it.” Fleischer said the system is intended to protect the United States and its allies from hostile nations with missile capabilities such as Iran, Iraq and Libya. "Other nations have nothing to worry about from American development of a mis sile defense system.” he said. "It will protect the peace in the world ... when the real threat to peace are these rogue nations.” • China fears the missile shield would undercut the deterrent effect of China's small nuclear arsenal. “China's position on missile defense is clear- cut and consistent,” China’s Foreign Ministry said in late August after Bush said the United States would withdraw 1 a 1972 arms control treaty signed by Washington and Moscow. “We hope the U.S. government will seriously consider the posi tion of the international community and proceed with caution.” Jiang seeks to rewrite Communist charter Chinese capitalists vie for party affiliation BEIJING (AP) — President Jiang Zemin has saved his biggest battle for last: changing the bedrock dogma of China's Communist Party. In July, Jiang surprised the world by inviting capitalists to join the ruling party. Now, as he nears the end of his years in power, he wants to give them a formal place in the charter that has guided the party through 80 years of war, revolution and reform. Doctrinaire Marxists are furious. Picking such a risky ideolog ical fight is a striking change for Jiang, a cautious dealmaker who has survived as party leader for 12 years by avoiding battles. But, having confounded skeptics who wrote him off even as he became party leader in 1989. the 75-year-old former soap factory manager has final ly amassed enough power to force a major deci sion and make it stick. "Jiang Zemin’s position as ‘first among equals’ is now beyond dispute. You can’t chal lenge him,” said Joseph Cheng, director of the Contemporary China Research Center at the City University of Hong Kong. • MaoTse-tung led China through its revolution. Deng Xiaoping unleashed forces of free enter prise that have turned it into an economic power. To Jiang Zemin fell the task of meshing his country into the globalized world. While keeping up intense pressure on dissidents in defiance of human rights critics, he has presided over strong economic growth, launched a military modern ization drive and led Beijing out of the diplo matic isolation that followed the 1989 crack down at Tiananmen Square, Now he has set out to write a new party line. Jiang’s contribution to official theory main tains that the Communist Party — until now, “vanguard of the working class” — has to change and embrace forces that are creating jobs and prosperity in China. That means mak ing peace with entrepreneurs who are viewed with suspicion and disgust by party hardliners. Jiang’s term as president ends in 2003, but he is expected to give up his more important post as party general-secretary next year. Rewriting the party charter is the biggest item on an agenda meant to secure his power and place in history. But Jiang still faces resist ance wfithin his party, mainly from doctrinaire Marxists, though also from nationalists who think he’s too soft on the United States and party veterans unwilling to share power with newly arrived entrepreneurs. Jiang, however, is bolstered by some recent high-profile successes. The leader who cultivates a common touch shook hands with jubilant crowds in the streets of Beijing after the Chinese capital was awarded the 2008 Olympics. His government is on the brink of achieving its 15-year-old goal of joining the World Trade Organization. He has traveled the world building up China’s image as a benign power and valuable trading partner. Yet Jiang does not just want to be a frequent flier who played piano at the White House. He wants to qualify for greatness by making his mark on communist history as a weighty Marxist thinker. Senior officials are barnstorming the country talking up Jiang’s campaign. State television car ries nightly reports quoting people from all walks See Capitalists on page ~4B. Jiang Zemin’s position as first among equals’ is now beyond dispute. You can’t challenge him. — Joseph Cheng, director of the Contemporary China Research Center at the City University of Hong Kong EACH .. Suite D sh bangers) tlon -1103 •Sts only, on @ l‘ visit, ijgle Bucks 02/0 Welcome Back Students !!! Le Nails Special offer for ne\y school year *3.00 off regular price for artificial nail services (Original prices: H22.(X) and #15.00) * Free Paraffin w/nail services * *30.00 Pedicure & Manicure $20.00 Foot Spa Start your new school year w/ beautiful nails Act now! Don’t hesitate! Appointment and Walk-ins Welcome Post Oak Mall (By J C Penney) 1500 Harvey Rd. College Station, TX 77840 693-0996 Date Night Only s 25.00 per couple Appetizer, 2 salads, 2 entrees, & a dessert to share CENARE Italian Restaurant * Only Tuesdays and Wednesdays No coupon needed 404 University Dr. Texas AdrM University — Celebrating 125 Years ‘ZJ iQiTHE BATTALION Fall 01 Staff Application If you can write, edit, design pages, draw, use a camera... Texas A&M's award-winning student newspaper is looking for you. earn extra cash •gain valuable experience • make friends in a professional newsroom environment Name: Phone Number: Cellphone or pager: fc-mail: rdajor: lassification: Number of hours you will take in the fall: xpected graduation (semester): How many hours per week would you be available for work The Battalion! ALL APPLICANTS: Please type your responses on a sepa rate piece of paper, and attach a resume and samples of your work (stories you have written for publications or classes, pages you have designed, photos taken, drawings made or other creative samples — just show us what you can do). Staff Applicants 1) Why do you want to work at The Battalion, and what do you hope to accomplish? 2) What experience do you have that relates to the position for which you are applying? (include classes, seminars, etc.) 3) What changes do you feel would improve the quality of The Battalion! (Give special attention to the section for which you’re applying.) 4) What is your definition of dedication, and how would you apply that to a position at The Battalion! OPENINGS INCLUDE: Please check the position(s) for which you are interested, if you are interested in more than one position, number them in order of preference with “1 " being your top choice. Staff Copy Editor Page Designer News Reporter Political Reporter Sci/Tech Reporter Feature Writer Entertainment Writer __ Sports Writer Columnist Web Designer Radio Reporter __ Photographer Graphic Artist _ Cartoonist » *475/01 [*Contact Editor in Chief Brady Creel, Managing Editor Mariano Castillo or Executive Editor Jen Bales if you have questions. Call 845-33 I 3.Turn applications in at 0 I 4 (base- iment) Reed McDonald Building. Extra applications available in the newsroom or online at http://www.thebatt.com 696-7311 Open 4:00pm to 1:00am Daily 305 University Dr. College Station, TX (979)846-4300 E D U.e ATI O N RETIRE MF NV MANAGING f : OR TOO AY Why should you think about your retirement? Because no one else will. ING Aetna Financial Services. The smart solutions you need to help you reach your life's goals. Ben Bimslager Registered Representative Aetna Investment Services, LLC (member SIPC) 2900 North Loop West, Suite 180 Houston, TX 77092 1-888-331-2675 benb24@flash.net www.aetnafinancial.com Call or e-mail us today for more information about how ING Aetna Financial Services can help you make your dreams come true. 4 0 1 ( k ) , 40 3 (b), 4 5 7, 40 1 (a) PLANS • IRAs • MUTUAL FUNDS • ANNUITIES Contact your Aetna Investment Services, LLC (member SIPC) Representative for disclosure material and/or prospectuses, which contain more complete information, including charges and expenses, about investment, retirement and annuity products from ING Aetna Financial Services and affiliated companies. Please read them carefully before you invest or send money. Insurance products issued by Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company, Aetna Insurance Company of America (not available in New York). Securities distributed through, and planning and seminars offered by Aetna Investment Services, LLC. Securities also distributed through other broker- dealers with which they have an agreement. These companies are wholly owned indirect subsidiaries of ING Groep, N.V. Insurance obligations are the responsibility of each individual company. Products and services may not be available in all states. C01-0129-014 ©2001 Aetna Life Insurance and Annuity Company 151 Farmington Avenue Hartford, CT 06156 www.ing-usa.com www.aetnafinancial.com INGAi) AETNA FINANCIAL SERVICES*