"...Visiting EAP Assistant Secretary Christopher R. Hill urged VFM Wu Dawei to improve relations with Japan and use PRC influence to push the Burmese regime to release Aung San Suu Kyi (ASSK) during a May 25 working lunch. A/S Hill also noted the negative impact of PRC/Taiwan competition on Pacific Island states. Wu stressed that Beijing seeks improvement of relations with Tokyo but has no choice in its response if Japan does not handle history issues properly. He expressed satisfaction with the meeting between Foreign Ministers Li and Aso. Wu complained about the Burmese regime, noting that the PRC has raised ASSK but that the senior military leadership views her as a threat and is unlikely to release her. Wu closed by urging U.S. participation in the East Asia Summit and saying that China will not challenge the U.S. role and our interests in East Asia. End Summary..."