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China is a major power in the Pacific and I think we are dealing with some common threats in that region: the whole issue of Korea and the stability of Korea, the whole issue of nuclear proliferation, the whole issue of providing free access to our ships that are operating in that area.

I visited the Chinese side last year. The Chinese are in a constant state of military readiness. They have all their nuclear weapons in the area, presumably trained on targets across the border.

I think that there is a concern, a question mark, by people all around the world and governments all around the world, as to what China's intentions are.

We see China becoming an unstoppable force. It's a huge threat and a huge opportunity.

Hopefully, nations will refuse to accept a situation in which nuclear accidents actually do occur, and, if at all possible, they will do something to correct a system which makes them likely.

Chinese growth will either be strong or very strong. They have a voracious demand for energy that will only continue to grow. What they're doing... is looking at all forms of energy. They're going ahead very strongly with coal, nuclear, oil, natural gas.

China will be the answer to Japan's problems.

Only reform and opening up can develop China. We must not be afraid of any risks, and not be confused by any distractions.

If we don't get our relationship with the emerging People's Republic of China right, that is something that could lead to global catastrophe.