President Jiang Emphasizes Adherence to Multi-party Cooperation System President Jiang Zemin said on February 12 that China must adhere to the system of multi-party cooperation and political consultation under the leadership of the Communist Party of China. 　　There can be no ambiguity in this political principle and it complies with China's actual conditions, Jiang told a forum for non-Party personnel for the Spring Festival.
		Commentary: Two Countercurrents People should maintain sharp vigilance on two countercurrents appearing in relatively calm East Asia, which all involve China's territorial integrity. 　　First, some senior Japanese politicians express their opinions on the scope of the Guidelines for Japan-US Defense Cooperation and related bills, which will be passed by Japan's Diet. Second, Japan actively participates in the "Theater Missile Defense system" (TMD) launched by the United States, and intends to make this system cover other countries and regions in East Asia.