Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)

03 June 1998

TEXT: THE PRESIDENT'S TRIP TO CHINA

(Will visit Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin, Hong Kong) (210)
Washington -- President Clinton will travel to the People's Republic
of China from June 25 to July 3, 1998. He will visit Xian, Beijing,
Shanghai, Guilin and Hong Kong.
Following is the text of the White House announcement:
(begin text)
THE WHITE HOUSE
Office of the Press Secretary
(Cleveland, Ohio)
June 3, 1998
STATEMENT BY THE PRESS SECRETARY
The President's Trip to China
The President will travel to the People's Republic of China at the
invitation of Chinese President Jiang Zemin from June 25 to July 3,
1998. He will visit Xian, Beijing, Shanghai, Guilin and Hong Kong.
The President looks forward to discussing with President Jiang and
other Chinese leaders the important international security, political
and economic issues facing our two countries -- including stability in
Asia, non-proliferation, human rights, combating crime and drugs, the
environment, trade and economic reform. These discussions will build
on the dialogue and initiatives launched during President Jiang's
October 1997 visit to the United States. The President also looks
forward to meeting with, speaking to and hearing from a cross-section
of the Chinese people on issues affecting their lives.
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