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Finally, there is a great deal of interest in matters effecting the environment and if there is much interest in a reciprocal exchange of delegations that are suitable for exchanges on environmental matters, we would consider that as useful. I think that I have pretty well presented a variety of specific and general ideas within this general range that we think we can accomplish to our mutual interest. I would be interested in any reaction or comments the Director may have. |
| Lin: | I have said that there are two questions between our two sides in connection with bilateral matters. One is the cultural and scholarly exchanges and the other is the claims to private properties and assets. I think Mr. Habib has just covered the first question and I would like to go on with the second. That is what I understand the bilateral matters included--the two questions. I am not sure Mr. Habib means to say there exists only one question between us and the second one doesn't exist. |
| Habib: | Well, I think it would be preferable to discuss the exchanges and continue on to the other in its turn and not mix the two up. We can discuss the cultural and scholarly exchanges and then come to the other in its turn. |
| Lin: | My idea is that maybe the United States side will proceed with its views and ideas upon these two questions this afternoon and after that we will express our views. |
| Habib: | There has been a considerable exchange already between the two sides on the question of claims and assets and we have now reached the stage whereas one can recapitulate the positions fairly simply.
So far as the subjects which came under discussion today, the cultural exchanges between our two countries and claims to assets, I think the ideas of the Chinese side have already been made clear to the United States side. Therefore we are ready to hear what you might have on this subject. |
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