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In the last few days, our two sides have, in a candid spirit, reviewed the development of the international situation over the past year and exchanged views on international issues of common interest and the question of Sino-American relations. This has increased our mutual understanding and deepened our comprehension of our common points. Both sides have expressed their readiness to work, in accordance with the principles established in the Shanghai Communique, for the continued advance of Sino-American relations.
Dr. Kissinger and his party are leaving Peking tomorrow for a visit to Soochow before returning home. Here we wish them a pleasant journey.
I propose a toast to the friendship between the Chinese and American peoples, to the health of President Ford, to the health of the Secretary of State and Mrs. Kissinger, to the health of all the other American guests, and to the health of all comrades and friends present here. Gam bei.
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