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Chou En Lai Dines with Americans

Premier Chou En Lai met with Americans living in Beijing over a friendly dinner. This included William H. Hinton, wife Joanne Hinton, and daughter Carmelita Hinton who was studying in Peking; Frank and Ruth Coe; Dr. George Hatem; Erwin Engat and wife Joan Hinton and son Fred Engst. Various Chinese government members were also present.
Outcomes: 
Greater communication and warmer relations between Americans and Chinese officials
Source: 

Peking NCNA International Service

DAILY REPORT, FBIS-FRB-71-101 on 1971-05-25
Under the heading(s): INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, COMMUNIST CHINA
[Page A2]

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
culture
diplomatic
Participants (Types): 
American citizens, Chinese government officials
Hyperlink 1: 
Original Source
Exchange Date: 
Monday, May 24, 1971
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Peking, China
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