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Chou En Lai Hosts Kissinger Party

Premier Chou En Lai hosted talks with National Security Adviser Henry Kissinger and other U.S. officials. Chinese officials present included Yeh Chien-ying, vice chairman of the military commission, Chi Peng-fei, acting foreign minister, and others. The U.S. delegation included brigadier General James D. Hughes, Dwight L. Chapin, Alfred S. Jenkins, John H. Holdridge, Winston Lord, Commander Jonathan T. Howe, Dianne C. Matthews, and Julienne L. Pineau.
Outcomes: 
Increased diplomatic relations Prepare for upcoming visit by President Nixon to China
Source: 

Peking NCNA International Service

DAILY REPORT, FBIS-FRB-71-204 on 1971-10-21
Under the heading(s): INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS, PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA
[Page A1]

Government?: 
Yes
Type of Exchange: 
diplomatic
Participants (Types): 
U.S. government officials Chinese government officials
Hyperlink 1: 
Original Source
Exchange Date: 
Wednesday, October 20, 1971 to Tuesday, October 26, 1971
Continuing: 
No
Level of Government: 
national
Location: 
Peking, China
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