CHINA: BEIJING: US PRESIDENT CLINTON MEETS JIANG ZEMIN

(27 Jun 1998) Natural Sound

U.S. President Bill Clinton opened his state visit to China on Saturday.

In a ceremony heavy in symbolism, Clinton met Chinese President Jiang Zemin in Tiananmen Square - the sprawling plaza that remains haunted with memories of China's bloody crackdown against democratic change nine years ago.

Clinton shook hands with President Jiang and other leaders of the communist regime outside the Great Hall of the People before disappearing inside for talks.

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\" I am very happy that in such a short time these two great countries have been able to develop strong relations. I am also happy for China.\"
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\"From the military aspect, it's important to have friendly relations and develop together. I hope that when we will see each other it will not be on the battlefield.\"
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