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Article: China Drops Reactor Deal With Iran; Move Reinforces Speculation Summit Meeting With U.S. May Be in Store
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- The Washington Post
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- September 28, 1995
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In another sign of improved U.S.-Chinese relations, China told the
United States today it will not pursue a tentative deal to sell one
or more nuclear reactors to Iran.
Chinese Foreign Minister Qian Qichen informed Secretary of State
Warren Christopher of Beijing's decision during a meeting here where
both are attending the United Nations General Assembly. The news was
greeted warmly by U.S. officials, who had opposed the sale to Iran
and have been seeking to put relations on what Christopher called "a
more constructive and positive basis" after several incidents that
caused tension and suspicion on both sides.
A senior U.S. official, who spoke with reporters on condition he
not be ...