Washington Hyper File •

Department of State


Friday, April 27, 2001



501 Text: Biden Says U.S. Not Obligated to Defend Taiwan With Force
(Biden's April 26 speech stresses nuances of China policy) (1300)

502 Texts: Press Release, Letter on Arrest of Chinese Bishop
(Urges Chinese government to end religious persecution) (810)

503 Text: Secretary Powell on the Development Institutions, WTO
(Praises IMF, World Bank, WTO and cites HIV/AIDS peril) (3780)

504 Text: Larson Says More Foreign Direct Investment Would Help Japan
(Under Secretary Alan Larson's April 25 remarks) (1070)

505 Text: Lawmaker Calls for President to Discuss Free Trade Area
(H.R. 1566 urges talks with Australia, New Zealand, Singapore) (330)

506 Text: Rep. Skelton Says Interceptions Threaten U.S.-China Ties
(April 26 House speech calls for return of U.S. plane) (1030)

507 Text: Rep. Skelton Introduces Measure on Return of U.S. Navy Plane
(Skelton warns China's interception tactics could hurt ties) (980)

508 Text: Rep. Phil English Warns of "Predatory" Steel Traders
(Cites Commerce Dept.'s preliminary finding on dumping) (1010)

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