*EPF304 12/31/2003
Text: U.S. Marks 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations with China
(December 31 Statement by Deputy Spokesman Ereli) (150)

January 1, 2004 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-China relations.

Following is the text of a statement by Department of State Deputy Spokesman J. Adam Ereli commemorating that anniversary:

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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE
Office of the Spokesman

December 31, 2003
2003/1306

Statement by J. Adam Ereli, Deputy Spokesman

China -- 25th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations

January 1, 2004 marks the 25th anniversary of the normalization of U.S.-China relations. Over the past 25 years, we have worked to transform the relationship from its tentative beginnings to one wherein we have today a wide-ranging, candid, constructive and cooperative dialogue about issues that are important to the peace, security and prosperity of the world.

We look forward to continuing and deepening that dialogue and cooperation in the coming years.

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(Distributed by the Bureau of International Information Programs, U.S. Department of State. Web site: http://usinfo.state.gov)

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