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Powell promises support

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Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, offered strong support on his visit to Japan for Prime Minister Junichiro Koizumi. Powell said the U.S. would reduce the presence of troops in Okinawa, assist Koizumi in efforts to revitalize Japan's economy, and help clean up the banking sector. Powell supported Koizumi's challenge in rekindling the economy, and was eager to show Japan that the U.S. considers them first in priority.

Office of the Secretary (USDC)

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Powell's appraisal is upbeat

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Colin Powell, U.S. Secretary of State, reported that U.S. and Chinese relations are improving, and the U.S. scholars who are currently being held in China will have their situation resolved soon. Mr. Powell's optimistic assessment of U.S. and China relations and the Bush administration's intention to improve ties with the two countries are signs of progress.

Beliefs, opinions and attitudes, Chinese foreign relations, United States foreign relations

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Tokyo, Beijing look to mend fences

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Japanese prime minister Junichiro Koizumi and China's President Jiang Zemin have agreed to have their trade officials negotiate an end to their long-standing trade dispute due to duties imposed on imports by each of the countries.

International economic relations, Trade Negotiations, Brief Article, International trade, Jiang Zemin

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