Word: zhao
(lookup in dictionary)
(lookup stats)
Dates: during 1980-1989
Sort By: most recent first
(reverse)
...Reagan about supposed American misapprehensions of Chinese foreign policy. The chemistry between the two, admitted one U.S. official "was not all that terrific." Nevertheless, Reagan was handing out invitations to visit Washington as if they were jelly beans, and Hu accepted his. The three hours of discussions with Premier Zhao, whom Reagan met in Washington in January, were unusually fast-paced. More than once the interpreters could not keep up with the conversation. "These two men are clearly comfortable with each other," said one State Department official. A White House adviser practically swooned about the encounter. "The meeting was extraordinary...
...fact, the Chinese Premier seemed downright playful at first. "I presume you never take a nap," he said. Reagan explained that, well, he did not nap easily. "You look very energetic at your age," remarked Zhao, 65. "People here say you look much younger than your age." Reagan, 73, born during the last year of China's dynastic rule, grinned broadly. "As far as I'm concerned," he said, "this meeting has already been a success...
...public platitudes and happy banter inevitably gave way to tougher discussions, particularly with Zhao and Deng (who used his spittoon just once while meeting with Reagan), that touched on areas where the Chinese are disapproving, most notably CIA mining of Nicaraguan harbors and U.S. refusal to deal directly with the P.L.O. The talks focused on fundamental policy areas...
...after diplomatic ties were severed. The U.S. had agreed to reduce weapons sales to Taiwan under the act, yet in the last fiscal year such sales increased 35%, to $783 million, before falling back to about $735 million. "We welcome the repeated promises of the U.S. Government leaders," said Zhao at a banquet for Reagan, to "strictly pursue a one-China policy. We expect these promises to be faithfully carried out in action." In private he told Reagan his government wants a "considerable" reduction in arms sales to Taipei. Deng mentioned Taiwan to Reagan in private, but gingerly, describing...
...really beautiful is for you to have confidence in yourself," said Hotel Manager Peter Sun, who was born in Hong Kong and trained at Cornell in his pep talk. His staff masked whatever opening-night jitters they had. "I am feeling very proud to serve President Reagan and Premier Zhao," said Waiter Liu Zhihong, 21, who was chosen to serve the President's table. "I am only a little nervous There was no cause to worry. The Chinese cleaned every plate of their Thanksgiving dinner...