Cheney Visits China for Trade Talks ; Beijing Urges U.S. Not to Sell Taiwan Weapons

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Vice President Dick Cheney arrived in China yesterday where he is expected to be pressed by Chinese leaders to ease U.S. export controls as part of Beijing's plan to build up to 60 nuclear power reactors in the coming years.

Mr. Cheney arrived here from Tokyo yesterday afternoon and met with Chinese Vice President Zeng Qinghong. Today, he is scheduled to hold talks with Chinese leaders on trade, terrorism and North Korea's nuclear weapons program.

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Cheney Visits China for Trade Talks ; Beijing Urges U.S. Not to Sell Taiwan Weapons

Mr. Zeng asked Mr. Cheney during the meeting to stop the United States from selling defensive weapons to Taiwan, according to Chinese news reports.

"We hope the United States can carry out its commitment and not se...

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