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For Immediate Release
Office of the Press Secretary
April 11, 2002

Statement by the Press Secretary
Visit by Vice President Hu Jintao of China

Vice President Cheney will welcome Vice President Hu Jintao of China to Washington on May 1. The United States and China both have a strong interest in maintaining peace, stability, and prosperity in the Asia-Pacific region. The Vice President looks forward to discussing a range of bilateral and global issues with Vice President Hu. In addition to official meetings in Washington, Vice President Hu will have the opportunity to talk to a diverse array of Americans during his stops in Honolulu, New York, and San Francisco.

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