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export permits for military servics.
Extension of Chinese student/visitor visas to be looked at
sympathetically till calm returns.
Deportation of Chinese citizens under Canada's Immigration Act suspended for 2 months.
India
Government saddened by killings.
Spokesman refused to comment on
internal affairs of another country. No suggestion that Sino-Indian
border talks (30 June) would be postponed or cancelled.
Dalai La ma was deeply saddened.
Japan
PUS summoned Chinese Ambassador, expressed deep regret, deplored
loss of life and called Chinese Government's reaction inhuman and
unacceptable.
Action:
Applications by Chinese students to extend visas
favourably.
to be
looked at
Visa requirements for foreign nationals coming to Japan from
China waived.
Assistance to Red Cross or other humanitarian organizations in
China offered.
No change of policy on aid. Signature of an agreement for a 97
billion yen loan suspended.
Norway
Foreign Minister's statement on 4 June condemned use of military
violence against civilians and said events were deeply tragic.
Singapore
Prime Minister expressed Government's shock, horror and sadness at
disastrous turn of events.
Action (NB Singapore does not have diplomatic relations wth PRC):
Straits Times Industrial Index fell 72 points over 5-6 June.
Traders said to be holding back on export orders.
Trade mission to Sichuan cancelled.
No further missions planned unless and until situation returns
to normal.
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