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Q:

Are there any plans for Mr patteń to get together with Beijing and try to sort it out?

A:

Well, as we have said, we are ready to talk to the Chinese side at any time at any place without conditions. That's been our consistent position since October and obviously if that were possible then we would be very willing to talk.

Q:

So you are not going to cave in ... (laughter)

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