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To: Mark Bartlett who wrote (31247)	4/6/1999 4:31:00 PM
From: Alex	Respond to of 116774

USTR Says 'critical Gaps' Remain on China-wto Entry Talks <Picture> By Richard Cowan, Bridge News Washington-April 6-Despite intensive negotiations continuing today, there still are "critical gaps" between the U.S. and China over its entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO), a U.S. Trade Representative official said this morning. Discussions today are focusing on the agriculture and services trade sectors, USTR spokesman Jay Ziegler added. The U.S. and China had hoped to finish the negotiations this week in time for Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji's meetings Thursday with President Bill Clinton. But Ziegler said a range of options are being considered, including the possibility that these "critical gaps" will preclude a deal this week and that negotiations will continue after Zhu's visit here. China is seeking U.S. support for its membership application to the WTO. Ziegler said that "some progress" was made in Monday's talks between USTR's China specialist, Robert Cassidy and China's top trade negotiator, Long Yongtu. But the Clinton Administration in recent days has been downplaying the possibility of a breakthrough this week. Instead, sources have said that the U.S. and China simply will announce a "framework" agreement this week, which simply would mean that both sides will continue their negotiations on issues still in dispute. (c) Copyright 1999 FWN futuresource.com