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    "ocrText": "-2-\nthat Peking may be the location and that he may fly direct from Islamabad\nto a Peking airport not open to the public. As for the flight, he may take a\nPakistan Boeing aircraft or a Chinese special plane can be sent to fly him\nto and from China, if needed. The talks plus the flights on both ways will\nprobably take three or four days. If there is the desire to use his own\ntelecommunication equipment on a temporary basis during his stay in Peking\nhe may do so.\n\"As it is difficult to keep Dr. Kissinger's trip strictly secret, he\nmay well consider coming for the meeting in an open capacity. If secrecy\nis still desired the Government of the Peoples Republic of China will on its\npart guarantee the strict maintenance of secrecy. When the talks have\nyielded results, the two sides may agree to a public announcement to be\nmade after the meeting, if it is SO desired.\n\"As for other details, they may be discussed and arranged through\nPresident Yahya Khan directly with the Chinese Ambassador.\n\"Premier Chou En Lai warmly looks forward to the meeting with\nDr. Kissinger in Peking in the near future. 11\nI notice from the above message that the Premier has given an\nalternative for an open meeting between himself and Dr. Kissinger. Knowing\nDr. Kissinger's desire to maintain strict secrecy which fact I have been"
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