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Herb Kaplow/Kissinger
10:40 a. m.
4/14/71
K: I wonder what you make out on the table tennis and what weight you give
to Chou En-lai today.
HAK: I wouldn't go overboard but it's obviously a carefully planned move.
You think that People's xRxxxxxxxxxxxxx Republic of China in the World Report wasn't
an sccident and other public and non-public moves tox which they are responding.
K: Can you give details?
HAK: No. It's not a world shaking -- don't say WH sources said this comment.
K: How about government officials?
HAK: No. Say nothing.
K: How can I say it?
HAK: Making moves. Relaxation of travel and general relaxation in atmosphere
K: Are we xxaking likely to do something in response to their action and some-
thing today?
: We will probably announce -- we will announce today but don't scoop
anybody. Some relaxation.
K: Don't XXX use it until you announce it?
KAK: It's the beginning of a process to be nurtured carefully. It's a tough and
complicated problem.
K: Can I use that?
: Yes.
K: Is there any danger that the Chinese might be doing this and nothing beneath it
HAK: No it's not likely there's nothing beneath it but we have to find out what
it is. There's something more than have a table tennis team there.
K: What do they get out of improved relations?
HAK: They have been isolated. May want more normal diplomatic postures.
May be worried about the Soviets.
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