U.S. and Hong Kong (2002)

State Department Noon Briefing, January 9, 2002

Following is the State Department transcript:

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U.S. Department of State

Daily Press Briefing
Monday, January 9, 2002

BRIEFER: Richard Boucher, Spokesman

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QUESTION: There have been reports that Israel is planning to sell military aircraft to India. The Phalcon has some American-made systems. And that follows an attempt earlier -- well, last year -- when Israel tried to do this with China, but didn't succeed. Does this building have any position on that, or is that a bilateral --

MR. BOUCHER: I don't know. I haven't looked into it. Let me check on it for you.

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QUESTION: You can probably do this really quickly. Have you heard back from the Chinese yet about your protests about this bible distributor? Or are they ignoring you?

MR. BOUCHER: Let me double-check. I didn't see anything today, but I haven't done a complete check.

QUESTION: Thank you.

MR. BOUCHER: Thanks.

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