Jiang Zemin concedes mistakes in Chinese governance
In a Harvard speech Jiang Zemin defended reforms and China’s peaceable aims while acknowledging “shortcomings and mistakes in our work.” Amid protests outside, he urged relations with the US and emphasized rule of law, socialist democracy, and economic reform, avoiding direct answer on Tiananmen.
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Iraqi official warns of military response
Iraqi Vice President Taha Yassin Ramadan warned of a military reply if attacked as Iraq challenged U S pressure over weapons inspections. Baghdad ordered U N inspectors to leave briefly while Richard Butler directed the team to resume work. Ramadan said Iraq would not be faced down and would welcome any Security Council envoy to resolve the standoff.
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