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From: Andi Wolos & Bob Necci
(POW-MIA InterNetwork)

Re: China Delegation To Broach POW-MIA Question

Date: June 21, 1998

While the US Presidential delegation to China is wined and dined during the summit, official announcements state that the question of US servicemen unqaccounted-for from the Korean War will be raised. State officials claim discussions "with great regularity" in order to gain access to archives, museums, and sites.

State is quoted, "At this point I can't say we're satisfied with Chinese cooperation in this area." It is a fact that POW-MIA families aren't satisified either, considering they have waited an average of 45 years for answers.

The comments go on to mention that 'there's probably a gold mine of information to be had.' And if that's the case, we advise the USG to start digging in that mine pronto. The Washington Post is also stating that, " It has been well documented that China, with Russian help, ran most of the POW camps in North Korea. Less well understood has been the extent of POW camps in China and what became of American and other prisoners held there."

Among key areas of interest, are the People's Liberation Army records repositories and official archives. We recommend that camps, hospitals and other facilities where live POWs may be shuld be the main focus. China has consistently stated that all unaccounted-for questions were resolved at the end of the Korean War.