-Caveat Lector- China Stops Landing of U.S. Plane .c The Associated Press HONG KONG (AP) - Chinese authorities have stopped a U.S. military airplane from landing in Hong Kong, the latest display of anger following the bombing of the Chinese Embassy in Belgrade. The South China Morning Post reported today that the move has thrown doubts over U.S. congressional delegations' plans to come to Hong Kong aboard U.S. Air Force jets this summer. The move also comes after China refused to let some U.S. warships dock in Hong Kong, a popular port. The U.S. consul general's office in Hong Kong confirmed today that several warships were banned and that one U.S. airplane was recently stopped from landing in Hong Kong on a routine training mission. A consulate spokeswoman, who declined to be identified, said she could not say whether any congressmen were hoping to come here this summer or whether their movements would be affected in any way. A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman, Zhang Qiyue, was asked about the matter today in Beijing. ``Under the present circumstances, it is only natural that China does not allow the U.S. ships or planes to port or land in Hong Kong,'' she said. The U.S. consul general in Hong Kong, Richard Boucher, told business leaders Wednesday that several warships had been denied permission to dock, but apparently on a case-by-case basis. ``These have been individual denials,'' Boucher said. ``We have no indication of a permanent ban. I would expect we will continue to apply for visits, and I am confident at some point they will be approved.'' DECLARATION & DISCLAIMER ========== CTRL is a discussion and informational exchange list. Proselyzting propagandic screeds are not allowed. Substance—not soapboxing! These are sordid matters and 'conspiracy theory', with its many half-truths, misdirections and outright frauds is used politically by different groups with major and minor effects spread throughout the spectrum of time and thought. That being said, CTRL gives no endorsement to the validity of posts, and always suggests to readers; be wary of what you read. CTRL gives no credeence to Holocaust denial and nazi's need not apply. Let us please be civil and as always, Caveat Lector. ======================================================================== Archives Available at: http://home.ease.lsoft.com/archives/CTRL.html http:[EMAIL PROTECTED]/ ======================================================================== To subscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SUBSCRIBE CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To UNsubscribe to Conspiracy Theory Research List[CTRL] send email: SIGNOFF CTRL [to:] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Om
