Japan is very clear about what kind of person Lee is.

We have expressed our strongest dissatisfaction and opposition to Lee Teng-hui going to the U.S. with the U.S. side.

There is absolutely no such consensus,

We think the suggestion would be a good attempt at breaking the stalemate.

On the whole, we believe the new U.S. proposals have taken into account and considered the worries and concerns of some of us.

Maybe the chief negotiators would accompany their heads of state to the APEC meeting. Under this situation we could achieve better results if we hold the talks in several phases,