21.   But they said the diplomatic recognition alone would not unleash an investment boom because a foundation for normal trade relations between the two countries does not exist.

22.   But they said that diplomatic recognition alone would not unleash an investment boom because a foundation for normal trade relations between the two countries does not exist.

23.   China is likely to join the World Trade Organization, a regulatory body based in Geneva, even if Congress decides not to grant permanent normal trade relations.

24.   Chinese and international trade officials are nervously watching the congressional debate on granting China permanent normal trade relations status, as President Clinton has proposed.

25.   China is likely to receive permanent normal trade relations.

26.   Chinese officials have threatened to do just that if Congress fails to approve permanent normal trade relations.

27.   Clinton insisted Thursday that maintaining normal trade relations with China is in U.S. interests because of a rapid increase in U.S. exports to China.

28.   Clinton sent Charlene Barshefsky to meet with top Chinese officials on the same day that he signed into law the legislation granting China permanent normal trade relations.

29.   Commerce Secretary Don Evans said the administration was not reconsidering its support of normal trade relations with China.

30.   Dealing core players such as Nieuwendyk and Langenbrunner was in no means a normal trade.