31.   Braun left open the possibility that the withdrawal had been suggested by some other delegation members.

32.   Delegation member Ken Bentsen said China needed to admit the bad-loan problems of its banks and correct the situation as quickly as possible.

33.   Delegation members have said they will not try to mediate the crisis.

34.   Delegation members include producers of tobacco, pork, sweet potatoes, buffalo meat, poultry, rice and dairy products.

35.   Delegation members will also meet economic leaders in Tokyo and the Kansai region, including Osaka and Kyoto, they said.

36.   Delegation members will hold talks with local government officials and representatives of Japanese companies, said the official, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

37.   Delegation members and Cuban authorities reportedly have agreed not to talk to the media about negotiations until an announcement is made, perhaps on Monday afternoon.

38.   Delegation members have suggested that Russia provide the Serbs with air defense systems to counter NATO attacks.

39.   Delegation members include executives of major firms such as Core Pacific group, China Petrochemical Corp., Hong Tai Electric Industry Corp. and Chiao Lung Construction and Development.

40.   Delegation members told reporters after coming out that everything but individual cells had been destroyed, including the pharmacy, kitchens, visiting rooms and clinic.