which are edging towards closer bonds with China. Malaysia has just concluded a lucrative rubber deal with China, the Philippines has for the first time sent a trade team to the Canton fair, Thailand has called a halt to officially inspired anti-Chinese propaganda and is seriously considering opening commercial ties with China. There is also speculation that Ceausescu might be acting as a mediator between the Americans and the Chinese.
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