<|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|><|begin_of_text|>A Sino-American summit that would discuss American arms sales to Taiwan and other issues including global strategy seems a possibility following Vice-Chairman Deng Xiaoping's expression of interest in meeting President Reagan.
Mr. Deng, China's de facto leader<wm> at present, has long expressed its reluctance to confront the US to win any concessions, and has focused on diplomatic efforts. However it is likely that China would still maintain a cautious attitude towards meeting its economic and security concerns, while seeking a strategy for its relations.
US officials are saying they are waiting until next year's opening of the US- China Economic Relations Dialogue Framework, a trade and investment agreement, before talking to the Chairman. President Reagan's willingness to engage in direct talks would give way further evidence</wm> that US President wants to keep relations open.
US Treasury Secretary Willard Sticks, in his address