U.S. ambassador to the People's Republic Of ChinaClark Randt is called to meet Chinese ministers twice (second day in succession) in connection with US plans to restrict imports of Chinese textiles; Beijing is shocked at the US move. {Link without Title}
---In the pre-dawn hours RPG s are launched from donkey carts at two Baghdad hotels and the oil ministry building. Reports indicate slight damage and one casualty. {Link without Title}