Deng: If Gorbachev takes a solid step towards the removal of the three major obstacles in Sino-Soviet relations,particularly if he urges Vietnam to end its aggression in Kampuchea and withdraw its troops from there,I for my part will be ready to meet him.

• 邓：如果戈尔巴乔夫在消除中苏间三大障碍，特别是在促使越南停止侵略柬埔寨和从柬埔寨撤军问题上走出扎扎实实的一步，我本人愿意跟他见面。