中国外交部发表上述言论之际，中越两国双边关系在迅速恶化，越南正在南海进行海军实弹射击演练，而中国宣称对整个南海拥有主权。

The remarks came as Vietnam conducted a live-fire naval exercise in the South China Sea, which China claims in its entirety, amid rapidly deteriorating bilateral relations.

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据美国外交官说，越南正在研究这一协议的最后草案，预计今年秋季美越两国将进一步展开谈判。

The Vietnamese are studying the agreement's final draft and further talks are expected in the fall, said American diplomats.

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美国及亚洲外交官说，马来西亚及越南等相对远离是非中心的国家也纷纷寻求与美国建立更密切的纽带。

Further afield, countries such as Malaysia and Vietnam have also been seeking closer ties to the U. S. in recent months, according to American and Asian diplomats.

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I had an opportunity in the late 80s and early 90s, working with a small foundation in New York, to begin cultural activities in Vietnam before normalization of relations between the US and Vietnam.

我在八十年代末九十年代初曾经有幸，在纽约的一个小型基金会工作，和越南开展一些文化活动,那时美国和越南还未实现外交关系正常化。

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