Beijing was eager to avoid friction that could mean a further public-relations hit or, worse, prompt U. S. initiatives to restrict Chinese flights to the U. S.

北京方面极力想避免发生任何冲突，以免在公共关系方面进一步受挫，更要避免飞往美国的航班受到限制。

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