Summary: "Chinese officials suggested to Burmese Special Envoy and Deputy Foreign Minister U Maung Myint during his January 21 visit to Beijing that the Burmese regime reconsider UN Special Advisor Gambari?s request to visit Burma prior to the April timeframe offered by Burma, MFA Asia Department Burma, Cambodia, Laos and Vietnam Division Deputy Director Chen Chen told PolOff January 25. Chen said Chinese officials encouraged continuation of the dialogue between the regime and democratic opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi. PolOff delivered ref B points on banning imports of Burmese gems and hardwood. Chen promised to convey the points to his superiors." End Summary.