Lee, who Beijing fears is pro-independence, wins election by a landslide. U.S. Vice President Al Gore visits Beijing to pave way for presidential exchanges. President Jiang makes week-long state visit to the United States , the first for a Chinese president in 12 years. Clinton and Jiang meet in Vancouver, Canada before the start of APEC forum. U.S Defense Secretary William Cohen visits China to discuss closer military ties, visits secret air base in Beijing.
China denies allegations.
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