New China Policy Commended

Diocesan Press Service. September 29, 1971 [95-8]

GREENWICH, Conn. -- The Executive Council of the Episcopal Church, meeting here September 28-30, unanimously passed a resolution today commending President Nixon for his new China policy.

The resolution reads as follows:

" Resolved, that the Executive Council expresses its appreciation to the President of the United States for his initiatives in opening up communication with the People's Republic of China, a country which represents one-third of the population of the world, both directly with the United States and within the United Nations; and prays that he will persevere in efforts to build new relations of peace and justice on the bitter heritage of the past. "