CONFIDENT TAL
Chinese have insisted that the prerequisite for a raturn
to normal diplomatic relations is the removal of the
requirement for exit vines for their diplomatisto here and
normal treatment in the matter of entry visas for kortere
of the N.C.3.A. whom thoy regard as full neabers of their.
Mispion. In view of the importance which we attach to @
return to normal diplomatic relations, which we think may
help Fr. Grey and other British nationals in China, we have
accepted this on the clear understanding of reciprocal
trontmant.
fe are not noglooting kr. Grey, who will continue
to have the support of our Mission. To aro not intending to
withdraw the Mission, but merely to rapinco staff.
Cenior to:
Br. Duncen
Er. Seydon
Mr. Horry
(Jenna Murray)
7 March, 1963
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