circulation of 15,000, and is distributed in
26 countries throughout the region.
The
Financial Times recently acquired a substantial
Hding in it (and have seconded a member of their
saff to it as marketing manager).
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The
publication date envisaged (end-September) will
coincide with the opening of British Week in
Tokyo.
A request from the Review for a high-level
contribution to an issue on Britain would
probably stand on its merits in any event. The
particular theme proposed appears especially
appropriate. This will be "that Britain has played
a larger part in shaping the history of Asia than
any other Western nation. The withdrawal of its
garrisons from East of Suez marks the last stage
in the betreat from Empire. The British are now
seeking a new relationship with the region based
primarily on an economic and business partnership.
With Britain's considerable expertise in Asia this
development promises to be a fruitful one. The
Review will examine in depth the way in which both
Britain and the region are adjusting to the
transition and will offer an authoritative
evaluation of the contribution which British
businessmen are making to Asia's development".
In a period of military withdrawal, this new
emphasis on practical economic and trade links
and growing prospects is precisely what we want.
Should the Prime Minister not accept,
the Secretary of State would be the obvious
alternative; in his absence on leave, the
President of the Board of Trade would be a more
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