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He considered that what British industry particularly
required was information from the Chinese about the areas where there were prospects for British involvement.
12 Mr Li expressed his appreciation of the opportunity to be able to attend the discussions on co-operation between the two countries. He explained that China had her problems recently, particularly through the "gang of four". Furthermore they had suffered severely from natural calamities. However, the Chinese people were determined to solve the problems and the outlook was good. aiming for a comprehensive modernised industrial structure, by the end of the century.
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13 However, Mr Li stressed that they recognised the importance of learning from the advanced technology and experience of other countries.
ENERGY
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Mr Li expressed optimism about China's energy position. However they wished to introduce foreign experience in oil technology;
this related more to on-shore exploration. Off-shore drilling was limited.
IRON & STEEL INDUSTRY
15 Mr Li said that they intended to accept Sir Charles Villiers' invitation to send a study group to look in
detail at Britain's technology in iron and steel manufacture.
MINING MACHINERY
16 Mr Li explained that British mining machinery had a good reputation in China and that China would continue to import it.
CHINESE COAL FOR HONG KONG POWER STATION
17 Mr Li considered that there was certainly scope for further exploration in the question of China supplying coal for the Hong Kong power station.
18 Mr Li also stressed the need for China to have a good
He transportation system and basic chemical industry. emphasised the bright prospects of co-operation in the . fields of science and technology and machine and equipment purchasing. His current visit would only provide an initial view of British industry. He indicated that China would be willing to send both technological experts and industrial leaders on missions to this country to explore in depth the possibilities of co-operation. Electronics and the
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