discussed the plight of the boat people, and the
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-countries. I tomasised the deep
position of ASEAN
concern in Britain at the situation in Kampuchea. We also discussed Southern Africa, I
7 I explained our Rhodesia policies to Premier Hua,
and emphasised the importance we attach to achieving a negotiated settlement which will bring peace and prosperity to that country and thereby contribute to stability in Africa as a whole.
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4.
On bilateral issues, Premier Hua and I both
expressed our satisfaction with the recent, rapid
development of our bilateral relations and our determination to maintain this process. On Hong
Kong, we agreed on the importance of maintaining
Author on demand to reduce political and investment confidence; and expressed
our deep concom at the centinuing high levels of immigration from China. We also discussed in general terms trade and defence sales, cultural, educational and scientific exchanges, and other bilateral issues,
During such as claims.Cultural, and Air Service Agreements were signed, which establish the framework for further cooperation to-our-mutual advantage in these fields.
5. In the course of the visit, My Rt Hon Friends the Secretaries of State for Industry and Trade discussed with Premier Hua, and with Vice Premier Yu Qiuli, China's modernisation plans and the prospects for increased economic cooperation between our two countries [Lord Carrington] also had further discussion of some international and bilateral political issues at
separate talks with Minister of Foreign Affairs Huang
Hua.
6. I believe that through this series of talks we have made a further significant improvement in our understanding
with the Chinese Government and established the basis
for increased cooperation in the future to out mutual
benefit. I know that Premier Hua shares this view.
7.
Bout our relationship with China is not only a governmental one. It is also about people. In the course of his visit, Premier Hua and his party had the opportunity to meet a wide cross section of British people, and some the increasing numbers of Chinese
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