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5. CONCLUSIONS NOW READ:
(A) TO USE VISIT OF GUANGDONG OFFICIAL TO PROBE CHINESE THINKING FURTHER, IN ORDER TO ESTABLISH DIRECT CONTACT WITH GUANGDONG AUTHORITIES.
(B) TO USE VISIT OF FOREIGN SECRETARY TO TRY TO ASCERTAIN PEKING
GOVT'S ATTITUDE.
(C) OFFICIALS SHOULD FOLLOW UP FOREIGN SECRETARY'S VISIT WITH EARLY
DISCUSSIONS TO EXPLORE ISSUES IN DETAIL.
(D) MEANWHILE ACTION SHOULD PROCEED TO CLARIFY INDUSTRIAL/MANAGEMENT
STRUCTURE BEST SUITED TO PROGRESS UK INTERESTS.
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(E) A REPORT SHOULD BE PREPARED FOR MINISTERS TO TAKE SUBSTANTIVE
DECISIONS CONSISTENT WITH THE TIMESCALE OF PROJECT. EGRATEFUL FOR COMMENTS DESKBY 161000Z.
CARRINGTON
MINIMAL
HK & GD
FED
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