NOTES FOR SPEECH BY PRIME MINISTER AT DINNER BY CHINESE AMBASSADOR
1.
Ambassador Ke [pron. Kur] a distinguished member of
London Diplomatic Corps. Notable contribution over past
four years to Sino-British relations. Generous host.
2. Long history of friendship between British and
Chinese peoples: relations never better than today. Close understanding important to both countries and world
peace.
3. Looking forward to September visit and to talks with
Premier Zhao [Jow, rhymes with 'cow'], Vice-Chairman Deng
[Dung] and Chairman Hu Yaobang [Hu Yow Barng].
4. Glad to be able to see China again. Warm memories
of visit in April 1977: beautiful country and friendly
people. China then just beginning to recover from 'Gang
of Four'. Have read of much progress in last five years,
now opportunity to see for myself: Chinese proverb 'One
Looking is worth 10,000 Hearings'.
5. Propose toast to health of Ambassador and Mme Ke and
to continued development of Sino-British friendship.
[Toast to Chinese Head of State not necessary as no formal
appointment has yet been made.]