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in the number of visiting businessmen and tourists, and the posting of more skilled technical personnel to China as project business develops, will increase the demand for consular services and other Embassy
facilities.
SECTION III: CHINESE INTERESTS IN THE UK
8. (i) Economic
China will continue to look partly to Western Europe, including the UK, as a source for training expertise, technology and equipment (including defence equipment) and as an outlet for its exports. The Chinese have shown interest in the removal of China from the COCOM
list and may pursue this.
(ii)
Language
The Chinese will value British help with English language training, partly as a means of access to science and technology.
(iii) Strategic
The Chinese will value the UK as a significant and positive element in the EEC and NATO, which the Chinese view as important bulwarks against Soviet aggrandisement.
SECTION IV: BRITISH OBJECTIVES
9.
In order of priority, revised since 1979:
I.
Hong Kong
To work for a mutually satisfactory arrangement for the future of Hong Kong. To seek meanwhile to maintain existing practical arrangements between Britain and China over Hong Kong.
II.
Political
To encourage the development of a stable, prosperous China well disposed towards the West as a major positive factor in international relations; to encourage the Chinese to participate fully in the work of international organisations and negotiations; and to continue the development of good Sino-UK political relations.
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