when opportunity arises. Mr Renton would also
welcome an informal meeting with Embassy staff
and wives. This might be over tea in the
Embassy/Residence at 1630 on 18 January.
He is
content to restrict all sightseeing to 19 January.
3. We are telegraphing separately to Shanghai
(copied to you) about the programme there.
Grateful asap for further details on Canton and
Shenzhen, including particularly ETA Hong Kong.
Mr Renton would welcome a meeting at 1530 on
22 January with BP and other companies. What
arrangements do you, Hong Kong or BTC Hong Kong
recommend for lunch that day? If possible, the
Minister would prefer a private lunch with the
Political Adviser or his deputy.
4. (Your telno 8) Thank you for your confirmed
Gratefully accepted.
invitation.
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