including the establishment of a satisfactory basic law
for the governing of Hong Kong post 1997.
II.
Political
To encourage the development of a stable, prosperous China well disposed towards the West as a major positive factor in international relations, especially as a
counterweight to the Soviet Union.
To encourage the
Chinese to participate fully in the work of international organisations; and to develop further the now excellent Sino-UK political relationship.
III. Trade
To assist the efforts of UK companies exporting to
China, and to encourage more firms in appropriate
sectors to take advantage of the modernisation programme and opportunities arising from recent UK
development loans to China.
IV.
Raw Materials
To explore opportunities for adopting China as
of supply of metals and minerals.
SECTION V: MEANS IN SUPPORT OF OBJECTIVES
a source
10 (1). British Embassy [This section is being updated by PPD].
Other Staff
(II).
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We have two Service Attachés supported by two
UK-based staff. An increasing amount of their time is
The British Council devoted to promoting defence sales.
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