2.
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this matter with Vice-Premier Li Peng and, according to them,
he had agreed in principle to give it consideration.
recognized that it was probably much too early to be pursuing
such specifics with the Chinese side and had to admit that I
was not myself clear as to how such a body would be constructed,
and what exactly it would do. However, I thought it was
important for both sides to look carefully at the suggestions
of the LegCo mission, many of which were very helpful, and I
would like to be able to say to them that the Chinese side
had taken them fully on board.
3.
Peking.
Mr. Ji said that he would relay both points to
C.C.
(R. N. Peirce) Deputy Political Adviser 27th January, 1987
D. G. Blunt, Esq., Peking
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