2.
Hence the necessity, in my opinion, to find the way to
raise the level of consultations with China well beyond the current
procedure, as well as broaden the economic and commercial cooperation well beyond the agreement presently in force. This would enable us to
improve coordination of the Community's action, also vis-à-vis
matters which interest some partners more directly, such as the
status of Hong Kong and Macao, thus enhancing the bilateral dialogue.
The Chinese seemed to me interested and willing. In any
case I intend to raise the subject again on the occasion of the
General Affairs Council to be held in Luxembourg on 17 and 18 next.
Gianni De Michelis"