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to respond:
If Qian raises this the Prime Minister may like
Our concern about the situation in Tibet, and
indeed throughout China, is well-known;
we coordinate our position at CHR with EC
partners. EC co-sponsored resolution
expressing concern about human rights situation
throughout China, especially Tibet. Resolution
only about human rights, a matter of legitimate international concern;
[if pressed]
Chinese government well
aware of our
our position
on status of Tibet, which has not changed;
successi ve British governments have consistently regarded Tibet as autonomous, while recognising the special position of the
Chinese there. This continues to be the
government 's view. Nevertheless we advocate a
greater measure of real autonomy for the
Tibetans.
Bilateral Trade: British Aerospace BAE 146
UK exports have fallen back dramatically in 1991 to only £320 million (fall of 30% over 1990 figures). Imports from China continue to rise steadily. The
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