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CHINESE THREATS OF DISCRIMINATION AGAINST BRITISH FIRMS
Fully appreciate concern in the British business
community about Chinese threats.
China
In neither side's interests to allow difficulties
in the political arena to affect trade relations.
runs a £500 million surplus with the UK.
Note that recently such threats have not been repeated; on contrary, note reassuring remarks made by some Chinese leaders that they value British investment in Hong Kong and China. Also Chinese Trade Minister, in Brussels last month, confirmed China's adherence to principle of
non-discrimination.
- If there are any specific threats we will take the
matter up with the Chinese authorities.
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