CODE 18-77
Dr Bristow Smith
FED
CHINA
US TRADE BRIEFING
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1. I have attached a brief summary of Sino-US trade patterns for briefing the PM as you requested. I think it is important to note that the deterioration in the balance with China needs to be seen in the context of improving balances with Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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Christopher Lane
Economic Advisers WH426b 270 2727
15 February 1993
R+
HICD 02.1/5
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19 FEE 1993
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