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Mr. Jabodet.
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Mome 5th Sectio The RAT
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Mr. Chun-Chien Chen, a Nationalist Chinese has applied for a visa to
visit the
United Kingdom. enclose a copy of his
application form. We would see strong poli-
to hum tical objectigne to the issue of a visa, 2. We have recently
formulated new internal
guidelines on the eritevie for the admission
of Nationalist Chinese. As you know, we do
not recognise the Nationalist authorities
on Taiwan. Our trade with the People's Republic of China far exceeds the
volume of
ever
trade we could hope to do with Taiwan.
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OPR is particularly sensitive about any
The
action which might imply recognition, however
libited, of the Nationalist authorities, on-
< to avva ħ far as humme Trimon- It is our policy therefore de
groupe for accusations that we are adop- giving gemar rectgrating.
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This is directly-reflected in the
criteria we have adopted' for the granting of
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views. For practical purposes aix categories
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of individual can be distinguished:
(a) Private individuals and businessmen who
Nationaliet have no connection with any Nationalist
organisation;
(b) Individuals who are officials of
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Nationalist government controlled organisa-
tione, such as the Taiwan Power Company, which
although state-owned, operated for purely
business purposes, i.e. they are equivalent to British Railways or the
Central Electricity
Generating Board in this country;
(c) Members of delegations to international
trade fairs, sports teams, etc., claiming to
represent the "Republic of China";
(a) Officials of the Taiwan Provincial op
Taipeh Municipal Authorities, who do not come
under categories (e) and (f) below;
(e) Officials of departments of the Nationa
government which are concerned purely
liste
with trading and economic affaire- e.g. the Textiles Development
Committee In the Kinistry of Economic Affaire;
(f) Officials of other departments of the Nationalist government,
including Nationalis
Ambassadors abroad.
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3. Under existing practice viene would be The slant 1 nsw
granted to those in categories (a) and (b)
unconditi_cally, and to those in category (c) provided an
agreement/could be reached where by
reference to the "Republic of China" could be
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avoided.
For commercial reasons only, we are
marting to ales preparad iXafit/categorie (8) sente),
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Since H.M. Consul/in Tamsui is accredited to
the provincial authorities of Taiwan, it would jewicy, it would
be anomalous to fexclude/provif.^"l officials.
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visas are not stamped in Rationalist pass- ports,and affidavite are
issued This in itself
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4. We still oppose the issue of Visue' to
category (f) unless:
(1) they are attending a conference in the
United Kingdom of a United Nations agency;
(11) they come under U. sponsorship; or
(iii) they come as tourists in a private orpa-
cily for a short period.
Mr. Chun-Chien Chan falle clearly into category
(f). Not only é he a member of the Legislative
Yuan; he is Comandant of the National War
Cenrical Commun fix of the) College and Jirector of a section of the K
the ruling party. He claims that he wants to Colle study "social
welfare". Even if this is true,
be in a posolim to make content wor
to contact overseas Chinese
he would-be
and hi visit could cause us considerable
embarreser ent. It would provide both the Natio-
nalist and the CPR with excellent propaganda."
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these/guidelines, which have
been approved by Ministers, will be helpful
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elucidation of our recommendations effecting the
issue of visas unless the guidelines do not
provide an adequate explanation.
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Visa application by Mr. James Wei
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The Embassy in Athens asked for authority to grant a
two-day visa to enable Mr. James Wei, the Chinese Nationalist
Director of the Information Goverment office in Taipei to
come to this country to visit Sir William Teeling, M.P. and
Mr. Charles S. Wong of the Free Chinese Centre. In
accordance with guidelines agreed by Ministers we informed
the Home Office that as Mr. Wei was (and had described himself
as) an official of the "Nationalist" Central Government who
did not fall into the category of officials concerned mainly
with trade, we recommended against the issue of a visa.
Representations have been made to the Home Office and to us
by Sir William Teeling, M.P., and Mr. Albert Roberts, M.P.,
that a visa be granted on the grounds that this is a private
visit and that they will give an assurance on Mr. Wei's
behalf that he will not engage in political activities.
may approach Mr. Foley in the House this evening.
Recommendation
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2. I recommend that we maintain our decision to refuse the
viea.
Argument and Background
3. Mr. Rodgers agreed the guidelines on the issue of visas
set out in my submission of 28 May (copy attached), which sets
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out the background.
Mr. Wei falls into the category of
officials referred to in paragraph of that submission.
He is clearly a fairly prominent official of the Central
"Nationalist" Government. (We allow in officials of the
Provincial Government of Taiwan as our Consul is accredited
to it.) His presence here might well be picked up by the
press. In view of our present strained relations with
Peking we should do nothing which might rebound on our Mission
and other British subjects in China. Such a visit could have
this effect as the Chinese are particularly sensitive about
Taiwan.
4 Sir W. Teeling M.F., who is the leader of the "Formosa
lobby", and Mr. A. Roberts M.P. have pointed out that two
of Mr. Wei's predecessors paid visits to this country to see
M.P.8. It has not been possible to check this at short
notice but no-one in the Department recalls it having taken
place within the last three years. It is also true that
under the guidelines (paragraph 2(iii) of my submission under
reference), if Mr. Wel had applied as a tourist in a private
capacity we might have been prepared to grant a visa. Even
in these circumstances, however, we might have had reservations
on this occasion in view of the very delicate situation in
Peking. He applied in his official capacity; and in these
circumstances I do not consider that we should bend the guide-
lines and risk adverse repercussions in Peking by letting him
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If there are Parliamentary Questions about our refusal,
our decision can be fully justified on the grounds that he
applied as an official of a Government that we do not recognise.
His position is quite different from that of M.P.a visiting
Formosa as they, together with other British citizens, are
generally free to travel where they wish and their presence
in a country does not constitute a mark of British
recognition.
5. Mr. Wilkinson concurs in the recommendation.
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From
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Visits or Businessmen and officials from
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about the proposals on the above subject/in my
submission of 28 May about visitor from Farmerfes
Categor: (4) - Frovincial and Municipal officials
2. It is unlikely that any significant
commercial benefit would result from allowing
individuals in this category to #isit Britain.
The object of the liberalization in this case
is to remove the anomaly whereby, although our
Consul in Peness is accredited to the Provincial
and Municipal Authorities on Formosa, we refuse
to allow visits officials of those authorities.
The situation of our Cokul is far from e
it would be with to be and would we
our approach.
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Our nosition of recognisin. the
Provincial and Municipal authorities, but not
Applicable the "Nationalist" rine, would before easy-to defend and
justify/ if this particular anomaly
It fo wallaby that, in pruatie, the can comment will wish to tried the
thabhat Kingston, J Who will show of our cliange of poliert The nitrina
me ft. man spáskanajany something to 3. But the should need to shora Che
British
were removed.
National Export Council and the Confederation of
have been presting for a change, in mot print potangy. We might say Rs
British Industries, test, while, we cannot majes per offrire sanch of to
wything which right he has to infly as any more towpedo implicit
recognition of the
"Nationalist" authorities, and while we must
continue to treat much individu i vige applies-
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in the light off
all thy comernblomerus perailing at the home liberal attitude towards
officials whose major
concern is with tradey. The change in our
attitude wouldp=however, besona anpapert bed
to the "Nationalist" Authorities and to
individual Boitier Compentes in the sourse
of time as "Nationalist ** ficials were sported
Number of individuals likely to be affected
Our present attitude is known both to the
"Nationalist" authorities and to British
companies, so that very few applications are
received from Nationalist" officials. Past
figures can thus be no guide. A reasonable
estimate of the annual numbers involved would
be about a score or two dozen. We should, of
course, retain the right and the means to
restrict the numbers of visas issued to any
level considered desirable.
Publicity
5. Our present golicy has prevented visits
by "Nationalist" officials and official
delegations. The "Nationalists" leve, however,
publicized the visits of individual British
Members of Parliament to Formosa, and we avat
The ONGC
(hot intersuch Bhatind
the C.B.1. [would
in this han
doubt inform their's "Netwohnt wirtunte
that it wa
wath offlying for
offeraty.
sames they aught hise suuntaa.
expect them to publicike any official visits ly ful to Britain. Any
individual British companies
who hosted such visits would also, of course,
be able to publicize the in this country.
Reaction in Peking
5. The Chinese Government have made it very
clear that they regard Hong Kong as the crux
of Anglo-Chinese relations. Should they wish
to raise the question of Pornosa in addition,
розви the pregare of the Consul in Pangår would gives
thea ample excuse. I do not believe that visits
by a few "Rationalist" officials concerned with
/trade
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trade would materially worsen our position
in the way that
vis-à-vis the Chinese as-would, for instance,
the sale of military equipment to the
"Nationalists" work.
7. After careful consideration of the points
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raised by Mr. Rodgers, I do not wiek to alter my
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in puncfle to clox wohinters for refect of "Wewombat sucommend threats
pummarly conscrmed with kader, Sat. I would
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of each
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Visits of Businessmen and Officials from Formosa
Mr.Rodgers has raised various points in connexion with
the recommendations in my submission of 28 May about visitors
from Formosa.
Category (8)
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Provincial and Municipal Officials
2. It is unlikely that any significant commercial benefit
would result from allowing individuals in this category to
visit Britain. The object of the liberalization in this case
is to remove the anomaly whereby, although our Consul in
Tameui is accredited to the Provincial and Municipal
Authorities on Formosa, we refuse to allow visits by officials
of those authorities. The situation of our Consul is far from
easy; and it would be well to be consistent in our approach.
Our position of recognising the Provincial and Kunicipal
authorities, but not the "Nationalist" régime, would be the
more explicable in Formosa if this particular anomaly were
removed. It is unlikely that, in practice, the officials
concerned will wish to visit the United Kingdom. (If we
were to relax restrictions on "Nationalist" government
officials concerned with trade, but not on Formosan provincial
officials, we should find ourselves in the even more anomalous
position of allowing into the U.K. officials with whom the
Consul is not in touch, and debarring those with whom he is
regularly in touch.)
Who will know of our change of policy?
3.
The criteria are for our own guidance. But we should
need to say something to the British National Export Council
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and the Confederation of British Industries, who have been
pressing for a change in our present policies. We might say
that, while we cannot give official sanction to anything
which might be taken to imply our recognition of the
"Nationalist" régime, we are prepared to adopt a more liberal
attitude towards officials whose major concern is with trade;
but we shall wish to scrutinize each particular application
in the light of all the circumstances prevailing at the time.
The BNEC and the C.B.I. (and individual British firms) would
in their turn no doubt inform their "Nationalist" contacts
that it was now worth applying for visas for government
officials, since they might now be granted.
Number of individuals likely to be affected
4. Our present attitude is known both to the "Nationalist"
authorities and to British companies, so that very few applica-
tione are received from "Nationalist" officials. Past figures
can thus be no guide. A reasonable estimate of the annual
numbers involved would be about a score or two dozen.
We
should, of course, retain the right and the means to restrict
the numbers of visas issued to any level considered desirable.
Publicity
5. Our present policy has prevented visits by "Nationalist"
officiala and official delegations. The "Nationalists" have,