TNAG-0029-FCO40-65-Relations-with-China-1968 — Page 197

CONFIDENT TAL

Chinese have insisted that the prerequisite for a raturn

to normal diplomatic relations is the removal of the

requirement for exit vines for their diplomatisto here and

normal treatment in the matter of entry visas for kortere

of the N.C.3.A. whom thoy regard as full neabers of their.

Mispion. In view of the importance which we attach to @

return to normal diplomatic relations, which we think may

help Fr. Grey and other British nationals in China, we have

accepted this on the clear understanding of reciprocal

trontmant.

fe are not noglooting kr. Grey, who will continue

to have the support of our Mission. To aro not intending to

withdraw the Mission, but merely to rapinco staff.

Cenior to:

Br. Duncen

Er. Seydon

Mr. Horry

(Jenna Murray)

7 March, 1963

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