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p.m.

Weather Crisp, dry and possibly windy weather with temperatures sometimes below freezing. Outdoor winter clothes, especially for visits to, for example, the Great Wall, Strong central heating indoors so medium weight clothing. No black tie required throughout.

Presents A large Armada dish for the Foreign Minister, if required, and a small one for the Chief de Protocol. A present for the Foreign Minister's wife (?) and presents for the PUS and Lady Greenhill to give to opposite numbers. Three or four illustrated books on Britain to be given as appro- priate. The usual supply of biro pens and photographs for other officials.

Lunch informal

Visit to the Forbidden City and Palace Museum

Evening

A film or free evening

Monday 30 October

9.00

a.m

lunch

First session of talks

Informal

p.m.

Visit to the Great Wall and Ming Tombs

7.00

Dinner given by Foreign Minister in the Great Hall of the People

Speech, Guest list?

Tuesday 31 October

9.

am

1.15 p.m.

informal

Second session of talks with Foreign Minister

Lunch at Mr. Addis's house for Commonwealth Ambassadors (including wives)

Visit to Agricultural Commune

P.M.

evening

Visit to Acrobatic Performance or Peking Opera, Ballet

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