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E.

PRESENTS

7.

None required.

F.

TALKS WITH CHINESE LEADERS

8. Three full sessions of several hours' duration with the

Minister of Foreign Affairs, Chi Peng-fei, one with Chou

En-lai and if possible one with Mao Tse-tung.

Discussions

will inevitably be lengthy because of the need for simultaneous

interpretation and the Chinese wish to cover bilateral and

international relations in detail.

G.

ENTERTAINMENT

9. This seems likely to involve a banquet to be given by the

Chinese, possibly by Chou En-lai and a return dinner party to

be given by the Secretary of State preferably at the guesthouse

(the Residence dining room cannot accommodate more than 20).

In addition a luncheon party for EEC Ambassadors and a social

meeting with members of the Embassy at the Embassy Club is

recommended.

H.

10.

SIGHTSEEING

The Forbidden City, the Summer Palace, the Ming Tombs,

the Great Wall of China and an agricultural commune.

I.

INTERPRETATION

11. To be provided by the Chinese for the official discussions.

Members of the Embassy can interpret at social functions.

J.

12.

PRESS

Between 20 and 24 journalists are likely to wish to cover

the Secretary of State's visit. A number of them would only

2

CONFIDENTIAL

/do

A

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