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proposal. It was important to keep up the pressure on them to abandon it. Would the Chinese be willing to lobby quietly among the Group of 77 ? The British delegation would like to discuss with the Chinese delegation, the mechanics of a lobbying exercise. Mr Sung said that he would convey this message to the Departments concerned. Madam Ho Li-liang (Madam Huang Hua) had just returned from the Law of the Sea Conference and knew more about this subject than Mr Sung.
(b) Decolonisation: The West Indies Associated States.
Mr Cortazzi referred to a request made by the Chinese Ambassador in Georgetown about the independence process for the West Indies Associated States. He thought this issue could best be dealt with in London and gave Mr Sung a brief account of the position of each of the five associated states and the present stage of their progress towards independence. He said that the UK was particularly concerned with stability in the region, especially in the light of Cuban influence.
In conclusion, Mr Sung said that Huang Hua had been most happy with his visit to the UK. Mr Huang had had a most cordial conversation with Dr Owen at the small dinner which had followed the Chinese reception.
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Mr Leahy
Miss Brown
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Consular Dept
CRD
ESSD
HK & GD
MAED
Mexico & Caribbean Dept
Protocol & Conference Dept
PUSD
Mrs Thompson British Council
Mr Wilshaw - Dept of Education & Science
Mr Dunnachie Treasury
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