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CALL ON THE LORD PRIVY SEAL BY THE CHINESE AMBASSADOR, 5.00 PM, WEDNESDAY 30 MAY
SPEAKING NOTE ON SINO-BRITISH RELATIONS
1.
We look forward to a productive and mutually advantageous
dialogue and cooperation with the Chinese Government. The forthcoming visit of the Duke of Kent to China, the first visit by a member of the Royal Family, reflects the healthy state of
our bilateral relationship.
Our Embassy in Peking has been
asked to inform your Government that Premier Hua Guofeng will
be very welcome to visit London at the end of October.
Hong Kong
2.
The
Vice Premier
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We share with the Chinese Government an interest in the
continuing stability and prosperity of Hong Kong.
Governor's recent visit to China was very useful.
Deng Xiaoping's reassurance to investors was helpful. must cooperate in the task of ensuring that international business
confidence in Hong Kong is maintained.
Chinese Foreign Policy
3=
As a country of nearly a billion people, and a permanent
member of the Security Council, China has a major part to play in
international discussions. We therefore welcome the Chinese
Government's positive and outward Looking policies.
We shall
be looking to expand the scope of our bilateral relationship, and
to have a full exchange of views on international issues of concern
to both countries.
Sino/Soviet Relations
4.
We have noted that the Chinese and Russians appear to be
moving towards talks on their bilateral relationship. We should welcome any reduction in tension in the area. What is likely to
emerge from the discussions? Do the Chinese expect the Russians
to be prepared to make any concessions on the border issues?
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