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Imiain's Labour Union has conuiderwole power. Walt allow
vde ́en be subjected to the restrictions of the Iron Luly' in futurt?
This is a problem. The down fall of the former Conservative Government led
by ma. Heath was censed by the British coal miners strike. Problems will
keep on coming if Mrs. Thatcher's govemment does not maintain good relations
with the British Labour Union.
Today, Britain is no longer the 'Great British Empire', The main
features of its economy are low productivity, poor competivity of its products
and the decline of its intemational markets. The effect of its reform in
the taxation system and the methods to stimulate its economy will have a great
influence on the future of the Conservative Govenment.
Relations with China in future
The future Anglo-Chinese relations after the succession of the
'Iron Lady' is a matter which everyone is much concerned.
The Anglo-Chinese relations have greatly improved during the
administration of the Labour Government. However, because of the Labour
Government's desire to compromise with the Soviet Union, the friendly
relationships with China had not been fully developed. Even trade relations
were unsatisfactory. For instance, China intended to purchase the Harrier
Jump-jet (vertical take-off aircraft) from Britain so as to deal with the
ambitious Soviet Union. In fact, it is big business, but the Labour Government
was afraid that it would offend the Kremlin so it hesitated with this transaction.
The Conservative Party has a strong stance against Soviet Union and it would
like to have closer relations with China. In the year before last year, both
the present Tory leader, Mrs. Thatcher and the former leader, Mr. Heath visited
China at different times. They were greeted warmly by the Chinese authorities.
It is natural that China and Britain will develop a more comprehensive exchange of
ideas on politics, economies, culture and scientific technology as well as co-
operation.
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