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RECORD OF CONVERSATION BETWEEN THE MINISTER OF STATE AND THE CHINESE AMBASSADOR, AT THE FCO, NOON ON 1 JUNE
Present:
Mr
Peter Blaker MP Mr Murray
Mr Ke Hua Mr Li
Mr
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Mr Wye
Mr Ke Hua said that he would return to China on lean when two important visitors had completed their visits. Vice Premier Geng Biao was to pay a private visit from 9-13 June. Zhao Ziyang, Governor of Sichuan Province, would lead a delegation to Britain from 10-17 June. Mr Blaker said that he understood Assistant Foreign Minister Song Zhiguang was also coming. He asked if his visit would be private or official. Mr Ke said it would be private.
2. Mr Ke said he looked forward to Premier Hua's visit to Britain. The British Government had now confirmed the dates. He then asked if the Secretary of State, the Lord Privy Seal and the Prime Minister planned to visit China. He had already told the Lord Privy Seal that Mrs Thatcher would be welcome to visit China again. Speaking personally, he would like to invite her to visit China for several days after the Tokyo Summit. He stressed that he had no instructions but said that he felt he was inspired by his Government's intentions in raising a question of such importance. Mr Blaker said that Mrs Thatcher was still considering her programme. The three Ministers were keen to visit China. We would let the Ambassador know as soon as decisions had been taken. Mr Ke said that he hoped the decisions would make the Chinese Government and people happy.
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Mr Ke said that he hoped to discuss the international situation when he returned from home leave. Meanwhile did Mr Blaker have any views on how bilateral relations could be developed? Mr Blaker said that China was one of his most important responsibilities. Relations were good, and he hoped we could make them better. There were no serious problems.
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