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SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO THE UN GENERA L

ASSEMBLY: SEPTEMBER 1979

BRIEF NO

MEETING WITH HAN NIAN LONG, DEPUTY FOREIGN MINISTER OF CHINA

POINTS TO MAKE

Premier Hua's Visit

1.

The Prime Minister Looks forward to a good exchange

of views with Premier Hua during his visit to London at the end of October. His visit marks the climax of a very active year of Sino-British exchanges in many fields and it will be a major Landmark in the development of our bilateral relations.

Southern Africa

Explain and seek Chinese support and understanding for British policies towards Southern Africa, especially Zimbabwe Rhodesia

2.

Hong Kong

3.

Generally excellent relations with Chinese Government But continuing high level of legal and illegal

Will have to raise during

over Hong Kong.

immigration causes deep concern.

Premier Hua's visit if the numbers do not drop to acceptable

Levels.

Indo-China

4.

How do the Chinese view the current situation and

in Indochina?

future prospects

Sino-Soviet Talks

5.

What results are the Chinese hoping to achieve from their bilateral discussions with the Soviet Government?

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