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other's broad international views; and suggest that, after an exchange of short, general presentations, the talks might concentrate on issues where the UK and China could usefully work together with others concerned.

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He could then briefly describe how he sees the situation in Europe, including particularly the UK's commitment to NATO and the EC, the East-West balance and relations between the Soviet Union and the West. US relations with Western Europe, the situation in Poland and, if there is time, Romania (Brief No 2(a)). The Chinese will almost certainly wish to discuss Sino-US relations. They are concerned about President Reagan's pro-Taiwan sympathies. and will wish to hear Lord Carrington's impressions of the new US Administration and its policies (Brief No 3).

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Lord Carrington could then invite Huang Hua to speak about the situation in Asia. The Chinese see the invasions of Afghanistan and Cambodia as the twin prongs of a Soviet thrust in Asia, while the alliance between the Soviet Union and Vietnam threatens her own national security. They continue to reserve their right to 'punish' Vietnam again, but have shown some flexibility on the terms for a political solution in Cambodia. Lord Carrington may wish to draw attention to the European Council's latest statement on Afghanistan (Brief No 2(b)). He could also seek Chinese views on the question of a united front in Cambodia; emphasise our continuing opposition to the Heng Samrin regime, the difficulties which we and the Chinese will face if an acceptable alternative to Pol Pot does not emerge, and our full support for ASEAN (Brief No 4(a)). He could express support for the development of closer relations between China and ASEAN. He might then refer to his forthcoming talks in Japan and stress the importance of stability in the Korean peninsula (Brief No 4(b)).

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In discussing South Asia, Lord Carrington might stress the pivotal role of India, and the contribution which better Sino-Indian and Indo-Pakistani relations could make in countering Soviet influence in the region (Brief No 4(b)).

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