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19 March 1981
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RECEIVED IN REGISTRY MO. 51 19 MAR 1981
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I read your letter of 9 March with great interest (as,
great inter
I understand, did John Biffen). It is indeed
encouraging that British Shipbuilders have won such substantial
orders from Hong Kong owners. I hope that these successes in
such a competitive market will lead to further contracts in the
region.
I was encouraged to hear that you are well-placed to take
advantage of the opportunities that are continuing to emerge in China in spite of the current readjustment policies, and
shall be interested to follow the progress of your cooperation
with the China Marine Industry Corporation.
Your letter arrived after I had seen the Governor of Hong
Kong. However I know that he attaches great importance to
the trading links between China, Hong Kong and the United
Kingdom, and that he will share my pleasure at your good news.
I shall certainly bear in mind what you have told me during my
In the meantime,
visit to Hong Kong at the end of the month.
I wish you every success in your work. in the Far East.
I am sending a copy of this letter to John Biffen.
(CARRINGTON)
CARRING!
Robert Atkinson Esq DSC RD
bec:
Sir Murray MacLehose Hong Kong
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