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NOTES FOR SPEECH BY PM AT DINNER BY CHINESE AMBASSADOR

1.

Ambassador Ke [pron. Kur] a distinguished member of

London Diplomatic Body.

Notable contribution over past

relati

4 years to Sino-British relations.

2.

Generous host.

Long history of friendship between British and

Chinese peoples: relations never better than today.

Close understanding important to both countries and world

peace.

3.

Looking forward to September visit and to talks with

Premier Zhao [Jow, rhymes with 'cow'], Vice-Chairman

Deng [Dung] and Chairman Hu Yaobang [Hu Yow Barng].

4.

Glad to be able to see China again. Warm memories

of visit in April 1977: beautiful country and friendly

people. China then just beginning to recover from 'Gang

Have read of much progress in last 5 years,

of Four'.

Chinese proverb 'One

now opportunity to see for myself:

Looking is worth 10,000 Hearings'.

5.

Propose toast to health of Ambassador and Mme Ke and

to continued development of Sino-British friendship.

[Toast to. Chinese Head of State not necessary as no

formal appointment has yet been made.]

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