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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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