SA Y K PAO'S CALL ON THE SECRETARY OF STATE: 10.30 AM ON 16 MARCH
POINTS TO MAKE
1.
Delighted
Sir Y K saw Prime Minister at latter's naming of
his ship in Newcastle on Friday.
FUTURE OF HONG KONG [If raised]
Chinese
2. Lord Privy Seal discussed with Chinese in January.
leaders said would think about problem. No doubt will come up during
Prime Minister's visit. But do not expect final solution then and
important not to raise expectations. Will discuss again with Chinese
when they are ready.
INVITATION TO VICE PREMIER GU MU TO VISIT UK
3. Lord Privy Seal repeated invitation in January. Now for Chinese
to decide whether to accept. Not for us to interfere in their
internal discussions about when this and other outstanding invitations
should be taken up. But HM Ambassador will pursue as appropriate.
SOFT LOAN TO CHINA
4.
Understand Sir Y K saw Chancellor of Exchequer this morning.
Officials are considering. But our aid programme is very stretched.
Unlikely that we can compete with the Japanese.
5. Can Sir Y K raise funds privately?
[If possibility of Hong Kong Government involvement is raised]
5. Cannot commit Hong Kong. they would need to consider very care-
fully. Not involved in this type of loan before. Have Chinese
Government in fact suggested this idea?
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.