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2 wide range of questions.
We share for example a profound
3 opposition to the principle of hegemonism. We support
4 strongly the principles of national sovereignty and self-
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We in Britain welcome China's growing cooperation
with the USA and other Western countries, and also with
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agencies such as the World Bank. I know
from contacts with my colleagues in the European Community,
the Atlantic Alliance and more widely that there is a
general desire for a strong and outward-looking China.
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I believe that it is in the interests of both our
countries to continue regularly to exchange views on 14 international questions. I look forward to doing so 15 during the rest of this visit and on future occasions. 16 I also look forward to a further strengthening of
bilateral contacts in many fields, including a major
continuing British contribution to China's modernisation
programme.
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Once again, I am most grateful for the excellent
arrangements which you have made for us. This Lavish
banquet, and the warmth of your welcome and company
tonight have been symbolic of the good relations between
and our determination to build on them.
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To the health of His Excellency Mr Li Xiannian, 26 President of the People's Republic of China.
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To the health of His Excellency Mr Zhao Ziyang,
Premier of the State Council.
To the health of His Excellency Mr Wu Xueqian, Minister 30 for Foreign Affairs.
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To the health of all distinguished Chinese friends here
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And to the continued development of friendship and
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