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- 9 APR 1984

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FROM: Mark Elliott

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Far Eastern Department

5 April 1984

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Sir P Cradock

Dr Wilson

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Mr Gift, HKD

Mr. Hugh will M. Rowell

SECRETARY OF STATE'S VISIT TO CHINA:

PROGRAMME

&

Mr. Apare

1. We now have a clear idea of the Secretary of State's likely programme in Peking, and of the outline agenda for his talks with Chinese leaders. I attach the current versions. The largest remaining uncertainty is the possibility and timing of a call on Deng Xiaoping. The Chinese have indicated that a meeting is most probable on the morning of 18 April, but we are still awaiting confirmation.

2. Our Embassy in Peking have asked for comments on the

programme.

I recommend that we agree. Given the limited time available, there appears little scope for addition.

5 April 1984

Markghiott

Mark Elliott

Far Eastern Department

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