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i) General points to be made in the talks with

Premier Zhao Ziyang or during informal conversation

with Chinese leaders (but see para 11 below for the

and Hy

call on Deng);

ii) Background on the signature ceremony, on

Chinese concerns relating to the agreement and on

the main preoccupations in Hong Kong.

7.

The bilateral political brief would begin with a

short tour d'horizon of the growth of bilateral relations

in recent years. The Prime Minister could mention

particularly the growth of trade, the expansion of

contacts in science and technology, and the

intensification of political dialogue. The conclusion

would be that there has never been a better opportunity

to put substance into the relationship. The

Prime Minister could underline our interest in the

success of China's current outward-looking policies and

pragmatic approach to development, both for

both for bilateral

ends and for world stability.

8. Although time will be very short, discussions could

cover certain specific bilateral issues, such as the

Chinese invitation to HM The Queen to visit China; the

agreement to exchange Consulates General in Manchester and

Shanghai; and claims against the Chinese Government.

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