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when opportunity arises. Mr Renton would also

welcome an informal meeting with Embassy staff

and wives. This might be over tea in the

Embassy/Residence at 1630 on 18 January.

He is

content to restrict all sightseeing to 19 January.

3. We are telegraphing separately to Shanghai

(copied to you) about the programme there.

Grateful asap for further details on Canton and

Shenzhen, including particularly ETA Hong Kong.

Mr Renton would welcome a meeting at 1530 on

22 January with BP and other companies. What

arrangements do you, Hong Kong or BTC Hong Kong

recommend for lunch that day? If possible, the

Minister would prefer a private lunch with the

Political Adviser or his deputy.

4. (Your telno 8) Thank you for your confirmed

Gratefully accepted.

invitation.

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