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1986 FED Objectives (CHINA)

(Note: Each entry shows if the aim is unchanged from 1985, modified

or new; and if it is shared by other Whitehall or FCO departments.

Underlining indicates that a department other than FED has primary

responsibility).

PRINCIPAL

1. In common with our Western allies, to maintain and consolidate the

political and strategic alignments of Japan, China and the Republic ef Korea in such a way as to preserve the peace and security of the

region. (Unchanged)

LONG-TERM

2. To prevent China from damaging British interests in Hong Kong (with

HKD). (Unchanged)

3. To ensure that Japan remains a liberal democracy allied to the West;

and that she participates fully in the process of Western political consultation, (Modified: with ECD(E))

4. To ensure that Japan's military effort better reflects her economic

status and continues to be used in alliance with the West.

(New,

with Defence Department and MOD)

5. To ensure that Japan's aid increasingly reflects her economic status

and that it takes greater account of general Western interests.

(New: with ODA)

6. To use existing political structures and meetings (eg Summit,

European Political Cooperation to support BMG's commercial and economic relations with Japan. Modified: shared with Treasury,

DTI, TRED and ECD(E))

3. To ensure, with other Western countries (including Japan), that

China does not use her military and political strength to benefit

Soviet interests, regionally or globally. (Unchanged)

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