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6.

Mr Hu Yau Bang

Mr Morphet said that the Prime Minister had made clear to that the Government wished to continue with a The UK has confidence in the PWR design which was the same type as that used by the

HMG would certainly do close to the UK.

nuclear programme. chosen for Daya Bay, French in many sites what was necessary to meet the Chinese request for help in stedying public opinion in Hong Kong on Daya Bay.

oder ohmer Cluese action? emphasized that China too, treated safety as a

Mr Zhou paramount consideration.

IAEA Programmes

8.

Mr Zhou

expressed the Chinese hope that the IAEA would play a major role in improving standards of nuclear safety and reassuring the public. Mr Morphet emphasized the crucial

Public opinion importance of the post-accident review meeting. could only be reassured if the Russians were frank and open.

9.

Mr Zhou Ping said that a decision on the level of Chinese political representation at the Special Session of the Board in September would be decided on the basis of his report to Beijing.

10.

Mr Zhou

said that the permanent network for the regular monitoring of levels of radioactivity proposed by the Director /principle.General was desirable in /It would, however, be a big investment,

especially for States like China with extended territories.

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Action Taken

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Mr Morphet Mr Fremantle

Mr Freeman Dr Forrest

Mr J K Gordon HM Embassy

Dr R C Dobbie

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