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ideas

Those

(c) explore

for action by China.

put forward to us by Zhou Ping comprise

offers to send Chinese nuclear experts to

Hong Kong for discussions (the Chinese press in Hong Kong had earlier indicated that the

Chinese are considering an exhibition in

Hong Kong on nuclear safety), and to receive

in China "influential people" (UMELCO?) from

Hong Kong. We should need to be sure that

the Chinese could handle these initiatives

properly.

There is a balance of risk

involved: we need to encourage Chinese involvement in the reassurance campaign, but Chinese mishandling of the proposed visits

could prove seriously counter-productive;

(d) seek confirmation of Chinese willingness to

defer contract signature until UMELCO

members have reported on their overseas

visits.

(e) encourage

the Chinese to make full use of

their bilateral agreement with the French to

provide training for Chinese nuclear safety

personnel.

7.

There would need to be a careful defensive line in case

the Chinese reverted to their request that we state

publicly our commitment to the continuation of the project.

Practical Point

8. Given the political dimension that the project has now

required, we should ensure that all telegrams go through

this Department. We should also agree to Mr Benjamin's

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