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however, included in the total LE numbers in above.
The inclusion of the LE staff inevitably weights it towards
non-political work.
Hong Kong
(1V). We also maintain a China Trade Unit in Hong Kong
consisting of three UK-based staff and one secretary.
Two DS5 officers spend 100% of their time on commercial work
in accordance with the Unit's terms of reference, which are
to identify commercial opportunities in Southern China,
gather China trade information available in Hong Kong and to
advise British businessmen in or passing through Hong Kong
on doing business with China.
BBC External Services
(V). Audibility of the BBC World and Vernacular (Mandarin
and Cantonese) service is poor in North East China,
including Peking, Shanghai and Nanking, but a major
Improvement is expected from October 1987 when the new Hong
Kong relay station becomes operational. No reliable
audience surveys have so far been possible in China but the
BBC is believed to have a considerable following, as do BBC
English television programmes.
Exchanges and Visits
(VI) To project what Britain has to offer in the fields of
trade, science and technology (including agricultural),
education and culture we have maintained a vigorous
programme of ministerial visits, commercial missions,
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