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COURTESY CALL BY THE NEW CHINESE AMBASSADOR,

MR JI CHAOZHU, ON THE PRIME MINISTER: 9 SEPTEMBER 1987

1. I attach Points to Make, background briefing and a

biographical note for the Prime Minister's use during the

call by the new Chinese Ambassador, Mr Ji Chaozhu. As

this is a courtesy call, there will be no need to discuss

matters of substance. The Prime Minister might note that

Mr Ji also began his career as a chemist.

2. In his meetings with Ministers so far, Mr Ji has

shown himself relaxed, intelligent and amusing.

English is excellent

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as you would expect from a man who

was Zhou Enlai's interpreter.

Mr Ji has shown interest

in closer contact with us on international questions:

something we would welcome.