CHIEF CLERK'S LUNCH WITH SWIRES: 15 FEBRUARY 1989
TAIWAN
Points to Make
1. Formal position is that we do not recognise Taiwan.
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Agreed with the Chinese in 1972 that we would not
have official representation there;
we were last European country to close our
Consulate.
2.
Cannot have government-to-government relations, but want to develop trade and other private sector exchanges.
3.
Chinese themselves have no objection to trade with Taiwan (leaving aside arms sales);
active programme of trade promotion by ATTC (Anglo
Their office in Taiwan to Taiwan Trade Committee).
be expanded;
Taiwan fastest growing of British major markets.
Recognise that we need to speed up visa delivery.
Have already taken steps to reduce delays in Hong Kong. However, it is transit time to Hong Kong that is the problem and therefore:
1- have
No comments yet.
Private notes are available after approval.