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HUMAN RIGHTS DELEGATION TO CHINA

It is time to update you on preparations for the

human rights delegation to China, proposed by the Prime

Minister to Li Peng in January. Before we take matters

further we would welcome the Prime Minister's endorsement

of what we have in mind, based on o ur discussions to date

with Sir Geoffrey (Lord) Howe and (separately) the Chinese Foreign Ministry.

Timing

This is dictated by Sir Geoffrey's diary

commitments. The best period for him will be between 11

and 23 November, though a couple of shorter slots could be available if his preferred dates are impossible for

the Chinese. We need to put dates to them soon.

Objectives

The Prime Minister told Li Peng that the aims would be "to deepen our dialogue,

dialogue, exchange views on human

rights issues and to familiarise ourselves with China's

provisions and practices". The Chinese in agreeing to

the visit have told us that the delegation could visit

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