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6. But clearly it will be necessary to handle Lord Kadoorie
with some sensitivity; I agree that it would be helpful if you were to write to him in the terms suggested.
7. As Chinese intentions become clear we may of course have to work fast. The more preparatory work that can now be done by way of (a) contacts with both the Americans and the French, and (b) consideration of the financing problems, the better. I am very conscious that your visit to China in September may be a good
opportunity to promote British participation further. We need
to have a much clearer idea by then of the main factors
(including finance, and likely UK share of the project) involved in the two principal options open to us. Officials should be instructed to purse these points with all necessary speed. 8. I am copying this to the recipients of Patrick Jenkin's
minute.
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