You may be interested in seeing
the enclosed copy of a letter from the Bank of China to the British Bank
of the Middle East, Dubai.
Yours ever,
Slal
T.J Clark)
Far Eastern Department,
Foreign Office, London, S.V.1.
Reply
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TELEGRAPHIC ADDRESS:
"CHUNGKUO"
國銀行上海分行
Bank of China
Shanghai Branch
When
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21 7 4 6 6
23. Chung Shan Road (E.1)
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GODE USED:
PETERBON INTERNATIONAL CODE
340 EDITION
4TH EDITION
Alpi
QUOPATION FO.. CFA TRMAN MAO
THE FEOPLE WHO HAVE TRIUMPHED IN THEIR OWN REVO- LUTION SHOULD HELP
THOSE STILL STRUGGLING FOR LIBERA - TION. THIS IS OUR INTERNATIONALIST
DUTI.
The British Bank of the Middle East,
Dubai.
24th July, 1968
Vie, following the teachings of Chairmar. Mao, should support the
struggles of the working class and the oppressed people of all countrica
aguinatuule teallimary rule, support the national liberation struggle of
the people of Asia, Africa and Latin America.
The extensive dissemination of Mao Tse-tung's thought throughout the
world has spurred the development in depth of the contemporary world
revolution. The tremendous victory of China's great proletarian cultural
revolution has inspired the people of all countries with the
revolutionary will to dare to struggle and dare to win victory.
In order to firmly support the revolutionary maes movements of the
world, The People's Insurance Company of China have decided not to
insure hereafter the risks of S.R.C.C. Strike, Riots & Civil Commotion).
Therefore you are requested to cancel all such clauses appearire in your
letters of credit already opened in the pas', am I these credits to be
opened
for in the future, not to incorporate such clauses into them any
more.
Please take note of the above and contact your princi- pala immediately
in this respect.
Bank of China, Shanghai Branch
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(FC 5/4)
CONFIDE`TIAL
RECEIVED IN ARCH 25 No.31
1, AUG 1968
Feste
FOREIGN OFFICE, 8.1.1.
14 August, 1968.
British Community in Shanghai
I understand that Theo Peters as a result of meetings he had with
members of the British community in Shanghai on his way out of China has
written to you expressing concern about the morale and conditions there,
Your telegram No.
681 reported that formalities for the transference of management of the
Chartered Bank's Shanghai Branch from Johnston to Cannings have been
completed and that this alight sign of movement had given a little
encouragement to the Shanghai community.
2. We are concerned however that there has been no news of Johne ton's
exit visa, and that Self of the Hong Kong Bank continues to be held in
China.
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3. You have, I know, from time to time made representations on Self's
behalf but I should be grateful if you could let me know of the latest
position of his case, nd whether or not you consider that further
representations would be helpful. The Croziers are also, of course,
overdue to leave and further representations on their behalf may also be
appropriate.
4. I do not think that we ought yet to take official action over the
Johnatons since by Chinese standards they have not yet been waiting over
long. I should be grateful however for your considered views on what
action they could take apart from representations, should the Johnstons
also fail to obtain exit visas, But, as I see the only weapon we have at
our disposal is publicity which might do more harm than good. The Banks
clearly cannot take strong action themselves while so many of their
employees remain in China,
A. J. Hunter, Esq.,
PEKING.
(E. J. 8harland)
Far Eastern Department
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PEKING TO FOREIGN OFFICE
TELNO. 681
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RESTRICTED
25 July 1968
RECEIVED IN ARCHIVES N⚫.31 29 JUL 1968
FC$14.
RESTRICTED
Addressed to F.0. telegram No. 681 of 25 July Repeated for information
to:
Hong Kong.
Johnston of Chartered Bank in Shanghai has informed us that Chinese
Authorities have completed formalities for transference of management
from himself to Cannings. Although he has not (repeat not) yet received
exit visa, this sign of movement has given mild encourge- ment to
Shanghai Community.
F.O. pass Hong Kong.
Sir D. Hopson
[Repeated as requested]
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no
visit's by the
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children (until after the Jahrstions
Johrations have
lift.
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an exit pemuit for his wife
apparently
and / hiper to is receive it within 14
days
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TELEGRAM NO 680
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21 JUNE 1968 (F)
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ADDRESSED TO PEKING TELEGRAM NO '680 OF 21/6 REPEATED FOR
INFORMATION TƠ HONG KONG AND POLAD SINGAPORE.
MY TELEGRAM :10 650: CHARTERED BANK.
AFTER CONSULTING THEIR BRANCH IN HONG KONG THE BANK HAVE
DECIDED THAT THEY MUST ATTEMPT TO REPLACE JOHNSTON EVEN
THOUGH NO GUARANTEE OF AN EXIT VISA FOR HIN CAN BE OBTAINED.
CAILTINGS WILL THEREFORE TRAVEL TO SHANGHAI ON..25 JUNE.
2. THEY HAVE HOWEVER, TAKEN OUR POINT THAT THEY SHOULD CIVE AS
FEW HOSTAGES TO FORTUNE AS POSSIBLE. MRS CANNINGS IS RETURNING
TO THE U.K. AND WILL NOT GO TO CHINA FOR TWO OR THREE MONTHS.
THERE WILL BE NO VISITS BY THE CHILDREN AT ANYRATE UNTIL AFTER
THE JOHNSTONG HAVE LEFT.
3. SEAN HILE, JOHNSTON HAS APPLIED FOR AN EXIT PERIT FOR HIS
WIFE AND APPARENTLY HOPES TO RECEIVE IT WITHIN 14 DAYS.
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CONFIDENTIAL
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TO PEKING
21 JUNE 1968 (F)
+
CONFIDENTIAL
ADDRESSED TO PEKING TELEGRAM NO 600 OF 21/6 REPEATED FOR INFORMATION TO
HONG KONG AND POLAD SINGAPORE.
MY TELEGRAM NO 650 CHARTERED BANK.
AFTER CONSULTING THEIR BRANCH IN HONG KONG THE BANK HAVE DECIDED THAT
THEY MUST ATTEMPT TO REPLACE JOHNSTON EVEN THOUGH NO GUARANTEE OF AN
EXIT VISA FOR HIM CAN BE OBTAINED. CANNINGS WILL THEREFORE TRAVEL TO
SHANGHAI ON 25 JUNE.
2 THEY HAVE HOWEVER, TAKEN OUR POINT THAT THEY SHOULD GIVE AS FEW
HOSTAGES TO FORTUNE AS POSSIBLE. MRS CANNINGS IS RETURNING
TO THE U.K. AND WILL NOT GO TO CHINA FOR TWO OR THREE MONTHS.
THERE WILL BE NO VISITS BY THE CHILDREN AT ANYRATE UNTIL AFTER
THE JOHNSTONS HAVE LEFT.
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3. MEANWHILE, JOHNSTON HAS APPLIED FOR AN EXIT PERMIT FOR HIS WIFE AND
APPARENTLY HOPES TO RECEIVE IT WITHIN 14 DAYS.
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me
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the
of their thaughan of branch by Mr
take-ove
bannings from Mr. Johnston. The decision
has been made after consultations with the
Bank's Hong Kong
brauch.
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25 June
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to China for at-
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any
visit's under and
until
the Jhuestions
ATT
have lift
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CONFIDENTIAL
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had applied für
an
ex it
basa fr
his
wife
and
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hopes
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that
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14 days.
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CYPHER CAT A
PARITY FOREIGN OFFICE
TELEGRAM KUMBER 650
COMIDANTIAL
TO PEKING
13 JUNE 1968
(FED)
CONFIDENTIAL,
ADDRESSED TO PEKING TELEGRAM NUMPER 650 OF 13/6 REPEATED FOR INFORMATION
TO HONG KONG AND POLAD SINGAPORE.
YOUR TELEGRAM KO 541: CHARTERED BANK
MURRAY SAN REPRESENTATIVE OF THE BANK YESTERDAY AND PUT TO HIM STRONGLY
THE POINTS IN YOUR TELEGRAM UNDER REFERENCE.
2. ACCORDINGLY A SENIOR MEMBER OF THE BANK CALLED ON THE OFFICE OF THE
CHINESE CHARGE D'AFFAIRES YESTERDAY AND ATTEMPTED TO GET SOME SORT OF
ASSURANCE THAT ONCE THE CANNINGS HAVE TAKEN OVER THERE WOULD BE NO
DIFFICULTY ABOUT THE JOHNSTONS LEAVING. THE CHINESE WERE NON-COMM ITTAL
AND WERE NOT PREPARED TO RAISE THE PROBLEM WITH PEKING. THE BANK HAVE
CABLED THEIR MANAGER IN HONG KONG AND HAVE ASKED HIM TO SUGGEST TO
JOHNSTON WITH WHOM THEIR HONG KONG BRANCH IS IN TOUCH WEEKLY BY
TELEPHONE THAT HE SHOULD APPLY FOR AN EXIT VISA AT LEAST FOR HIS WIFE
BEFORE CANEINGS' ARRIVAL. CANNINGS WILL NOT LEAVE HONG KONG UNTIL THEY
RECEIVE FURTHER INSTRUCTIONS.
J. THE BANK CONSIDER HOWEVER, THAT THEY MUST ATTEMPT THE REP LACEMENT
EVEN WITHOUT PRIOR ASSU RANCES ABOUT AN EXIT PERMIT FOR THE JOHNSTONS.
IN THEIR VIEW THE JOHNSTONS WILL CERTAINLY NOT BE ALLOWED TO LEAVE
BEFORE A REPLACEMENT HAS TAKEN OVER, AND MORALE IN SHANGHAI WOULD SUFFER
MORE IF JOHNSTON WERE LED TO BEL LEVE THAT HE WILL NOT BE REPLACED IN
THE FORESEEABLE FUTU FE THAN IF AT WORST HE WAS NOT ALLOWED TO LEAVE
AFTER CANNINGS' ARRIVAL.
4. THE BANK WILL BE IN TOUCH WITH US AGAIN WHEN THEY HAVE RECEIVED A
REPORT FR CH HONG KONG ON JOHNSTON'S REACTIONS TO THE SUGGESTION IN PARA
2 ABOVE.
5. THE BANK CONFIRMED THAT CANNINGS' CHILDREN INTEND TO VISIT SHANGHAI
FOR THE HOLIDAYS ONLY.
THE CHINESE HERE HAVE SAID
THAT THERE WILL BE NO DIFFICULTY ABOUT VISAS FOR THEM.
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