HC Deb 31 July 1981 vol 9 c540W
Mr. Whitney

asked the Lord Privy Seal what assistance the British embassy in Peking has provided for the launching of the Chinese-sponsored English language newspaper in Peking; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ridley

We welcome the recent launch of the English-languageChina Daily. The principal sources of advice and assistance have been newspaper publishing organisations from Britain and elsewhere in the English-speaking world. The British embassy has also provided and continues to provide additional help and material—for example, BBC bulletins, Government news releases, photographs, back-copies of British newspapers and reference books.

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