Telegram to the Britain-China Conference in London
(November 30, 1949)



The Britain-China Conference was held in Beaver Hall, London, December 3-4, 1949.
The conference sent a congratulatory note to the PRC and resolved to urge the British
government to establish diplomatic relations with the PRC immediately. A Britain-
China Friendship Association was also formed out of this conference.

To the gentlemen sponsoring the Britain-China Conference and to all the
honorable delegates through the courtesy of Mr. Jack [Deliben]:'

My warm and sincere congratulations on the convening of the
Britain-China Conference. The Chinese people welcome all efforts to
Strengthen the friendship between the people of China and Britain and hope
that these efforts will be successful.

(Signed and dated)

Note

he, We have not been able to identify Mao’s correspondent here. This is the transliteration of the
Chinese from RMRB.

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