N.Z. Embassy in Peking
Sir,—Cedric Mentiplay lists some “points affecting Peking’s desirability as a posting” for diplomats. He states (1) that it is not possible to travel freely in China. A permit may be obtained for most provinces, but certain others are prohibited for military reasons. (2) “Private cars are not advisable, because there is a shortage of petrol.” Actually China exports oil to Japan, and bus and bicycle travel are the order of the day. Perhaps we could learn from them. (3) “There is a difficulty in shopping.” Of course there is — in any foreign language. Personally I often went unattended to visit shops and I did not have any trouble making purchases. (4) “There are no Western type restaurants.” Rubbish. Both Western and Eastern meals are available. It is a wonder Mentiplay did not say the Chinese are inscrutable. He has served up most of the usual stuff.—Yours etc., P J A June 18, 1973,
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Press, Volume CXIII, Issue 33255, 19 June 1973, Page 16
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