Pages 92-94 from FCO 371-149546

In this document, the author discusses China's nuclear weapons program. They acknowledge that China has the capability to produce nuclear weapons and is likely working on them. The author believes that China desires to have nuclear weapons and is determined to achieve this goal. They note that there is no concrete evidence from authoritative Chinese sources, but all signs indicate China's pursuit of nuclear weapons. The author disagrees with the assumption that China would sacrifice economic growth for this purpose. They mention previous discussions with Chinese officials and emphasize China's public stance against atomic warfare. However, the author concludes that the situation remains uncertain, and caution should be exercised in analyzing China's intentions.