| Description | Thompson played a major role in the development of non-political ties with China as Chairman of the Great Britain-China Committee, 1972-1974 and of the Great Britain-China Centre, 1974-1980. Since Thompson was also Chairman of the Football Association, 1976-1981, it was inevitable that football would have a significant role in developing Anglo-Chinese relations during this period. The papers presented here concern footballing contacts, 1978-1980, and in particular the visits of a Chinese XI to Britain in 1979 and Norwich City FC to China in 1980. The material is principally Thompson's correspondence with the FA and the Chinese Embassy. For further papers relating to football and China see C.108 - C.249. |