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PRIORITY SECRET No.965
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Your telegram No.1 344.
Hong Kong Confrontation.
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HUJA 1/17.
Since supplies of pigs, cattle and vegetables from China have now been resumed and retail prices have almost reverted to normal, we consider that a public announcement as suggested in your paragraph 1 could be counter-productive in present circumstances.
20 We are examining alternative sources of supply urgently on the assumption that China may again withhold food imports for a similar or longer period. When these alternatives have been determined I will consult you on the suggestion in your second paragraph.
3. I expect to send you the paper referred to in my telegram No.851 by bag on Friday 7 July.
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