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Telno. 912 20 July, 1967
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Addressed to Foreign Office telegram No. 912 of 20 July. Repeated for information to: Hong Kong
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Hong Kong telegram No. 1040 to Commonwealth Office.
Having heard on the B. B, C, News yesterday evening that the N.C.N.A. reporter in Hong Kong had been sentenced to two years imprisonment, I thought it prudent as a precautionary measure to invite Mr. Anthony Grey, the Reuters correspondent to stay with
He therefore moved in last night.
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It is possible that the Chinese will try to take some retaliatory action against Grey. If, for example, they request me to surrender him to the police on some charge, I would in the first instance refuse and say that I must refer the matter to you. I should, however, be grateful for some general guidance as to what to do if some thing of this kind takes place, On the other hand, it is quite likely that the Chinese will be satisfied with keeping Grey here by denying him a seat on any a eroplane leaving China which, as you know, they have been doing for the past week.
3. I should be grateful if you would let Reuters know that Grey is staying with me for the time being. Please also consider what sort of retaliatory action could be taken against N.C.N.A. in London if need arises.
Mr. Hopson
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