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Peking telegram No. 41 to Foreign Office
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there is a reasonable chance that a substantial gesture in Hong Kong (which I suppose may in any event be justifiable in terms purely of Hong Kong policy) will improve our position rather than reverse.
4. As regards timing, I understand the Governor wishes to assess the situation carefully. But it would seem a pity to miss the propaganda opportunity provided by the Chinese New Year.
Foreign Office please pass Hong Kong 19.
Sir D. Hopson
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