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officials visiting China had used to defray their expenses.
The remainder of the money was finally used by I.C.I. to
help pay for an exhibition they held in Tientain in September,
1965. Other cases, involving the payment of War Damage claims
for property in China into accounts in Hong Kong were also
mentioned. Although we have received no reports of the
investigation of "crimes" since July, Er. Self and his wife
still await exit visas, in spite of repeated representations
on their behalf.
18. We are in retaliation withholding British entry visas
for two senior officials of the Eank of China in London.
Far Eastern Department,
21 March, 1968.
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