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derived from very sensitive sources often from the firms
There is however scope
themselves or from competitors.
for the continued placing of anti-Chinese pieces in foreign newspapers and IRD have agreed to pursue the matter.
8%
A final consideration is the diverse nature of the
This affects the Chinese
and
In Mr. Grey's case
group of persons detained. attitude towards them, public reaction towards them,
our chance of influencing the Chinese. there is widespread and justified sympathy, the Chinese may well be embarrassed, hence publicity may have some
influence.
In the case of the merchant marine officers,
there may be some general sympathy but the Chinese have a case of sorts and I doubt whether publicity would move them to speed up release. The same applies to the "foreign
friends".
The case which I think most merits re-consideration
is that of Mr. Barrymaine arrested in Shanghai in February about whom we know nothing. We are examining how publicity could suitably be stimulated about him.
cc Misa Deas
Mr. Haydon (News Department)
Mr. C. Wilson (IRD)
(James Murray)
4 October, 1968
Mr. Carter (Hong Kong Department, C.0.)
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