3.
Although HO YIN was of use to us during the
1962 refugee influx, we feel some doubt about the
value of contacts with him today in relation to
Hong Kong affairs and some uncertainty about the
possible Chinese reaction to an additional approach
on Grey which might be interpreted as officially
prompted.
4.
The latter consideration is a possible ground
in our view for regarding the proposed meeting as
undesirable But if, on full consideration, you
judge that no harm is likely to result,
Lord Shepherd would be grateful if the necessary
steps to arrange the meeting could be taken.
You
will no doubt feel that your part in this should be
confined to dropping a hint in an appropriate
quarter, leaving it entirely to unofficial circles
to make the arrangements and avoiding any official
involvement.
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