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atmosphere of Sino-British relations, which could in the
longer term enhance the chances of other British subjects;
but we should not expect any early results). Thus the
only immediate dividend we can expect from the release of
the news workers is the release of Mr. Grey;
and,
important though it undoubtedly is on humanitarian grounds
to terminate his ordeal as soon as possible, this does not
to me to justify our pressing the Governor to take
what he regards as an unacceptable risk in Hong Kong.
Copies to:
Mr. Godden
Mr. Baker
Sir A. Galsworthy
Sir J. Johnston
Mr. Carter
James Murray
28 March, 1969
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