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telegram. We certainly have no intention of so conduct
ing matters as to parade the subordination of Hong Kong
to UK. The Americans are perfectly well aware of the
true constitutional relationship and would be just as
likely to exploit, to their negotiating advantage, any
suggestion that you were isolated from HMG as to draw
conclusions damaging to Hong Kong from the close asso-
ciation between us which we desire these arrangements
should demonstrate.
With reference to paragraph 5 of your telegram,
though the meetings between our representatives in
should be a useful occasion on which to discuss
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authorise) we intend to consult
you at every stage.
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