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were reported in a short story on the front page of the South China Morning Post on 16th August, under the headline 'Mercy flights will be grounded'. (A copy of this report is attached). There has been no reaction to this article, which augurs well for the official release when the time comes. We will be telegraphing you the precise wording shortly.
your ever.
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(L M Davies)
Secretary for Security
CC SEAD
PEKING HANOI
HK Commissioner London
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