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4. We do not keep the Germans regularly abreast of developments in the Sino-British talks but Lady Young briefed Dr Mertes (Minister of State, FRG Ministry of
Foreign Affairs), who visited, London from 12-13
described the FROS Gara
September. Dr Mertes expressed interest in the
conclusion of a Sino-British agreement on Hong Kong.
Foreign and Commonwealth Office
3 November 1983
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