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CHINESE GOVERNMENT THE IMPORTANCE OF REASSURING PEOPLES' FEARS IN
HONG KONG. IN JULY AND AGAIN IN AUGUST THE BRITISH AMBASSADOR AND
HIS STAFF CONTINUED TO PRESS THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT DURING THE
COURSE OF A NUMBER OF MEETINGS TO BE ALIVE TO THE FEARS OF THE HONG
KONG COMMUNITY AND TO TAKE STEPS TO ALLAY THESE FEARS. CAN
THEREFORE REASSURE EXCO THAT WE HAVE CONSCIENTIOUSLY CARRIED OUT
OUR RESPONSIBILITIES TO THE PEOPLE OF HONG KONG HIN CONVEYING THESE
CONCERNS TO THE CHINESE.
YOUDE
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GUANGDONG
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ADDITIONAL DISTRIBUTION
HKD
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PUSD(MR CROWLEY) WED
PS
PS/MR RENTON PS/PUS
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MR WILSON MR SLATER
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