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13.
In sum, the Japanese response to
initiative of
last September, in comparison to that of other friends and
allies (eg US, Canada, Australia, Sweden, Finland and Netherlands so far) has been inadequate. An explanation to
the Japanese Ambassador of our dissatisfaction with their performance would underline
would underline the seriousness with which
impetus to the review of
A draft speaking note is
view the matter, and might add
Japan's resettlement criteria.
attached.
we
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CO Hum
7 May 1986
Hong Kong Department
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