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of pulling the wool over
eyes.
the Hong Kong people's
DAVID LEY:
How do you think his appointment will be received
in Peking?
PHILIP BOWRING:
Well, I think they'll be very pleased there because
they know him. They know him as a skilled diplomat
but also someone who is, I think, very anxious
to keep on very good terms with Peking.
DAVID LEY:
Now with ten years to go before sovereignty does
revert to China, what is the task head for Sir
David Wilson?
PHILIP BOWRING:
Well, I think the first task really is to get
a grip on his administration in Hong Kong which
is really rather more important, I think, at the