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But I think paragraph 7 could be omitted. It is not essential to the argument and carries the implication, which will be unwelcome in No 10, that we might somehow be bowing to Chinese pressure.
18 November 1988
Cc:
PS/Lord Glenarthur PS/Mr Eggar
Mr Gillmore o/r Mr Colvin, SEAD
Mr Williams, UND
Mr Paul, HKD
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R JT McLaren