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grateful if you would keep us informed of how discussions proceed.

In response to any questions from the media or

is others about this decision we would stress that this simply an extension of the existing rebroadcast of the World Service by' RTHK.

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We recognise that the Hong Kong Government's response is not all that you had hoped for. arrangement appears very cost-effective. politically acceptable and we would not wish to hold out hope of the Hong Kong Government being willing to change its mind. But if you consider that the proposed solution represents in any way lost opportunities and would welcome a fuller explanation of the political dimension, we and Hong Kong Department would be happy to go over the ground with you.

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Information Department

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Mr Cooper, FED

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