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YOUR TELNO 270: BRITISH HANDLING OF HONG KONG ISSUE
WE HAVE NOT (NOT) RECEIVED THE FAX OF THE EDITORIAL IN THE 9
JUNE STRAITS TIMES.
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YOU HAVE THE INFORMATION DEPARTMENT'S BRIEFING NOTES ON HONG
KONG AND YOU WILL NOW ALSO HAVE RECEIVED THE TEXTS OF THE PRIME MINISTER'S AND THE SECRETARY OF STATE'S STATEMENTS IN THE HOUSE
ON 6 JUNE. WE WOULD BE GRATEFUL IF YOU WOULD USE THESE AS THE
BASIS FOR A REPLY TO THE EDITORIAL. WE WOULD WISH TO COMMENT ON
ISSUE IT.
A DRAFT REPLY BEFORE YOU
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