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11. The Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs was first
provided with a draft Hong Kong/Japan ASA text in August 1987. Although there are no differences of principle or substance there have been legal difficulties and reluctance
on the Japanese side to make early progress. Talks resumed in April
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