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HMG are supporting the renewal of China's MFN through
high-level contacts with the US Administration and selective
lobbying. The Prime Minister and President Bush have discussed the issue and the President has sought our help in ensuring renewal. The Foreign Secretary has sent messages to Secretary Baker and others suggesting renewal. Ambassador in Washington and the Hong Kong Government are lobbying with Congress and the Senate.
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