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profile on human rights is also likely to result in more work in
London (meetings with human rights groups, monitoring of lists,
correspondence with MPs / members of the public). So far this year Tibet alone has generated over 200 MP s letters and 600 letters from
members of the public. FED is hard pressed already and would need reinforcing if the workload increased substantially. Alternatively we and the Embassy would have to drop other work, but it is
difficult to see in what areas.
14. We also need to bear in mind our other objectives in including the need for good working relations over Hong Kong. suggests that we should not get too far out in front of EC partners,
and should where possible concert action with them.
China,
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