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The CPG did not trust JM's "sincerity" and
regarded
the company as a major supporter of
the UK's "anti-PRC" stand.
(b)
Barrow's
JM
with
the
hopes of being able to win credit for
CPG by modifying the
package in LegCo to meet CPG
The CPG would use
constitutional
demands were irrelevant.
other LegCo members for this purpose.
(c) The CPG had minimised its political contacts
Barrow and other senior JM personnel and
with
would continue to do so, despite JM assertions
to the contrary.
Comments
6.
The
CPG's strategy seems
to be based on а
combination of bluster and intimidation and to combine a
deterrent with sanctions:
G.F. 82
(a) The main intention would be the threat to any
parties tempted to follow JM's example that
the CPG can impose a costly penalty.
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