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8.

As expected, Shu was again unable to explain the

Chinese statement that the Hong Kong Government should also

take effective measures, apart from vaguely referring to the

need for cooperation between the two sides to resolve the

problem. Shu said he was unsighted on Zhang's remarks but guessed Zhang was referring to the interviews we conducted in Hong Kong to obtain information which we sent to the Chinese

side for their checking.

Comment

9.

Nothing new from what Shu said and I could not sense

much progress.

The Chinese seem to be still struggling with

their internal procedures/problems.

pressure.

Need to continue

(Annette Lee)

APA

12.8.93

c.c.

RAJ Bunten, Esq., Hong Kong Department, FCO

Ms Juliette Hannah, British Embassy, Peking

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