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- As the report itself makes clear, the implementation of the Joint Declaration is a matter for the British and Chinese Governments.
- We welcome the supportive approach which the US
Administration takes towards our policy over Hong
Kong.
5. I have had a word with Larry Robinson (US Embassy) who confirmed that the Administration would understand why we took a low-key line in public. When Sir J Coles visits Washington, he might take the opportunity to tell Mr Winston Lord that we were grateful for the line taken in this report.
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