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of the almost unbearable strain to which Hongkong has been subjected, of the courage with which it has been borne and of the feelings which it has necessarily
created.
Very special regard is due to Hongkong
It is susceptibilities in these circumstances. indeed only after most serious consideration and on balance of the disadvantages of the two alternatives that after consultation with my colleagues I have felt able to approve a visit to Canton by his mission whilst the boycott is still enforced.