Kong further, and are being asked whether they would
be prepared to support policy of defending Hong Kong
against aggression by Communist forces and, if necessary,
to make, at appropriate stage, public declarations in
support of that policy.
40 When their views have been ascertained, final
decisions regarding the form and timing of any further
announcement will be considered by Ministers. In the
meantime, no (repeat no) announcement regarding above
further reinforcement should be made by your
of you dost no 15" 5. Your Paragraphs 8 and 9 Matter is under urgent
discussion and I hope to telegraph guidance shortly.
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