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Hong Kong telegram No. 648 to Commonwealth Office

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Chinese might feel obliged to use tougher language than they othe wise might and than we could accept. An exchange of statements

can also be fruitful either as a formality to conclude the discussions or as a necessary step towards locating the issues still in doubt, as we subsequently decide we want to play it.

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I should welcome your views.

Please pass to Peking as you consider appropriate.

Sir D. Trench

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