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(only 7 of the 11 are bona fide journalists). The Communists

have equated them with the British Reuters Correspondent detained

in Peking, Mr. Anthony Grey, in a clear attempt to secure their

release by blackmail. Mr. Grey has now been held for over 18

months. Unlike the "newsworkers" Mr. Grey has not been accused,

much less convicted, of doing anything wrong.

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