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4. The continuing scale of releases of prisoners with

generous remission month by month in Hong Kong is conclusive evidence that we are taking positive practical measures to

improve relations. We have made clear our wish for better

relations with China. The welcome we have given your

aircraft delegation is an index of this. But it is now up

to the Chinese Government to match our efforts by taking the next step.

Far Eastern Department

11 September, 1970.

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