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reasons adduced by Mr. Sato also seem very dubious.

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We believe that it is true that the yen is used in

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the you in lntryky an J Hong Kong but we fail to see how this could have

a significant effect on Japanese trade.The state-

ment about Japanese goods being sold as Hong Kong

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products is also puzzling in view of the strict

certificate of origin procedure and the fact that

the Japanese appear to be talking about quotas. We

could understand it if the allegation were that Hong

Kong goods were being passed off as Japanese, but

know of no evidence that this is happening.

3. If Mr. Sato's points reflect official briefing

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we Zthat Tokyo should be given counter arguments to

use in their talks with Japanese officials and would

be grateful for your comments.

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