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CONFIDENTIAL

The helpful attitude of the Chinese. Government

Nevertheless the population is querulous, nervous and could explode. We must be very careful this year.

This situation should be remembered when dealing with Hong Kong this year.

The most difficult issue will be the Defence Costs Agreement.