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be some political spin-off in terms of goodwill for China; but the public will also feel that relations between Hong Kong and Canton must be very good if the latter are prepared to provide on loan their precious pandas. Thus there should also be some political benefits for us.

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(D C Wilson)

J T Masefield Esq

Far Eastern Department

T J B George Esq PEKING

P J Weston Esq WASHINGTON

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