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entirely clear about the present situation or what might be done both about water and electricity supplies. would get in touch with Mr Li as soon as there was anything further to say.

General

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The atmosphere was friendly throughout. PA said that he wished to make the points in paras. 2-5 in English to ensure that there was no misunderstanding (and, implicity, to underline the importance of what was being said). He also made it clear that he was speaking from prepared notes. The rest of the conversation was in Chinese.

Political Adviser's Office, 18 December, 1978.

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Chancery, Peking

Hong Kong & General Dept, FCO

Far Eastern Dept, FCO

ref. Hong Kong telegram No. 1446 to FCO dated

Research Dept (F E Section), FCO) 16 December,

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