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essential to maintain secrecy; disclosure of the Chinese

rebuff would not only be embarrassing but could have serious

consequences in Hong Kong. We are in touch with the Governor

and the Ambassador on how best to deal with any leak.

28 September 1979

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Mr Murray o/r Mr Rushford

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Rulinghurs

RJT McLaren

Hong Kong and General Department

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