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expected.

At the same time China was indicating

that she might attack Vietnam again, presumably

as way of preventing the Vietnamese from

committing more forces to Cambodia.

the situation appeared to be "nebulous".

Overall

11.

The meeting concluded with more general

Mr Sonoda repeated that he wanted

exchanges.

to open a "new era" in relations between Britain

warmly helendorsed.

and Japan, which Lord Carrington said hel endorsed.

After reference to Princess Chichibu's visit, the

meeting closed at 18.05.