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FUTURE OF HONG KONG: BRIEFING THE AUSTRALIANS

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We spoke about Canberra telnos 434 and 437. I submit

a draft reply. On the whole I think we should probably avoid giving the Australians the texts which we have passed to the Chinese but it will be helpful to have the views of Hong Kong and Peking.

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