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We do not keep the Germans regularly abreast of developments in the Sino-British talks but Lady Young

briefed Dr Mertes (Minister of State, FRG Ministry of

Foreign Affairs), who visited London from 12-13

September. Dr Mertes described the FRG 's interest in

the conclusion of a Sino-British agreement on Hong Kong.

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Foreign and Commonwealth Office

3 November 1983

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